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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

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