Our own Chris Boerner gettin jazzy with the Eastman 905ce.
Our own Chris Boerner gettin jazzy with the Eastman 905ce. (view less)
16" Custom Shop Archtop with AAA Grade Tonewoods
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This is quite possibly the best tone and feel I've seen on any AR905 that has come through the shop! The neck and fretwork are impeccable, and the setup was perfect right out of the box. The tone is superb, and the projection and resonance of this guitar can definitely compete with many that cost thousands more!
This guitar doesn't only sound and feel amazing, it looks beautiful too! The flamed maple body is absolutely stunning on this piece, and under close examination you can see some really intricate patterns in the wood grain. If you are looking for a boutique custom shop archtop with a budget price, it doesn't get much better than this! Contact Sound Pure today for more information on this one-of-a-kind archtop!
Eastman Custom Shop archtop guitars feature the outstanding craftsmanship of our Uptown models with upgrades in materials and finish to create beautiful instruments of unsurpassed quality. These upgrades include the finest select AAA tonewoods, wood binding with inlaid purfling, and upgraded tuners with ebony buttons.
Eastman Strings began in 1992, but its roots date back centuries to the violin and bow makers of the 1800s. By this time, violin and string instrument builders had streamlined their process enough by hiring specialized woodworkers who would assist them in the most time consuming tasks that there were plenty of quality, affordable handmade instruments. During World War II, many of the premier instrument makers had their towns and workshops destroyed, and some were even killed in the violence. Traditions that had been handed down for centuries from master instrument makers were all but lost, and the process of building by hand was replaced by large-scale manufacturing. After the war, the majority of instrument production had been mechanized, and in order for musicians to find decent instruments they would have to save enormous amounts of money for older, handmade instruments. Eastman Strings is returning to the traditions of the great string instrument builders of the past, and is bringing handmade instruments to musicians around the world at affordable prices.
Eastman Guitars are fine handmade instruments at very reasonable prices. Their archtops and flat tops are made with solid, hand-carved tops, backs, and sides. They offer many of the traditional archtop styles in their Uptown series with options of different woods, dimensions, and pickups. The Thinline series, the El Rey and the Jon Pisano signature line offer some great alternatives, and feature the same kinds of customizable options. Eastman Uptown Deluxe series archtops are custom shop pieces with select AAA grade tone woods, wood binding with inlaid purfilng, and five piece necks.
For the flat top player, Eastman offers many different options in grand concert, orchestra model, grand auditorium, mini jumbo, dreadnought, and jumbo shapes. With these there are many different configurations of Sitka, Adirondack, and Englemann Spruce tops, as well as Mahogany, Rosewood, and Maple back and sides. Between all of these quality handmade instruments we are confident that there is an Eastman guitar out there for any discerning musician. We also carry Eastman mandolins!
With so many options, and with such reasonable pricing, it is no secret why we love Eastman guitars here at Sound Pure. We carry one of the largest inventories of Eastman guitars in the US. Our staff is extremely knowledgeable on the entire Eastman line. If you cannot find the Eastman guitar you are looking for in our vast inventory, we are happy to assist in a special order.
Solid AAA Spruce top
Solid AAA Flamed Maple Back and Sides
Ebony Fingerboard, pickguard, bridge, and tailpiece
Flamed Maple binding and inlaid perfling throughout
Kent Armstrong Floating Humbucker
25" scale
3 1/4" body depth
16" lower bout
1 3/4" nut width
hardshell case
The RE200 from Evans Custom Amplifiers delivers rich jazz guitar tone in a light and portable package. The signature Evans sound has defined lows, warm, punchy midrange, and harmonically complex highs. The string separation is extraordinarily even for chord playing. The RE200 is known for it's versatility. Solid archtops, flat tops, and solid body electric guitars all sound amazing through this amp. At 200 Watts there is plenty of headroom for almost any application.
Our own Chris Boerner gettin jazzy with the Eastman 905ce.
Our own Chris Boerner gettin jazzy with the Eastman 905ce. (view less)