The Eternal "Isabel" T-Type is our comfort-contoured interpretation of a timeless classic, combining familiar T-Type character with thoughtful refinements that enhance both playability and versatility.
Built around a lightweight ash body and finished in heavily aged Sherwood Green nitrocellulose lacquer, Isabel feels immediately familiar, resonating freely beneath your hands while displaying the honest character of a guitar that's spent decades making music.
A beautifully worn soft V maple neck, paired with a dark rosewood fingerboard, offers effortless playability, while our hand-wound Novatron neck pickup and Equinox bridge pickup create a remarkably broad tonal palette- from warm, articulate cleans to punchy bridge tones with exceptional clarity, balance and authority.
Body & Finish
A carefully selected lightweight ash body provides outstanding resonance, lively attack and excellent balance.
Gentle comfort contours improve ergonomics without sacrificing the unmistakable silhouette of a traditional T-Type, allowing the guitar to sit naturally against the player whether standing or seated.
Finished in thin Sherwood Green nitrocellulose lacquer, Isabel features sympathetic ageing with authentic lacquer checking and honest wear, allowing the wood to breathe freely while recreating the appearance of a cherished vintage instrument.
Neck & Feel
The one-piece maple neck is carved to a comfortable soft V profile, providing reassuring support for chord work while remaining fast and fluid for expressive lead playing.
A dark rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot markers, gently rolled edges and 21 Jescar FW57110 jumbo frets offers an ideal balance between vintage feel and modern performance.
Combined with a hand-cut bone nut and lightly worn nitro finish, the neck feels comfortably broken in from the very first note.
Hand-Wound Pickups
Equinox Bridge Pickup
Designed exclusively by Eternal, the Equinox occupies the sweet spot between vintage twang and modern authority.
Its unique hybrid magnetic design combines Alnico 5 magnets beneath the wound strings with Alnico 2 magnets beneath the plain strings, creating exceptional string-to-string balance, tighter bass response and sweeter, more expressive trebles.
Hand scatter-wound using 42 AWG Polysol wire, Equinox delivers:
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Tight, articulate low end
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Rich, vocal midrange
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Sweet, balanced highs
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Outstanding touch sensitivity
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Classic T-Type attack with enhanced warmth and authority
Novatron Neck Pickup
The Eternal Novatron offers a distinctive alternative to traditional neck pickup designs.
Open, warm and beautifully articulate, it produces exceptional note separation and harmonic richness while avoiding excessive compression or muddiness.
Together, the Novatron and Equinox create an inspiring pairing that moves effortlessly between sparkling cleans, expressive blues, country twang, indie textures and classic rock.
Hardware & Electronics
Isabel embraces elegant simplicity.
A single master volume control and three-way selector switch place every essential sound within immediate reach, allowing the natural character of the pickups to shine without unnecessary complication.
Premium hardware throughout ensures dependable performance, excellent tuning stability and reliable intonation for years of playing.
Specifications
Body
Neck
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One-piece maple
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Soft V profile
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Dark rosewood fingerboard
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Pearl dot position markers
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Rolled fingerboard edges
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21 × Jescar FW57110 jumbo frets
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Hand-cut bone nut
Hardware
Electronics
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Eternal Equinox bridge pickup
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Eternal Novatron neck pickup
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Master volume control
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Three-way selector switch
Setup
Finish Options
While Sherwood Green is Isabel's signature finish, you may also choose from a selection of classic metallic nitrocellulose colours, including Lake Placid Blue, Ice Blue Metallic, Firemist Gold, Burgundy Mist, Ocean Turquoise and Candy Apple Red, each available with Eternal's signature hand-aged finish.
Weight
Case
Built to Be Played
Every Eternal guitar is individually built and finished in our West Sussex workshop using carefully selected tonewoods, premium components and our own hand-wound pickups.
No two instruments age alike, and no two pieces of timber resonate in exactly the same way. Each Isabel develops its own personality, becoming more responsive and more individual with every year of playing.
Ordering
Each Eternal "Isabel" T-Type is built to order.
We'll work closely with you to finalise every aspect of the specification before construction begins, including your preferred finish.
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50% deposit secures your build
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Balance payable on completion
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Current lead time: approximately 6 months
Trademark Notice
Fender® and Telecaster® are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation.
These trademarks are used solely to describe compatibility, historical reference or fitted components. Eternal Guitars is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation or any other trademark owner.
