Eastman AC922ce Natural
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A Premium Model at the Peak of Modern Luthiery
The "9" designation indicates an exceptional guitar, featuring figured maple binding and an abalone rosette. The AC922CE version adds a discreet cutaway and onboard electronics, designed for both studio and stage use while staying true to the codes of a contemporary Grand Auditorium.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Ideal for intermediate to expert guitarists seeking versatility and finesse. The 25.4" scale length and 1 3/4" nut width favor fingerstyle, folk/pop picking, and blues accompaniment. The GA body offers a balanced mid/high frequency response that suits both fingerpicking and dynamic strumming.
Sound
The solid Engelmann spruce provides a flexible and nuanced response, excellent at low and medium volumes, while the solid rosewood delivers deep bass and sparkling highs. The carved X bracing maximizes resonance and sustain, and the 16" x 4 1/4" body ensures strong projection without excessive low mids. The ebony bridge with bone saddle enhances attack and note precision. The presence of a 1.5" side sound port directs part of the sound towards the player for a more immersive natural monitor.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Install a set of phosphor bronze steel strings with gauges 12-53 for a balance of comfort and power, or 11-52 for more flexibility. A curved acoustic capo will suit the 12" radius. Add a strap with a lace attachment for the headstock and a case humidifier to protect the solid woods from climate variations.
Technical specifications
| Format | Auditorium | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Cutaway | Yes | Neck Type | Glued |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Natural |
| Top | Spruce | Finishing | Matt |
| Back&Sides | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Shape | Grand Auditorium 16" / 406 mm, depth 4 1/4" / 108 mm, cutaway | Scale length | 25.4" / 645 mm |
| Bracing | scalloped X, hand-carved | Nut width | 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm |
| Back & sides | solid rosewood with center strip | Frets | 20, Jescar FW43080 |
| Arm contour | rosewood | Nut material | bone |
| Rosette | abalone | Bridge | ebony |
| Binding | top, back, fingerboard, and headstock; material: figured maple | Saddle | bone |
| Side sound port | 1.5" / 38 mm | String spacing at bridge | 2 5/32" / 54.8 mm |
| Neck wood | mahogany | Built-in electro-acoustic system | model not specified by the manufacturer on this sheet |
| Profile | "Traditional Even C" | Number of frets | 20 |
| Truss rod | dual action | Additional body opening | 1.5" / 38 mm side sound port |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Eastman AC922ce Natural: what woods are used?
The top is solid Engelmann spruce, while the back and sides are solid rosewood with a center strip. The mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard complete the construction.
Is this guitar suitable for fingerstyle?
The 44.5 mm nut width and 54.8 mm saddle spacing provide room for fingerplaying. The 645 mm scale length maintains precise string tension, well-suited for picking and open chords.
What tone does the Grand Auditorium body shape offer?
The Auditorium shape, with a deep 108 mm body, aims for a balance between fullness and control of mid-bass frequencies. The combination of Engelmann spruce and rosewood supports well-established lows with good note sustain.
Can it be plugged into an amplifier?
This instrument includes an electro-acoustic system designed for amplified use. The exact model of the system is not specified by the manufacturer in this sheet.
What is the purpose of the 38 mm side sound port?
The 1.5-inch (38 mm) side sound port directs some of the sound towards the player's ear. It thus improves acoustic feedback without altering the main projection towards the audience. The cutaway also facilitates access to the 20 frets in the treble range.
