From the first student instrument to the professional heirloom, the Eastman family of brands, including Eastman, Wm. S. Haynes Co., S.E. Shires Co., Backun Musical Services, and Bourgeois Guitars, is committed to crafting the finest instruments for musicians throughout the world. Founded in 1992, Eastman Music Company has a widely respected reputation for quality design and craftsmanship, using the same time-honored techniques introduced nearly 500 years ago. As an extraordinarily diverse company, Eastman is highly regarded for creating some of the finest musical instruments and accessories, and stands at the forefront of the creative development and marketing of instruments heard around the globe. Eastman's growing reputation for excellence lies in the talent and accomplishment of its designers, makers, and company philosophy, an integral part of the long and storied history of one of the most fascinating musical traditions the world has known.