Eastman archtops have earned a reputation as some of the best sounding and playing jazz guitars available. Built using "old world" construction methods, each instrument is meticulously hand crafted out of the finest materials. The AR805CE-GB features a hand carved, X braced top made of well aged spruce, flamed solid maple back and sides, and a maple neck. Aesthetically, this instrument takes inspiration from the modern, "clean," cello inspired look of builders such D'Aqustio and Benedetto. The wood cello style tailpiece, dotless ebony fingerboard, Gotoh tuners, and spirit varnish finish give the instrument a sophisticated, timeless appearance. The built-in Lollar humbucker produces a rich, classic jazz tone that yields complex chords and fat, single note leads.

This model is an excellent choice for players seeking a stylish yet road worthy instrument that can produce classic jazz tones at high volumes. The comfortable 16" body sits effortlessly in your lap while the built-in pickup will keep feedback at bay. This guitar comes setup with D'Addario 12 gauge roundwounds and fairly low, 2mm action. However, this instrument performs well with many types of setups, including traditional bebop (14 gauge flatwounds and very low action) and swing (higher action) setups.

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