Eastman AR805ce Classic

A Venetian Cutaway Archtop in the Great Jazz Guitar Tradition

With its Venetian-style cutaway, 16" body size, and carved craftsmanship, the AR805CE Classic fits within the spirit of archtops designed for precision, elegance, and harmonic richness. It is a guitar built to deliver a lively acoustic sound while offering reliable and musical amplification thanks to quality electronics.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an expressive, comfortable archtop ready for both stage and studio. It excels in jazz (comping, chord melody), muted blues, swing, and nuanced clean styles, while remaining capable of handling more modern textures when dynamic and volume control are prioritized.

Sound Characteristics

The solid spruce top provides attack, definition, and nuance, while the hand-carved solid maple back and sides enhance clarity, note sustain, and voice separation within chords. The 16" body size offers a strong low-mid foundation without sacrificing articulation. When plugged in, the combination of the Lollar Imperial Humbucker with the circuit (CTS 500K potentiometers and 0.047 uF capacitor) delivers a broad low register, singing mids, and smooth highs-ideal for warm, detailed tones with excellent right-hand control.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve the original feel and balance, opt for an electric string set with 12-52 gauge (equivalent to the installed D'Addario NYXL .012 - .052 set). A 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is also required for amplification. The included hard case is perfect for daily transport and protection.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Category	Hollow body	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	Yes
Strings	Steel	Color	Red
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Gold

Body style	Venetian (cutaway)	Nut material	bone
Body dimensions	16" x 3-1/4" / 406.4 mm x 82.6 mm	Nut width	1 3/4" / 44.5 mm
Top	solid spruce	String height at 1st fret	0.022" / 0.56 mm
Back and sides	hand-carved solid maple	String height at 12th fret	basses 0.078" / 1.98 mm, trebles 0.062" / 1.57 mm
Bindings	top, back, F-holes, headstock	Logo	pearl headstock inlay
Binding material	7-ply ivoroid	Hardware color	gold
Pickguard	ebony with ivoroid edge	Tuners	Gotoh Gold with Ebony SG360-EN01GG
Finish	gloss	Bridge	adjustable ebony
Neck material	maple	Tailpiece	ebony on brass
Neck profile	Traditional Even C	Neck pickup	Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker
Truss rod	single action	Pickup height	3/32" / 2.38 mm
Fingerboard	ebony	Potentiometers	CTS 500K Linear Taper
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Capacitors	0.047 uF
Number of frets	22	Output jack	Switchcraft 6J1226
Fret type	Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104	Case	Hardshell Case (hard case)
Scale length	25" / 635 mm