Sound Pure's Take
Talk about classy! This archtop from Eastman has all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a much more expensive guitar. Don't think for a second it comes at the cost of quality, however! Eastman puts careful consideration into the design and construction of every instrument they put into the world. If you're looking for a high quality jazzbox on a budget, look no further!
From Eastman Guitars
Premium tonewoods and the time honored process of meticulous hand craftsmanship form a harmonious relationship that has established Eastman as a major force in the world of archtop guitars. Today Eastman offers the widest selection of classic and contemporary archtop guitars in the industry. Most often associated with jazz, Eastman archtops are frequently used in many other styles of music due to their beautiful sound, range and finish.
Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Neck Profile: Traditional Even C
Nut: Bone 1 3/4"
1st Fret String Height: .022"
12th Fret String Height: Bass .078" & Bass .062"
Fretwire: 20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
Scale Length: 24 3/4"
Body Style: Florentine
Body Dimensions: 16" x 3 9/32"
Body Top: Laminated Maple
Body Back/Sides: Laminated Maple
Truss Rod: Single Acting
Binding: Top 5 ply, Back 3 ply, Neck 1 ply, F holes 1 ply
Binding Material: Ivoroid
Logo: Pearl Headstock
Inlay: Pearl Split Block
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Hardware Color: Nickel
Pickguard: 3 Ply Plastic
Tailpiece: Chrome Plated Trapeze Style
Bridge: Adjustable Rosewood Bridge
Tuners: Pingwell RM-1271
Knobs: Amber Speed Knobs
Neck Pickup: Kent Armstrong HPAG-1
Bridge Pickup: Kent Armstrong HPAG-1
Pickup Height: 3/32"
Pickup Frame: Black Plastic
3 Way Switch: Switchcraft
Switch Tip: Switchcraft Amber
Capacitors: 0.047" Ohms
Potentiometers: 500k Linear Taper
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Strings: D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
Case: Hardshell Case
Free 3-Year Warranty
Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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