An exciting new Grand Auditorium from Eastman!
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This may very well be the new industry standard for versatility and value! The Grand Auditorium body style has been established as the modern standard for a guitar that can handle all manner of hybrid styles--flatpicking, fingerpicking, lead, rhythm, solo, or group playing. The new Grand Auditoriums from Eastman only increase the appeal! You can do just about anything, anywhere on these new AC-GAs, whether you're going with the Sitka/Sapele combo or the all-Sapele--both solid wood, they also both come standard with a Fishman Sonitone, allowing you to make the easy switch from the couch to the songwriter's circle. The little touches like handcarved braces and an open pore finish simply shouldn't be found in this price range! We've always been huge fans of Eastman--call us up and find out what their latest and greatest is all about!
In this video, Sound Pure acoustic guitar expert Robinson Earle compares the Eastman AC-GA1CE with the Eastman AC-GA2CE. The AC-GA1CE features a solid sitka spruce top and solid sapele back/sides, while the body of the AC-GA2CE is made entirely of solid sapele.
The modern profile of the Grand Auditorium represents the best of both worlds for flat-pickers and fingerstylists. The Grand Auditorium is a true hybrid that has many of the attributes of smaller bodies with the volume, punch and bass of a dreadnought without sacrificing anything.
Eastman Strings began in 1992, but its roots date back centuries to the violin and bow makers of the 1800s. By this time, violin and string instrument builders had streamlined their process enough by hiring specialized woodworkers who would assist them in the most time consuming tasks that there were plenty of quality, affordable handmade instruments. During World War II, many of the premier instrument makers had their towns and workshops destroyed, and some were even killed in the violence. Traditions that had been handed down for centuries from master instrument makers were all but lost, and the process of building by hand was replaced by large-scale manufacturing. After the war, the majority of instrument production had been mechanized, and in order for musicians to find decent instruments they would have to save enormous amounts of money for older, handmade instruments. Eastman Strings is returning to the traditions of the great string instrument builders of the past, and is bringing handmade instruments to musicians around the world at affordable prices.
Eastman Guitars are fine handmade instruments at very reasonable prices. Their archtops and flat tops are made with solid, hand-carved tops, backs, and sides. They offer many of the traditional archtop styles in their Uptown series with options of different woods, dimensions, and pickups. The Thinline series, the El Rey and the Jon Pisano signature line offer some great alternatives, and feature the same kinds of customizable options. Eastman Uptown Deluxe series archtops are custom shop pieces with select AAA grade tone woods, wood binding with inlaid purfilng, and five piece necks.
For the flat top player, Eastman offers many different options in grand concert, orchestra model, grand auditorium, mini jumbo, dreadnought, and jumbo shapes. With these there are many different configurations of Sitka, Adirondack, and Englemann Spruce tops, as well as Mahogany, Rosewood, and Maple back and sides. Between all of these quality handmade instruments we are confident that there is an Eastman guitar out there for any discerning musician. We also carry Eastman mandolins!
With so many options, and with such reasonable pricing, it is no secret why we love Eastman guitars here at Sound Pure. We carry one of the largest inventories of Eastman guitars in the US. Our staff is extremely knowledgeable on the entire Eastman line. If you cannot find the Eastman guitar you are looking for in our vast inventory, we are happy to assist in a special order.
2016
Serial Number: 16556985
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Fretwire: 20 Jescar-FW43080
Scale Length: 25.4"
Body Dimensions: 16" X 4-1/4"
Bracings: Hand-carved Scalloped X
Body Top: Solid Sapele
Body Back/Sides: Solid Sapele
Bridge/Saddle: Rosewood/Bone, 2-5/32" Spacing
Finish: Open pore
Rosette: Basic
Cutaway: Yes
Slope Shoulder: None
Head Cap Veneer Material: Rosewood
Truss Rod: Dual Acting
Headstock Style: AC
Binding Material: Black 3-ply
Logo Material: Maple
Inlay: Dot
Inlay Material: Pearl
Side Dot Color: White
Hardware Color: Chrome
Pickguard Material: None
Tuners: Ping RM 1171-CVR 3+3
Electronics: Fishman Sonitone
Strings: Cleartone #741212- 53
Tuning: E A D G B e
Case: Padded Gig Bag
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