2005 Eastman AR880CE-Blonde John Pisano Model (Pre-owned)

2005 Eastman AR880CE John Pisano – Blonde Finish (Pre-owned) Here's a wonderful example of an early Eastman archtop: a 2005 Eastman AR880CE John Pisano model in a beautifully aged Blonde finish. Twenty years on, this guitar remains remarkably clean and is a fantastic reminder of just how well these instruments were built from the very beginning. The solid carved spruce top and flamed maple body have developed a rich, warm golden hue over the years, giving the guitar the kind of natural vintage character that simply can't be replicated This guitars sounds every bit as good as it looks. The acoustic voice is lively, resonant, and balanced, while the floating pickup delivers the warm and articulate jazz tones. Many of our customers still think of Eastman as a relatively new company, but I've been selling their guitars since the early 2000s and it's great to see one of these early instruments looking and sounding this spectacular two decades later. This AR880CE is a real testament to the quality, craftsmanship, and long-term reliability that helped establish Eastman's reputation among discerning jazz guitarists. Specifications: Neck Material: Maple Fingerboard:Ebony Fingerboard Radius:12" Neck Profile:Traditional Even C Nut: 1.72" Scale Length:25" Body Style:16" Jazz Archtop Body Top:Solid Spruce Body Back/Sides:Solid Flamed Mahogany Truss Rod:Single Acting Binding:Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock Binding Material: Rosewood Inlay:Pisano Signature at the 19th Fret Finish: Gloss Pickguard: Ebony Tailpiece:Ebony Pisano Style w/ Frog Inlay Bridge:Ebony Tuners: Schaller Gold w/Ebony Buttons Knobs:Pisano Signature Wood Knob Neck Pickup:Kent Armstrong Pisano Case: ABS Case ***PHOTOS ARE OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR IN STOCK***