Eastman PCH3-GACE Faded Blue

A PCH3-GACE Designed for Versatility Within Its Range

The PCH3-GACE Faded Blue takes a decidedly versatile approach: offering a guitar with a distinctive look, immediately comfortable in hand, and sufficiently equipped to cover current needs (acoustic playing at home, recording, amplification). Its Grand Auditorium format and cutaway make it a particularly practical option for guitarists who alternate between accompaniment and more melodic parts, while seeking a refined aesthetic (abalone rosette, glossy finishes, maple logo on the headstock).

For Whom and Which Styles?

Thanks to its 25.4" / 645 mm scale length and "Traditional Even C" neck profile, this guitar appeals to a wide audience: serious beginners looking for a motivating and reliable instrument, intermediate players seeking a balanced electro-acoustic, and advanced guitarists wanting an effective daily workhorse. The Grand Auditorium format promotes great versatility: pop, folk, variety, fingerstyle, and dynamic strumming. The cutaway adds real value if you play melodies, solos, or extended chords beyond the 12th fret.

A Balanced Tone, Between Clarity and Projection

The tonal foundation rests on a solid Sitka spruce top, renowned for its quick response and ability to stay defined when attacked strongly with a pick. Combined with the X-bracing, it favors projection and clarity while maintaining a good balance between bass, mids, and treble. The laminated maple back and sides provide a more "clean" and focused signature, with precise attack and beautiful articulation, appreciated for clear rhythms and arpeggios.

In terms of playability, the bone nut and the bridge/nut combination (ovangkol/bone) contribute to more efficient vibration transmission: resulting in a livelier feel, better-defined attack, and consistent sustain across the neck. With its 22 frets and recommended action setup (at the 12th fret: 2.4 mm / 3/32" bass side and 1.6 mm / 2/32" treble side), the PCH3-GACE aims for a comfortable compromise between ease of play and dynamic range, useful when switching from delicate fingerpicking to energetic strumming.

Plugged in, the Eastman Pickup by Fishman electronics maintain a good level of definition for stage or recording use. The idea is simple: to retain the natural balance of the Grand Auditorium format with a signal that is quickly usable, whether through an acoustic amp, PA system, or audio interface.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

The guitar comes with a padded Eastman gig bag, ideal for transport. If you want to stay close to the original setup, opt for 12-53 acoustic strings (factory-installed gauge is D'Addario .012-.053). To secure tuning and preserve the instrument, a chromatic tuner and a universal acoustic guitar humidifier are also relevant choices.

Technical specifications

Format	Grand Auditorium	Radius	12" / 304.8 mm
Body Dimensions	16" x 4.25" / 406.4 mm x 108.0 mm	Scale Length	25.4" / 645.2 mm
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Frets	22 Jescar-FW43080
Back/Sides	laminated maple	Nut	bone, 44.5 mm / 1.75"
Bracing	X-Braced	Inlays	pearloid dots
Rosette	abalone	Side Markers	white
Binding	top and back	Truss Rod	double action
Binding Material	black plastic	Truss Rod Adjustment Wrench	4 mm
Top Finish	glossy	Logo	headstock with maple logo
Back/Sides Finish	glossy	Hardware Color	nickel
Pickguard	optional, black teardrop shape	Tuners	PingWell RM 1171-CVR, 3+3 configuration
Neck Material	maple	Bridge / Saddle	ovangkol / bone
Neck Profile	Traditional Even "C"	String Spacing at Bridge	2 5/32" / 54.8 mm
Fingerboard	ovangkol	Bridge Pins	white plastic with black dots