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The AR403CED 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 humbuckers produces warm, punchy tone that sounds vibrant whether run through a pristine solid-state amp or a harmonically rich tube amp. 

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.

Model
AR403CED
Serial
L2000809
Body Top
Laminated Maple
Color
Classic
Body Back/Sides
Laminated Maple
Neck Material
3-Piece Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Neck Profile
Traditional Even C
Nut
Bone, 1 3/4"
Fretwire
20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104-P
Scale Length
25"
Body Dimensions
16 3/16" x 2 9/16"
Truss Rod
Single Acting
Bridge
Adjustable Ebony Bridge
Tailpiece
Ebony on Brass
Binding
Top 5-Ply, Back 3-Ply, Neck 1-Ply, F-Holes 1-Ply
Binding Material
Ivoroid
Inlay
Pearl Dots
Logo
Pearl Headstock
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Hardware Color
Nickel
Tuners
Pingwell RM-1271 GVR 3+3
Knobs
Amber Speed Knobs
Neck Pickup
Kent Armstrong HPAG-1
Bridge Pickup
Kent Armstrong HPAG-1
Pickup Frame
Black Plastic
3 Way Switch
Switchcraft 12120X
Switch Tip
Switchcraft P2912
Capacitors
0.022μF
Potentiometers
CTS 500k Linear Taper
Output Jack
Switchcraft
Case
Hardshell

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