Eastman AR905CE Classic 5020 Archtop Guitar

Fixed (Set) vs. Floating Pickups in Jazz Archtop Guitars

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- Eastman AR680 John Pisano Signature Mahogany sn 8111 Archtop
- Eastman AR905CE Classic 5020 Archtop Guitar
- Comins 17" Concert Model Archtop Guitar
- Henriksen JazzAmp 110 Guitar Combo Amplifier
- Royer Labs R-122 Ribbon Microphone
- Sennheiser E 609 Silver Microphone
- Vintech Audio X73i (Neve 1073) Pre/EQ
- Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

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Jazz archtop guitar pickups comparison floating versus fixed. There are two options available while choosing the correct pickup in an arch top guitar - a set pick up, also known as fixed or a floating...

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Jazz archtop guitar pickups comparison floating versus fixed. There are two options available while choosing the correct pickup in an arch top guitar - a set pick up, also known as fixed or a floating pickup. It is important to know which one suits your style before you purchase a jazz archtop guitar. In this video we explore the differences between them and let you listen to samples of each. If you are in the market for an archtop guitar, call the experts at Sound Pure and they will give you the best help and advice in picking out the perfect guitar to suit your needs. Call or email today!

Evans RE200 Guitar Amplifier Demo

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The RE200 from Evans Custom Amplifiers delivers rich jazz guitar tone in a light and portable package. The signature Evans sound has defined lows, warm, punchy midrange, and harmonically complex highs...

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The RE200 from Evans Custom Amplifiers delivers rich jazz guitar tone in a light and portable package. The signature Evans sound has defined lows, warm, punchy midrange, and harmonically complex highs. The string separation is extraordinarily even for chord playing. The RE200 is known for it's versatility. Solid archtops, flat tops, and solid body electric guitars all sound amazing through this amp. At 200 Watts there is plenty of headroom for almost any application.

South Eastern Guitar and Amp Show 2011 Raleigh, NC - SoundPure's Booth

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SEGAS 2011 at the Sound Pure booth Moog Music, McPherson Guitars, Collings Guitars, Flickinger Toneboxes, Wes Lambe, Eastman Guitars, and much more. Ross Gruet shows some new products at the Southea...

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SEGAS 2011 at the Sound Pure booth Moog Music, McPherson Guitars, Collings Guitars, Flickinger Toneboxes, Wes Lambe, Eastman Guitars, and much more. Ross Gruet shows some new products at the Southeastern Guitar and Amp Show including the new Moog Cluster Flux MF-108M, Moog's E1 infinite sustain guitar with Saul Zonana, Rich Flickinger's new Velvet Mite 10 watt amp head and speaker cabinet and the new Germanium Griffin Fuzz Boost Pedal, and new creations made by luthier Wes Lambe. Watch our other videos on SEGAS 2011 to see interviews with manufacturers and learn about new products.

Jazzy riffs with the Eastman 905ce

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Eastman AR905CE Blonde 4158 Archtop Guitar > Evans RE200 Guitar Amplifier Combo > Peluso P-67 Switchable Pattern Tube Microphone > Earthworks 1024 Quad Mic Pre with Zero Distortion Technology > Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

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Our own Chris Boerner gettin jazzy with the Eastman 905ce.

Our own Chris Boerner gettin jazzy with the Eastman 905ce. (view less)

What we think:

This guitar has the look, feel, and sound of an archtop worth thousands more! The AAA select Spruce top exhibits tight, consistent grain which you can hear manifested in the exquisite tonal attributes of the sound it produces. This solid, hand-carved top vibrates to create sound almost effortlessly, and the result is smooth, warm, and balanced guitar tone from top to bottom. A brilliant shimmer of overtones brings a vitality and presence to each note that comes out of this guitar, and yet the fundamental pitches remain clear and uncluttered. The AAA Maple back and sides have a gorgeous flame pattern--but if you look even closer there is some beautifully intricate figure that is brought to life by the skillfully applied Classic finish. Everything about this instrument from its tone to playability, build quality, and appointments is characteristic of custom shop guitars that cost much, much more.

Contact us at Sound Pure's guitar department for more information!

-Jared

jared@soundpure.com

Specs:

Solid AAA Spruce top

Solid AAA Flamed Maple Back and Sides

Ebony Fingerboard, pickguard, bridge, and tailpiece

Flamed Maple binding and inlaid perfling throughout

Kent Armstrong Floating Humbucker

25" scale

3 1/4" body depth

16" lower bout

1 3/4" nut width

hardshell case

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Eastman Custom Shop archtop guitars feature the outstanding craftsmanship of our Uptown models with upgrades in materials and finish to create beautiful instruments of unsurpassed quality. These upgrades include the finest select AAA tonewoods, wood binding with inlaid purfling, and upgraded tuners with ebony buttons.