Description
Eastman's AR503CE-SB is the perfect archtop guitar for jazz and blues musicians, courtesy of its masterful construction, incredible-sounding Seth Lover neck pickup, and classic Sunburst finish. If you've been searching for a top-notch archtop with a sweet, open sound and an impeccable feel, look no further - the AR503CE-SB is exactly what you need.
The AR503CE-SB sports a laminated flame maple body fit with an arched solid spruce top, giving it a gorgeous aesthetic and a bright, resonant voice. Its Traditional Even "C" shaped maple neck feels balanced and smooth in hand, while its Venetian cutaway allows unrestricted access to the upper frets - a must-have feature for frequent soloists. Guitarists will also appreciate its velvety 12"-radius ebony fingerboard, which accommodates chords and lead work remarkably well.
Powering the AR503CE-SB is a single Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker, and this pup sounds phenomenal for jazz and blues. It sounds smooth and articulate with warm, full-bodied lows and slightly tamed highs, making it incredible for ballads, uptempo swing, and everything in between. Single notes have a highly musical, almost vocal quality, while chords ring out with depth and sustain. Just plug this beauty into a vintage tube amp, and you'll hear exactly what we're talking about.
Complete with a wood cello-style tailpiece, amber speed knobs, and an adjustable ebony bridge, the Eastman AR503CE-SB is a smart and sophisticated archtop guitar built for the discerning jazz musician.
Specs
Neck Material: 3 Piece Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Neck Profile: Traditional Even C
Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 1.72"
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 Frame: Black Plastic
Potentiometers: 500k Linear Taper
Output Jack: Switchcraft
Case: Hardshell Case
SKU: AR503CE-SB
