Description
The Eastman PCH3 Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric in Amberburst is a great fit for players who want a balanced acoustic that can handle both unplugged and plugged-in situations without a lot of fuss. It works well for beginners stepping up, gigging players needing a reliable backup, or anyone looking for a comfortable, versatile GA body. The redesigned Grand Auditorium shape gives you a nice middle ground, full enough for strumming, but comfortable enough for longer play sessions or reaching those upper frets.
The solid Sitka spruce top paired with laminated maple back and sides gives you a brighter, more articulate voice with a quick response. Maple tends to keep things focused, so your notes stay clear whether you're strumming or picking. The scalloped X-bracing helps add sustain and projection, and the ovangkol bridge with a bone saddle keeps the tone consistent and balanced across the strings. It's a setup that feels lively without getting overly boomy.
The maple neck with a Traditional Even C profile feels familiar and easy to get around, and the 1 3/4 inch nut width gives you a bit more room for cleaner fretting. The onboard Eastman pickup system makes it easy to plug in when needed, with simple controls that don't get in your way. We like this for players who want a dependable, stage-ready acoustic that still feels comfortable for everyday playing.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: Grand Auditorium
- Body Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Body Back and Sides: Laminated Maple
- Body Finish: Truetone Gloss, Amberburst
- Binding: Top and Back, Black Plastic
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Profile: Traditional Even C
- Neck Finish: Truetone Gloss
- Nut Width: 1 3/4 in.
- Scale Length: 25.4 in.
- Fingerboard: Ovangkol
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 in.
- Frets: 22, Jescar FW43080
- Inlays: Pearl Dots
- Side Dots: White
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Dual Acting
- Bridge: Ovangkol
- Saddle: Bone, 2 5/32 in. Spacing
- Bridge Pins: White Plastic with Black Dots
- Tuners: PingWell RM1171-CVR 3+3
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: Black Teardrop
- Electronics: Eastman Pickup by Fishman
- Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light .012 - .053
- Case: Padded Eastman Gig Bag
Sku: PCH3-GACE-AB
