Eastman AR405-P90_TV-SB Sunburst

A New P-90 Variation in the Spirit of Great Archtops

The AR405-P90/TV-SB Sunburst follows the tradition of 16" archtop guitars: a generous body, timeless aesthetics, and a highly expressive touch response. Presented as a new model, this version emphasizes a more "direct" and gritty approach thanks to a Dog Ear format P-90, while retaining the expected fundamentals of an archtop: rounded attack, beautiful harmonics, and a natural projection that invites playing both plugged in and unplugged.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

This guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians seeking an archtop with a strong character, capable of stepping beyond traditional jazz without losing the elegance of the format. Its short scale length of 24 3/4" / 628.7 mm promotes a softer feel under the fingers, ideal for phrasing, enriched chords, and controlled bends.

In terms of styles, the AR405-P90 naturally suits jazz (comping, melodies, mellow tone), but also blues, vintage rock, soul, and any genre where you want to hear the detail of the attack and right-hand nuances. With a P-90, you get a more "biting" response than a humbucker, which helps cut through a band mix even at moderate volume.

An Organic Sound: Laminated Maple, Floating Bridge, and Dynamic P-90

The 16" (406.4 mm) archtop body with a depth of 3-1/4" / 82.6 mm provides a typical acoustic foundation: smooth lows, rich mids, and a sense of air around the notes. The choice of laminated maple (top, back, and sides) prioritizes stability and consistency while offering a clear attack. It's an excellent compromise for players who perform amplified and want to minimize unwanted feedback at high volume.

The rosewood floating bridge, paired with the nickel trapeze tailpiece, contributes to this "archtop" response: a crisp attack, balanced sustain, and a body resonance that remains clear on complex chords. The maple neck and rosewood fingerboard complete the setup with a smooth feel and precise articulation.

At the heart of the tonal character, the Tonerider Dog Ear P-90 in the neck position delivers dense warmth and excellent dynamic sensitivity. More open and gritty than a humbucker, it responds immediately to pick intensity and hand placement. The electronics (CTS 250K potentiometers and 0.022 uF capacitor) aim for a musical tone curve, convenient for shifting from a smooth sound to a brighter register without losing note body.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original setup and feel, use a set of 12-52 gauge strings (like the factory-installed set). For connection to an amp or pedalboard, a standard 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is perfectly suited to the indicated output format.

Technical specifications

Category	Hollow body	Fingerboard	Rosewood
Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	20
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Sunburst

Format	16" / 406.4 mm archtop, no cutaway	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Dimensions	16" x 3-1/4" / 406.4 mm x 82.6 mm	Side dots	black
Top	laminated maple	Logo	mother-of-pearl headstock
Back and sides	laminated maple	Frets	20 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104
Binding	body and neck	String height at 1st fret	0.022" / 0.56 mm
Binding material	ivoroid	String height at 12th fret	bass 0.078" / 1.98 mm, treble 0.062" / 1.57 mm
Finish	Truetone Vintage Gloss	Hardware color	nickel
Material	maple	Bridge	floating rosewood
Profile	Traditional Even C	Tailpiece	nickel trapeze
Truss rod	dual action	Tuners	vintage style with ivoroid "Butterbean" buttons
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Pickguard	black plastic with ivoroid binding
Scale length	24 3/4" / 628.7 mm	Knobs	Speed Knobs
Nut	bone, 1.72" / 43.7 mm