Eastman PCH1-GAce Natural
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An Electro-Acoustic Designed to Play Anywhere
The PCH1-GACE Natural follows a pragmatic approach: offering a reliable electro-acoustic guitar that is pleasant to handle and ready for amplification. Its luthiery combines a solid top (for response and projection) with laminated sapele back and sides (for stability), all in a satin finish that promotes a natural grip and a sober look.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
This guitar is aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists who want a versatile acoustic that is immediately usable when plugged in. It is well suited for folk, pop, singer-songwriter accompaniment styles, as well as for both strumming and fingerstyle playing. The "C" profile neck and ovangkol fingerboard offer a familiar feel, ideal for long practice sessions without fatigue.
Sound
The solid Sitka spruce top provides clarity, a crisp attack, and a good dynamic range: the more you play, the more it responds. The X-Braced bracing contributes to overall balance by supporting projection and note sustain. The laminated sapele back and sides favor a stable and consistent response, useful when alternating between acoustic playing and amplification. When plugged in, the Fishman electronics deliver clear definition for chords, with a coherent output for both rhythm playing and arpeggios.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original setup and intended feel, prefer a set of strings D'Addario .012-.053 #EXP16, identical to the factory-installed ones.
Technical specifications
| Top | solid Sitka spruce | Frets | 22 Jescar-FW43080 |
| Back and sides | laminated sapele | Nut | bone, 25.4 mm / 1.00" |
| Bracing | X-Braced | Truss rod | double action |
| Body dimensions | 40.6 cm x 2.54 cm (15.98" x 1.00") | Truss rod wrench | 4 mm / 0.16" |
| Rosette | abalone | Logo | maple headstock |
| Binding | top and back | Inlay | pearl dots |
| Purfling material | black plastic | Bridge | ovangkol/bone |
| Body finish | satin | Bridge string spacing | 5.5 cm / 2.17" |
| Back and sides finish | satin | Bridge pins | white plastic with black dots |
| Pickguard | black teardrop (optional) | Hardware color | nickel |
| Neck material | maple | Tuners | Pingwell RM 1171-CVR 3+3 |
| Neck profile | traditional Even "C" | Strings | D'Addario .012-.053 #EXP16 |
| Fingerboard | ovangkol | Action height (12th fret) | 3/32" (bass) / 2/32" (treble), approx. 2.38 mm / 1.59 mm |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Electronics | Eastman pickup by Fishman |
| Scale length | 25.0" / 635 mm | Case | padded Eastman gig bag |
Questions frequently asked
Can the Eastman PCH1-GAce Natural be connected to an amplifier?
The onboard electronics feature an Eastman micro by Fishman, designed for amplification. It maintains clear definition of chords and arpeggios.
What woods make up the body of this guitar?
The top is solid Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are laminated sapele. This construction combines the dynamic response of the solid top with the stability of laminated sapele.
Is this electro-acoustic suitable for fingerstyle playing?
The X-Braced bracing supports projection and note sustain, characteristics well-suited to fingerstyle. The saddle spacing is 5.5 cm. The ovangkol fingerboard has a 12-inch (304.8 mm) radius.
What is the neck comfort like on the PCH1-GAce Natural?
The maple neck features a traditional Even "C" profile and a scale length of 635 mm. The action at the 12th fret is approximately 2.38 mm on the bass side and 1.59 mm on the treble side.
What case and strings are provided?
A padded Eastman gig bag is included. The original setup uses D’Addario EXP16 strings with a gauge of .012-.053.
