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Top-notch Tribute to an Iconic Archtop





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Eastman’s AR372CE archtop dives deep into the majestic waters of pinnacle ‘50s archtop engineering. A true hollowbody of 100% maple, save for its ebony fingerboard, the AR372CE archtop boasts a lively and projective presence for the utmost clarity in expression. At both the bridge and neck positions, you’ll find a set of stellar Kent Armstrong humbuckers standing by to flaunt both smooth jazz tones and rock-capable power alike. Vets and advancing players will love the feel of Eastman’s Traditional Even “C” neck profile, enabling all players to get a comfortable hold for stress-free playability in any musical setting. To boot, its truly classic design elements like a Florentine cutaway, trapeze tailpiece, amber top hats, Pingwell tuners, and split parallelogram fingerboard inlays present an undeniably awesome elegance that’s instantly recognizable from the days of old. For vintage enthusiasts and true connoisseurs of tone alike, the AR372CE nails every archtop element!





Bright, tubby tone with instinctive feel





Being fully hollow, there is natural depth to the AR372CE Archtop that promotes a traditionally tubby resonance to complement its brighter tonewood composition. With a maple veneer topping its maple laminate back and sides, you can count on a response that’s clear and precise with a vivacious natural tone that churns out just as much expressiveness as you put in. Such vibrancy is maintained up a matching 3-piece maple neck, coming shaved to a flawless feeling Traditional Even “C” profile for a universal grip that instills confidence in command, no matter what kind of carve you’re used to. Overlayed with a gorgeous and glidingly quick 20-fret fingerboard of ebony, and granted full access by a gracious Florentine cutaway, note navigation is uninhibited.





Formidable Kent Armstrong dual-coils





Trust in a duet of Kent Armstrong humbuckers to handle any dual-coil duties you require. These Kent Armstrong pickups are quiet, smooth operators with plenty of that classic full-bodied ferocity when you need them. They make wonderful companions for unlocking a vast range of tones. Soft and bouncy jazz leads at the neck position; harsher attack for rock riffing at the bridge; a lush concoction of frequential balance with both humbuckers in unison ? all this and more is right at your fingertips! Finely curated through a 4-knob array of per-pickup Volume and Tone controls, reeling in a sonic balance that's perfectly personalized for your studio or live sound is a cinch.





Sleek, steadfast strummer





The AR372CE is positively brimming with response, dependability, and style. A floating ebony bridge paired with a handsome chrome-plated trapeze tailpiece ensures fabulous sustain that keeps the entire length of the guitar in resonant harmony. Up at the headstock, this 6-string traverses a real bone nut and comes fastened with a set of Pingwell RM-1271 tuning machines, blending all-natural string vibration, steadfast intonation, and timeless Ivoroid charm into one sleek package. Aiding its curb appeal is Ivoroid binding that covers the body, fingerboard, and “f” holes, matched in flare by split parallelogram inlays all the way up to the 17th fret. Amber top hat knobs toss in a final dash of vintage flavor to showcase the AR372CE with an all-encompassing charm.





Eastman Music Company President Qian Ni.


Eastman Guitars: thinking inside the box





Many know the Eastman Music Company as a trusted name in the realm of band and orchestra instruments. Fortunately for all guitar lovers, Eastman Guitars has attained a similar stature with its steadfast dedication to the guitar-building process. Similar to how Sweetwater got its start, Eastman founder Qian Ni grew his business from its humble origins in the back of his car to its status as a burgeoning, reputable company. Today, Eastman is also the proud owner of Bourgeois Guitars ? as a matter of fact, Eastman’s high-end guitars are voiced by hand by luthiers trained under the multitalented Dana Bourgeois. True to Ni’s vision, Eastman Guitars meticulously approaches each instrument, backing them with a lifetime warranty. From hand-scalloped bracing to fine tonewoods to precision tap tuning, an Eastman guitar is a feature-rich instrument that will grow with you musically for years to come!





Eastman AR372CE Archtop Hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Full hollowbody with a sharp Florentine cutaway that tributes the look and sound of an iconic archtop design


All-maple body instills a clear and lively tone that leaves no note or chord unrecognized


3-piece maple neck with Traditional Even "C" profile feels excellent and remains just as articulate


20-fret ebony fingerboard with split parallelogram inlays plays with speed and precision and channels a classic look


Dual Kent Armstrong humbuckers unlock a multitude of tones, from smooth jazz to bright and charismatic rock and roll


Per-pickup Volume and Tone controls with a 3-way pickup selector allow players to craft a tone to suit any situation


Floating ebony bridge and chrome-plated trapeze tailpiece look fantastic and promote full-body sustain


Real bone nut with Pingwell tuning machines blends natural responsiveness with stable intonation


Ivoroid binding, tuning buttons, and amber top hat knobs toss in an extra degree of proper archtop elegance