Eastman AR503CE-SB Sunburst
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An Eastman Archtop Rooted in Tradition with a Modern Approach
With the AR503CE-SB, Eastman embraces the aesthetic of classic archtops: a body crafted for projection, meticulous luthiery, and a Sunburst finish that highlights the flamed maple. Its archtop format and single humbucker pickup make it a guitar focused on musicality and expressiveness, ideal for capturing the feel of a "jazz box" while remaining simple to set up and use on stage or in the studio.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
This Eastman is particularly aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a versatile archtop comfortable in jazz, swing, blues, ballads, and vintage styles. The cutaway and comfortable scale length facilitate playing high up the neck, while the minimalist electronics (one pickup, two controls) allow focus on touch, nuances, and placement.
Sound Characteristics
The hand-carved spruce top provides clarity, articulation, and a crisp attack, highly appreciated for complex chords and melodic lines. The laminated flamed maple back and sides contribute to a more focused response, with defined mids and tight lows, while helping control the body's behavior when amplified. The combination of a ebony bridge and rosewood tailpiece offers a precise feel under the right hand and natural sustain. On the amp side, the humbucker delivers a round and balanced sound with less background noise than a single coil, and the volume and tone controls allow for a range from a muted register to a brighter attack without complication.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original tension and balance, you can opt for a set of D'Addario EJ21 .012-.052 strings (manufacturer's recommended reference). The included case is ideal for daily transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Category | Hollow body | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Color | Gradient |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Type | electro-acoustic archtop | Fingerboard | ebony |
| Cutaway | Venetian | Nut width | 44.45 mm / 1 3/4" |
| Top | spruce, hand-carved | Scale length | 25" / 635 mm |
| Back and sides | laminated flamed maple | Frets | 20 (Dunlop 6130) |
| Body binding | ivoroid | Bridge | ebony |
| Binding | 5-ply on top and 3-ply on back | Tailpiece | rosewood |
| Pickguard | ebony | Pickup | one humbucker (single humbucker pickup) |
| Finish | Sunburst | Controls | volume and tone |
| Neck | 3-piece maple | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman AR503CE-SB suitable for jazz and swing?
This electro-acoustic archtop combines a hand-carved spruce top with a humbucker, a setup suited for jazz chords and swing lines. The tone control allows for a warmer or brighter response.
What sound does the single humbucker produce?
The humbucker pickup delivers a round and balanced tone with less background noise than a single coil. The two controls manage volume and tone.
What are the neck dimensions?
The three-piece maple neck has a scale length of 635 mm (25 inches) and a nut width of 44.45 mm (1 3/4 inch). The ebony fingerboard features 20 Dunlop 6130 frets. The Venetian cutaway facilitates access to upper positions.
What is the construction of the Sunburst body?
The body has a laminated flamed maple back and sides, finished in Sunburst. An ivoroid binding and five-ply purfling on the top, along with three-ply purfling on the back, complete the presentation.
What strings and case are provided?
A set of D'Addario EJ21 strings in .012-.052 gauge is recommended to maintain the original tension and balance. The included case ensures transport and protection of the guitar.
