Sound Pure's Take
If the woody, concentrated tone doesn't sing 'vintage' in your ear, the sheer presence of this thing will shout it. We live in an amped up world; it's easy to forget that archtops were orginally intended to punch through layers of rip and roar on the bandstand. Fortunately for all of us, Eastman has elected to create a history lesson that plays like recess. A slightly wider nut width and Rosewood fingerboard give you immediate access to the power vested in this hand-carved, wide-bouted beauty. This guitar wants, no, needs to be played! While this guitar sounds older than its years, every note you play on it comes out fuller and more vibrant than the last. From the most minimal comping to wide-open soloing, the rich and wizened response you get from this guitar will encourage you, maybe not so gently, to reach further and swing harder--don't be surprised if folks in the room do the same!
-K&K Pure Archtop installed-
From Eastman Guitars
Carved Spruce top, solid carved mahogany back and sides with Rosewood bridge, tailpiece, pickguard and fretboard. Vintage tone with superior midrange and volume. Classic Non-cutaway.
Serial Number: 11950049
Body Dimensions: 17" X 3-1/8"
Top Wood: Solid Hand Carved Spruce
Back/Sides Wood: Solid Carved Mahogany
Body Binding: 3-ply Ivoroid/Black
Neck Woods: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Nut Width: 1 3/4″
Scale Length: 25″
Frets: 22-Jescar FW47104-P
Inlays: None
Bridge: Rosewood compensated, 2-3/32 Spacing
Tailpiece: Gold & Rosewood Trapeze-style
Tuners: Jinho RM1271GVR 3+3
Strings: D’Addario EJ21 .012-.052 Roundwound
Available Finishes: Classic Sunburst
Case: Hardshell Included
Pickup: K&K Pure Archtop
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
Returns
This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.
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