Eastman PCH3-GACE Amber Burst

A PCH Designed to Combine Accessibility and "Lutherie" DNA

The PCH3-GACE follows a pragmatic approach: offering a guitar with a refined look and coherent design choices to play often, for a long time, and in various contexts. The combination of a solid top (at the heart of the sound) and laminated back and sides aims for a balance between musicality, stability, and everyday peace of mind. The Amber Burst finish enhances its character while remaining versatile enough to fit any environment, from the living room to the stage.

For Which Guitarists and Styles?

Thanks to its Grand Auditorium size and cutaway, this PCH3-GACE suits both the serious beginner looking for a motivating instrument and the intermediate player seeking a reliable electro-acoustic. Its tonal balance makes it comfortable in pop, folk, variety, vocal accompaniment, as well as in picking and strumming. Plugged in, the Fishman electronics allow quick transitions from intimate playing to a more projected register without losing the acoustic identity of the instrument.

Sound: Solid Spruce, Maple, and Balanced Response

The solid Sitka spruce top delivers a lively and expressive response: the attack is clear, the dynamics generous, and the touch nuances well conveyed, which is especially appreciated in fingerstyle playing. The X bracing contributes to projection and note sustain while maintaining clarity when strumming harder with a pick. The laminated maple back and sides provide a precise and clear sound with well-defined highs and a clean low end, ideal for accompaniment that remains distinct in a mix. Finally, the combination of bone nut/saddle and ovangkol bridge ensures good vibration transmission, controlled sustain, and a direct response feel under the right hand.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay true to the original setup, you can consider a set of 12-53 acoustic strings (the same gauge as installed). A standard capo and an acoustic guitar humidifier are also safe and useful choices for daily use, whether at home or on the road.

Technical specifications

Shape	Grand Auditorium with cutaway (GACE)	Bridge pins	white plastic with black dots
Body dimensions	16" x 4 1/4" / 406.4 mm x 108.0 mm	Neck wood	maple
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Fingerboard	ovangkol
Back and sides	laminated maple	Radius	12" / 304.8 mm
Bracing	X-Braced	Neck profile	Traditional Even "C"
Rosette	abalone	Scale length	25.4" / 645.2 mm
Binding	top and back	Nut	bone, 1 3/4" / 44.5 mm
Binding material	black plastic	Frets	22 Jescar-FW43080
Top finish	glossy varnish	Inlays	pearloid dots
Back/sides finish	glossy varnish	Side dots	white
Pickguard	optional, black teardrop shape	Truss rod	dual action
Bridge / saddle	ovangkol / bone	Hardware color	nickel
Bridge string spacing	2 5/32" / 54.8 mm	Tuners	PingWell RM 1171-CVR, 3+3 configuration