Eastman PCH3-GAce-TBK Trans Black

Part of the PCH Series: Access to Eastman Luthiery

The PCH3-GACE-TBK belongs to Eastman's PCH series, designed to offer the brand's DNA at a very accessible price. It features a carefully selected solid top, X-bracing, and manufacturing quality consistent with the company's standards. It's an excellent entry point into the Eastman world for discerning guitarists.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

Comfortable and versatile, this electro-acoustic guitar suits beginners to intermediate players who want to progress without changing instruments, as well as seasoned musicians seeking a reliable guitar. Its balance makes it suitable for folk, pop, acoustic rock, blues, and fingerstyle.

Sound Characteristics

The solid Sitka spruce top provides attack, projection, and dynamics, while the laminated maple back and sides tighten the low end for precise midrange and treble clarity. The X-bracing promotes resonance and sustain, and the Grand Auditorium shape balances bass and clarity. Plugged in, the Eastman electronics by Fishman deliver a natural and defined sound, easy to shape within a mix.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Phosphor bronze string set .012-.053 (original gauge), 12" radius compatible capo, strap with strap lock for the headstock, soundhole humidifier/gig bag for wood stability, black "teardrop" pickguard (Eastman option) to protect the top.

Technical specifications

Shape	Grand Auditorium Cutaway (GACE)	Frets	22, Jescar FW43080
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Inlays	pearl dots
Back and sides	laminated maple	Scale length	25.0" / 635 mm
Bracing	X-Braced	Nut	bone, width 25.4 mm / 1.00"
Rosette	abalone	Bridge	ovangkol with bone saddle
Body finish	glossy top; glossy back and sides	String spacing at bridge	1.97" / 50 mm
Color	Trans Black	Bridge pins	white plastic with black dot
Binding	top and back; binding material: black plastic; white purflings on sides	Tuners	PingWell RM 1171-CVR, 3+3 configuration
Pickguard	black teardrop (optional)	Hardware color	nickel
Body dimensions	16.0" x 1.00" / 406 x 25.4 mm	System	Eastman by Fishman pickup (under-saddle sensor with discreet preamp)
Neck material	maple	Strings installed	D'Addario .012-.053 (#EXP16)
Profile	Traditional Even "C"	Action height at 12th fret	3/32" on bass side (~2.38 mm); 2/32" on treble side (~1.59 mm)
Truss rod	dual action	Logo	maple headstock plate
Fingerboard	ovangkol	Case	padded Eastman gig bag included
Fingerboard radius	12" / 305 mm	Truss rod wrench	4 mm