{"product_id":"eastman-ar905ce-thermo-cured-archtop-acoustic-electric-guitar-0217","title":"Eastman AR905CE Thermo-Cured Archtop Acoustic-Electric Guitar #0217","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe absolute driving sonic layout behind this flagship Venetian archtop comes down to an uncompromising recipe of hand-carved, thermally aged tonewoods that mimics the response of a decades-old jazz box. Eastman completely elevated the architecture of this 16-inch body by running both the solid spruce top and the solid flamed maple back and sides through an extensive thermo-curing process. This artificial aging bakes out volatile resins, loosening up the wood cell structure so that acoustically, notes pop off the top with immediate physical speed, immense acoustic compression, and a woody, dry midrange authority. It handles single-note bebop lines and complex, dense chord melody extensions with absolute architectural clarity, yielding zero of the tight, stiff frequencies typical of a brand-new archtop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the instrument serves as an absolute showcase of artisan luxury, blending high-end organic materials with a brilliant high-gloss Truetone finish. Rather than utilizing typical plastic multi-ply bindings, Eastman meticulously wrapped the entire body top, back, fingerboard, f-holes, and headstock in real snakewood. This premium exotic timber is also bound directly onto the solid ebony pickguard, mirroring the dark ebony floating tailpiece and adjustable ebony bridge. Accented by brilliant gold hardware, Schaller tuners, pearl and abalone fretboard diamonds, and a genuine mother-of-pearl headstock logo, it presents an aesthetic of absolute custom-shop prestige that looks stunning under performance spotlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the hands, it behaves with total, frictionless stability, establishing a playing platform that completely gets out of your way. The maple neck is carved into a highly predictable, traditional even \"C\" profile, capped with an elite ebony fingerboard and 22 medium-jumbo Jescar frets that make wide chord stretches feel entirely fluid. What cements this instrument as an elite professional gigging tool, however, is the floating Lollar Johnny Smith neck pickup. Wired cleanly to discreet 500k thumbwheel controls hidden beneath the pickguard edge, it completely preserves the acoustic resonance of the un-cut spruce top while pushing a warm, smoky, high-fidelity jazz tone straight to a Switchcraft output jack. Arriving perfectly factory-calibrated and housed safely in a premium hardshell case, the AR905CE is a specialized masterwork built for the uncompromising jazz player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: Maple\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12\"\u003cbr\u003eNeck Profile: Traditional Even C\u003cbr\u003eNut: Bone 1.75\"\u003cbr\u003e1st Fret String Height: .022\"\u003cbr\u003e12th Fret String Height: Bass-.078\" \u0026amp; Treble-.062\"\u003cbr\u003eFretwire: 22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104-P\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25\"\u003cbr\u003eBody Style: Venetian Cutaway\u003cbr\u003eBody Dimensions: 16\" X 3-1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBody Top: Solid Thermo-Cured Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBody Back\/Sides: Solid Handcarved Thermo-Cured Maple\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod: Single Acting\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Top, Back, Fingerboard, F-Holes, Headstock\u003cbr\u003eBinding Material: Snakewood\u003cbr\u003eLogo: Pearl Headstock\u003cbr\u003eInlay: Pearl\/Abalone Diamonds\u003cbr\u003eSide Dot Color: Black\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Truetone Gloss\u003cbr\u003eHardware Color: Gold\u003cbr\u003ePickguard: Ebony w\/ Snakewood Binding\u003cbr\u003eTailpiece: Ebony on Brass\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Adjustable Ebony Bridge\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Schaller E-M6Ga\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: Lollar Floating Johnny Smith\u003cbr\u003eCapacitors: 0.022\" ohms\u003cbr\u003ePotentiometers: 500k Linear Thumbwheel\u003cbr\u003eOutput Jack: Switchcraft\u003cbr\u003eStrings: D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052\u003cbr\u003eCase: Hardshell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51959847452989,"sku":"L2600217","price":4599.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/EastmanAR905CEThermo-CuredArchtopAcoustic-ElectricGuitar_0217-1.jpg?v=1784652884","url":"https:\/\/theacousticshoppe.com\/products\/eastman-ar905ce-thermo-cured-archtop-acoustic-electric-guitar-0217","provider":"The Acoustic Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}