Sound Pure's Take
At this price, there is hardly anything on God's green earth that can hold a candle to this deal. Eastman is solidfying its reputation as a serious contender in the archtop guitar market and with high-quality, affordable instruments like this one it is easy to see why. This AR403CE is perfect for the gigging guitarist who wants quality archtop tone and feel in a practical, roadworthy package. The laminated tonewoods reduce feedback and increase sustain, making this guitar ideal for amplification during performance situations that require more volume. Its mounted humbucker produces warm, punchy tone that sounds vibrant whether run through a pristine solid-state amp like an Acoustic Image Ten2 or a harmonically rich tube amp like the Rivera Jazz Suprema. Acoustically, however, this instrument is no slouch and it is capable of producing plenty of volume for practicing and quiet performance.
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.
Laminated maple top, back and sides. Rosewood bridge, tailpiece, pickguard and fretboard with vintage tone with superior midrange and volume. Classic Venetian cutaway, mounted humbucking pickup design.
- Serial Number
- 10455201
- Neck Material
- 3 piece maple
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Nut Material
- Bone
- Nut Width
- 1-3/4"
- Fretwire
- 22-Jescar FW47104-P
- Scale Length
- 25"
- Body Style
- Venetian
- Body Dimensions
- 16" X 2-9/16"
- Body Top
- Laminated Maple
- Body Back/Sides
- Laminated Maple
- F Holes
- Yes
- F Hole binding Material
- Single Ply Ivoroid
- Cutaway
- Yes
- Head Cap Veneer Material
- Rosewood
- Truss Rod
- Single Acting
- Headstock Style
- AR
- Binding Material
- Ivoroid 5-ply top, 3-ply back
- Logo Material
- Maple/Pearl
- Inlay
- Dot
- Inlay Material
- Pearl
- Side Dot Color
- Black
- Hardware Color
- Gold
- Pickguard
- Yes
- Pickguard Material
- Rosewood
- Pickguard Binding
- None
- Pickguard Binding Material
- None
- Tailpiece
- Trapeze-style
- Tailpiece Material
- Gold & Rosewood
- Bridge
- Rosewood compensated, 2-3/32" Spacing
- Tuners
- Jinho RM-1271GVR 3+3
- Neck Pickup
- Kent Armstrong HPAG-1N
- Bridge Pickup
- None
- Controls
- Volume & Tone
- Truss Rod Cover
- Rosewood
- Strings
- Cleartone .012-.052 Roundwound
- Tuning
- E A D G B e
- Case
- Hardshell Case
Free 3-Year Warranty
In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.
Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27. Read the warranty →
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