Description: This AR803CE-16D provides a unique combination of elegance and functionality. The classic finish on this piece is outstanding, and it reveals the the subtle contrast of the grain on the carved spruce top. The deep color of this finish pairs remarkably well with the ebony pickguard and tailpiece. The dual Kent Armstrong humbuckers are an ideal match for this body design and they combine to make a warm, balanced amplified sound. With the right amp and settings, you can get a number of desirable archtop flavors, from a round Jim Hall-like color to an edge-of-breakup jazz/blues tone. Or switch to the bridge pickup and chunky rhythm parts come alive in a way not acheivable with many archtop guitars. In any of these settings, the warmth and superior acoustic qualities of the hand-carved woods shine through, adding an extra dimension of depth to your tone.
We are offering this fine archtop guitar at a discount because there are minor finish blemishes around some of the tuners (as shown in one of the pictures). If you have any questions about this guitar, call or email Sound Pure today!
16" f-hole archtop with cutway and 2 set pickups. Eastman Uptown professional archtop guitars are each carved entirely by hand. The solid maple back and sides and solid aged spruce top are complimented by a 3-piece maple neck with a solid ebony fingerboard. All Eastman guitars feature X-style bracing. Heavy-duty tuners, a classically designed tailpiece, and a J.W. Eastman fiberglass case all come standard. Available in several finishes.
Specs:
Solid Spruce top
Solid Maple Back and Sides
Ebony Fingerboard, pickguard, bridge, and tailpiece
Ivoroid binding
2 Kent Armstrong Humbuckers
25" scale
2 3/4" body depth
16" lower bout
1 3/4" nut width
hardshell case