Eastman Ac222Lce Natural
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An Acoustic Focused on Luthiery: Solid Woods and Careful Finishes
With its solid Sitka spruce top combined with solid ovangkol back and sides, the AC222LCE Natural left-handed model emphasizes the essentials: a solid and expressive luthiery foundation. Details such as the top/back binding, tortoise-style purfling, and pearl inlays (logo and markers) reinforce its "serious" positioning, making it as enjoyable to play as it is to look at.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This guitar is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate players who want a responsive and balanced instrument capable of supporting genuine technical progress. Its generous body size (16" wide) is particularly suitable for chord playing, fingerstyle, and pop/folk accompaniment, while maintaining precision for arpeggios.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce soundboard delivers clarity, a crisp attack, and good sensitivity to nuances: detail is easily achieved whether fingerpicking or using a pick. The hand-scalloped X bracing promotes sound openness and resonance, with a more "alive" response and natural sustain. The solid ovangkol back and sides complement the sound with firm bass, structured midrange, and smooth highs, helping the guitar remain clear in a mix or in vocal-guitar settings. Finally, the combination of ebony fingerboard/bridge and bone nut enhances precision, note stability, and definition.
Technical specifications
| Body dimensions | 16" x 4 1/4" / 406.4 mm x 108.0 mm |
| Soundboard | solid Sitka spruce |
| Back and sides | solid ovangkol |
| Bracing | hand-scalloped X bracing |
| Rosette | classic |
| Binding | top and back |
| Purfling material | tortoise |
| Neck material | mahogany |
| Neck profile | Traditional Even "C" |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Scale length | 25.4" / 645 mm |
| Truss rod | double action |
| Nut | bone, 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm |
| Frets | 20, Jescar-FW43080 |
| Inlay | pearl dots |
| Logo | pearl headstock inlay |
| Bridge / saddle | ebony / bone |
| Bridge string spacing | 2 5/32" / 54.8 mm |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman AC222Lce Natural LH designed for left-handed guitarists?
This LH version is intended for left-handed playing, with a configuration adapted to this laterality.
What woods make up the body of this acoustic guitar?
The top is made of solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are made of solid ovangkol. This combination provides a clear attack and firm bass. The hand-scalloped X bracing promotes resonance and natural sustain.
What sound does solid ovangkol provide?
Solid ovangkol shapes the midrange, maintains firm bass, and softens the trebles. Combined with the solid Sitka top, it helps preserve clarity when accompanying vocals and guitar.
Is the neck suitable for fingerstyle and arpeggios?
The 44.5 mm bone nut and 54.8 mm string spacing at the bridge offer markers suited for fingerstyle playing. The ebony fingerboard has a 305 mm radius and the scale length measures 645 mm.
What are the dimensions of the body?
The body measures 16 inches wide, i.e., 406.4 mm, with a depth of 4 1/4 inches, i.e., 108 mm. This generous size is suitable for chords, fingerstyle, and pop/folk accompaniments.
