Eastman AR905CE-BD-TC Blonde

An archtop designed for modern jazz playing, in the spirit of great "hollowbody" guitars

With its 16" hand-sculpted body, maple binding (top, back, fingerboard, f-holes, and headstock), and refined Blonde aesthetic, the AR905CE-BD-TC fits within the tradition of characterful archtops: expressive acoustic craftsmanship enhanced by discreet electronics thanks to a floating pickup. The result: an elegant guitar focused on musicality, where every detail (ebony, mother-of-pearl, hardware) serves a high-level feel.

For which guitarists and styles?

This guitar is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a sensitive archtop under the fingers, suitable for both fingerstyle and pick playing. It excels in jazz, swing, bebop, mellow blues, chord-melody, and "Freddie Green" style accompaniment. Its short 25" scale length promotes left-hand comfort, while the 12" radius balances chordal ease and solo precision.

Sound characteristics

The thermally treated solid spruce top delivers responsiveness and a clear attack, with dynamics that finely respond to nuances. The hand-sculpted thermally treated solid maple back and sides enhance projection and note clarity, providing the typical "percussive" and articulated archtop character, with tight lows and crisp highs. When plugged in, the guitar benefits from the Lollar Floating Johnny Smith: a warm, detailed, and very musical tone, perfect for complex chords without muddiness and clear lines, with natural sustain supported by the carved construction and adjustable ebony bridge.

Recommended compatible accessories

To preserve the original feel and balance, prefer electric string sets in gauge 12-52 (equivalent to D'Addario NYXL .012 - .052). For stage or studio use, a high-quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable is suitable for the Switchcraft output jack.

Technical specifications

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

Body style	Venetian (cutaway)	Frets	22 Medium Jumbo Jescar 47104-P
Body dimensions	16" x 3-1/4" / 406.4 mm x 82.6 mm	String height at 1st fret	0.022" / 0.56 mm
Top	thermally treated solid spruce	String height at 12th fret	basses 0.078" / 1.98 mm; trebles 0.062" / 1.57 mm
Back and sides	hand-sculpted thermally treated solid maple	Inlays	pearl/abalone diamonds
Pickguard	ebony with snakewood binding	Side dot color	not specified
Binding	top, back, fingerboard, f-holes, headstock	Logo	Pearl headstock
Binding material	maple	Hardware color	gold
Finish	Truetone Gloss	Bridge	adjustable ebony bridge
Neck material	maple	Tailpiece	ebony on brass
Neck profile	Traditional Even C	Tuners	Schaller E-M6Ga
Fingerboard	ebony	Neck pickup	Lollar Floating Johnny Smith
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Pots	500k linear taper
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Capacitors	0.022
Truss rod	single action	Output jack	Switchcraft
Nut	bone, 1.75" / 44.5 mm	Case	Hardshell Case