Eastman AC122-1ce Natural
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A Modern Folk Designed for Precision and Musicality
With its selection of noble woods (solid Sitka spruce and solid sapele) and lutherie details such as the hand-scalloped X bracing, the AC122-1CE Natural aims for a more refined experience than an entry-level model. Its aesthetic remains sober and refined, enhanced by an ebony fingerboard, pearl inlays, and tortoise shell imitation purflings that highlight the body shape.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This guitar is ideally suited for advanced beginner to intermediate guitarists who want to step up in comfort and definition while remaining accessible for steady progress. Its 25.4" / 645 mm scale length and 44.5 mm / 1.75" nut width favor clean playing in chords, picking, and arpeggios. It is well suited for pop, folk, acoustic blues, and vocal accompaniment.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, attack, and a great dynamic range: it responds finely to nuances, from light playing to stronger attacks. The solid sapele back and sides enhance projection with present mids and well-controlled lows, delivering a balanced and clear sound in a mix. The hand-scalloped X bracing helps open the body and supports sustain, while the ebony bridge combined with a bone saddle promotes precision and vibration transmission.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the best out of this folk guitar, you can choose a steel string set suitable for acoustic folk guitars (bronze/phosphor bronze type). A guitar humidifier is also recommended to preserve the solid woods during temperature and humidity changes.
Technical specifications
| Format | large format | Scale length | 25.4" / 645 mm |
| Body dimensions | 16" x 4.25" / 406.4 mm x 108.0 mm | Nut | bone, 44.5 mm / 1.75" |
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Fingerboard | ebony |
| Back and sides | solid sapele | Fingerboard radius | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Bracing | hand-scalloped X | Frets | 22 Jescar FW43080 |
| Rosette | classic | Inlays | pearl dots |
| Binding | top and back | Bridge | ebony |
| Purfling material | tortoise shell imitation | Saddle | bone |
| Neck material | mahogany | Saddle spacing | 2 5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Neck profile | traditional "Even C" | Logo | pearl on headstock |
| Truss rod | double action | ||
Questions frequently asked
Eastman AC122-1ce Natural: what woods are used?
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are solid sapele. The neck is mahogany, and both the fingerboard and bridge are ebony.
Is this folk guitar suitable for fingerpicking?
Its 44.5 mm nut width and 54.8 mm saddle spacing provide spacing adapted to arpeggios and picking. The 645 mm scale length also promotes precise articulation.
What sound does the hand-scalloped X bracing deliver?
The hand-scalloped X bracing helps open up the body’s response and supports sustain. Combined with the solid Sitka top, it allows for clear attack and dynamics sensitive to nuances.
For which skill levels and styles is the AC122-1ce suitable?
This model is aimed at advanced beginner to intermediate guitarists. It suits pop, folk, acoustic blues, and vocal accompaniment.
What strings and maintenance are recommended for this Eastman?
Steel strings for folk guitars, in bronze or phosphor bronze, are recommended. A guitar humidifier helps preserve the solid woods against temperature and humidity fluctuations.
