Eastman Actg1-Cla Classic

ACTG1-CLA Classic: A "Classic" Approach to the Compact Format, Focused on the Essentials

The ACTG1-CLA Classic follows a philosophy centered on luthiery and playing comfort: solid woods, meticulous finish (binding, purfling, inlays), and technical choices with a "traditional" character to deliver organic sensations without excess. Its short scale and contained proportions position it as an inspiring everyday guitar, easy to handle, while maintaining a true acoustic personality.

Who Is the ACTG1-CLA Classic For?

Thanks to its traditional "C" neck profile and 23.5" / 596.9 mm scale length, this guitar is suited both for demanding beginners seeking a pleasant and rewarding instrument, and for intermediate players looking for an easy-to-play acoustic. The compact format and quick response are well suited for fingerstyle, picking, pop/folk, as well as light accompaniments where a precise and balanced sound is preferred over a huge bass presence.

A Balanced, Detailed, and Responsive Tone

The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, attack, and an excellent dynamic range: it responds equally well to fingerstyle nuances as to more assertive pick attacks. The solid sapele (back and sides) complements the sound with present mids, elegant warmth, and definition that helps the instrument stay clear in a mix.

The hand-scalloped X bracing promotes top openness: resulting in natural projection, smooth sustain, and a sensation of "breathing" under the right hand. The short scale enhances string flexibility and often gives a rounder, more singing character, while making stretches and barre chords more accessible. Finally, the ebony fingerboard delivers a crisp attack and precise articulation, ideal for rich voicings, arpeggios, and melodic phrases.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully enjoy the ACTG1-CLA Classic daily, prioritize universal and compatibility-safe accessories: clip-on tuner (quick and discreet tuning), guitar stand for safe storage, acoustic guitar humidifier (useful in winter or heated rooms), and a selection of picks to explore different attacks.

Technical specifications

Soundboard	solid Sitka spruce	Fingerboard radius	12" / 304.8 mm
Back and sides	solid sapele	Scale length	23.5" / 596.9 mm
Body dimensions	14 3/8" x 3 13/16" / 365.1 mm x 96.8 mm	Nut	bone, 1 11/16" / 42.9 mm
Bracing	hand-scalloped X	Frets	20 Jescar-FW43080
Rosette	classic	Truss rod	double action
Binding	top and back	Inlay	pearl dots
Purfling material	tortoise	Logo	pearl headstock inlay
Neck material	mahogany	Bridge / saddle	ebony / bone
Neck profile	traditional Even "C"	String spacing	2 5/32" / 54.8 mm
Fingerboard	ebony	Orientation	acoustic guitar (solid wood luthiery, X bracing)