Eastman Guitars AR503CE-SB Truetone Gloss Archtop - Sunburst

Here she is, the Eastman Guitars AR503CE-SB Truetone Gloss Archtop, a masterpiece crafted for discerning musicians seeking elegance, tone, and versatility. Crafted with precision and attention to detail, this guitar embodies the timeless beauty and rich sound of classic archtop designs.

The neck of the AR503CE-SB is constructed from three pieces of maple, providing stability and resonance. Its ebony fingerboard boasts a comfortable 12" radius and a traditional even C profile, offering smooth playability across all frets. With a bone nut measuring 1.72", the guitar ensures optimal string spacing and resonance for exceptional performance.

At the heart of the AR503CE-SB lies a solid spruce top paired with laminated flamed maple back and sides, delivering a balanced tonal response with clarity and warmth. The Venetian body style, measuring 16 3/16” x 2 9/16”, offers a comfortable playing experience while projecting a classic aesthetic.

This archtop features meticulous binding details, with top binding comprising 5 ply, back binding 3 ply, and neck binding 1 ply, complemented by ivoroid binding on the F holes. The Truetone Gloss finish enhances the guitar's visual appeal while providing protection and durability for years to come.

Equipped with premium hardware, the AR503CE-SB features nickel hardware color, an ebony pickguard, and an adjustable ebony bridge. The tailpiece, crafted from ebony on brass, ensures optimal resonance and sustain. Tuning stability is guaranteed with Pingwell RM-1271 GVR 3+3 tuners, while amber speed knobs add a touch of vintage elegance.

Delivering exceptional amplified tone, the AR503CE-SB is fitted with a Seymour Duncan Seth Lover neck pickup, positioned for optimal balance and clarity. The pickup height, frame, and electronics components, including capacitors and potentiometers, are carefully selected to enhance the guitar's sonic capabilities.

Complete with D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052 strings and a hardshell case, the Eastman Guitars AR503CE-SB Truetone Gloss Archtop is ready to inspire musicians with its unmatched craftsmanship, versatile performance, and timeless elegance.

Specifications

• Neck Material:3 Piece Maple

• Fingerboard:Ebony

• Fingerboard Radius:12"

• Neck Profile:Traditional Even C

• Nut:Bone 1.72"

• 1st Fret String Height:.022"

• 12 Fret String Height:Bass .078" & Treble .062"

• Fretwire:20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104

• Scale Length:25"

• Body Style:Venetian

• Body Dimensions:16 3/16” x 2 9/16

• Body Top:Solid Spruce

• Body Back/Sides:Laminated Flamed Maple

• Truss Rod:Single Acting

• Binding:Top 5 ply, Back 3 ply, Neck 1 ply, F holes 1 ply

• Binding Material:Ivoroid

• Logo:Pearl Headstock

• Finish:Truetone Gloss

• Hardware Color:Nickel

• Pickguard:Ebony

• Tailpiece:Ebony on Brass

• Bridge:Adjustable Ebony Bridge

• Tuners:Pingwell RM-1271 GVR 3+3

• Knobs:Amber Speed Knobs

• Neck Pickup:Seymour Duncan Seth Lover

• Pickup Height:3/32"

• Pickup Frame:Black Plastic

• Capacitors:.047μF

• Potentiometers:500k Linear Taper

• Output Jack:Switchcraft 

• Strings:D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052

• Case:Hardshell Case