Eastman MDC804 Classic
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A "Classic" Archtop in the Great Jazz Tradition
The MDC804 Classic is part of the heritage of archtops designed for acoustic jazz, featuring a carved top and a generous body that promote projection and chord definition. Its "Classic" presentation emphasizes elegance and detail, with bindings on the top, back, fingerboard, and headstock, as well as a mother-of-pearl logo and a glossy finish that highlight the tonewoods.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This archtop is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking an expressive acoustic guitar capable of carrying both a solo chorus and tight chordal accompaniment. It excels in jazz (swing, bebop, chord melody), but also adapts very well to blues and acoustic ensembles where clarity and articulation are essential.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of solid spruce (top) and highly flamed solid maple (back/sides) provides a typical archtop balance: a clear attack, present mids, and excellent chord clarity. The oval soundhole adds a touch of warmth and harmonic complexity while maintaining the expected projection of an archtop body. The ebony fingerboard and bridge enhance precision and definition, while the aluminum tailpiece and nickel hardware contribute to a dynamic and direct response feel.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The guitar is delivered with a hard case for secure transport.
Technical specifications
| Body style | jazz archtop with oval soundhole | Nut width | 4.4 cm / 44 mm / 1.73" |
| Body dimensions | 40 31/32" / 1040.6 mm x 16" / 406.4 mm x 4.4 cm / 44 mm / 1.73" | Truss rod | single-action |
| Top | solid spruce | Frets | 22 Jescar FW47104 |
| Back and sides | highly flamed solid maple | Inlay | pearl dots |
| Side color | black | Nut height | 0.018" / 0.46 mm |
| Finish | glossy | Hardware color | nickel |
| Bindings | top, back, fingerboard, headstock | Tuners | Gotoh MF40R-MP-NI |
| Binding material | ivoroid | Tailpiece | Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece |
| Bridge | ebony | Strap buttons | ebony |
| Neck material | maple | Action height | 3/32" / 2.38 mm - 2/32" / 1.59 mm |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Logo | mother-of-pearl headstock logo |
| Fingerboard radius | 30" / 762 mm (12" / 304.8 mm) | Strings | D'Addario J78 |
| Scale length | 25" / 635 mm | Case | hard case included |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman MDC804 Classic suitable for acoustic jazz?
This model is designed for intermediate to advanced guitarists and is intended for swing, bebop, as well as chord melody styles. Its solid spruce top and 16-inch archtop body promote chord and solo projection.
What woods make up the body and neck?
The top is solid spruce, while the back and sides are made of highly flamed solid maple. The neck is maple, with an ebony fingerboard and bridge.
What sound does the oval hole provide on this archtop?
The oval hole offers roundness and harmonic complexity while maintaining the projection of the archtop body. The solid maple and solid spruce support a crisp attack and present mids. The ebony fingerboard contributes to chord definition.
What are the neck dimensions and scale length?
The scale length is 25 inches, or 635 mm, with a nut width of 44 mm. The fingerboard features 22 Jescar FW47104 frets and has a specified radius of 12 inches / 304.8 mm.
Is a case included with the guitar?
A hard case is included for instrument transport.
