Eastman AC822CE Spruce/Rosewood Grand Auditorium Acoustic Guitar #1095

This Eastman AC822CE feels like a step into the boutique side of things without losing practicality. With a solid European spruce top and solid rosewood back and sides, it has that familiar high-end tonewood pairing, but the visual details set it apart right away. Flamed maple binding with turquoise and magenta purfling, a detailed abalone rosette, and the small vine inlay give it a unique look that still feels tasteful rather than overdone.

The sound has a lot of depth and clarity working together. European spruce tends to be a little more responsive to a lighter touch, and paired with rosewood, it creates a wide, open voice with strong low end, clear mids, and a smooth top end. The grand auditorium body keeps everything balanced, so it works just as well for fingerstyle as it does for strumming. It has enough headroom to push, but it also responds well when you back off.

From a playing standpoint, it feels refined and comfortable. The Traditional Even C neck profile, 25.4 inch scale length, and 1 3/4 inch nut width give you a familiar platform, while the arm contour makes longer sessions a bit easier on the picking arm. The ebony fingerboard and bridge keep things articulate, and Gotoh gold tuners add a smooth, reliable feel. With the LR Baggs Anthem system onboard, it is ready for stage use without sacrificing its natural acoustic character. This is a well-rounded grand auditorium for players who want strong tone, comfort, and a bit of personality in the details.

SPECS

Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Neck Profile: Traditional Even "C"
Nut: Bone 1 3/4"
Fretwire: 20 Jescar-FW43080
Scale Length: 25.4"
Body Dimensions: 16" X 4 1/4"
Bracings: Hand-Carved Scalloped X
Body Top: Solid European Spruce
Body Back And Sides: Solid Rosewood With Center Strip
Arm Contour: Rosewood
Bridge And Saddle: Ebony And Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing
Rosette: Abalone With Turquoise And Magenta Purfling
Truss Rod: Dual Acting
Binding: Top, Back, Fingerboard, And Headstock
Binding Material: Flamed Maple With Turquoise And Magenta Purfling
Logo: Pearl Headstock
Inlay: Pearl Small Vine
Side Dot Color: Black
Bridge Pins: Ebony With Abalone Dots
Body Top Finish: Truetone Gloss
Back And Side Finish: Truetone Gloss
Hardware Color: Gold
Pickguard: Tortoise Shell
Tuners: Gotoh SG301-20GG
Electronics: LR Baggs Anthem
Strings: D'Addario XS Coated Phosphor Bronze Light (.012 - .053)
Action Height: 12th Fret 3/32" On The Bass Side And 2/32" On The Treble Side
Case: Hardshell Case
Truss Rod Wrench: 4mm

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