Eastman Guitars AC122-1CE Acoustic Guitar

Eastman

Eastman Guitars AC122-1CE Acoustic Guitar
£699.00

Body Shape: The AC122-1CE features a Concert-sized body shape. Concert-sized guitars are known for their comfortable playability and balanced tonal response. They offer a versatile sound that works well for both fingerstyle playing and strumming.

Solid Sitka Spruce Top: The guitar is equipped with a solid Sitka spruce top. Sitka spruce is a popular tonewood choice for guitar tops due to its strength and versatility. It produces a balanced and dynamic sound with a broad tonal range. Sitka spruce tops are known for their clarity, projection, and responsiveness.

Solid Sapele Back and Sides: The AC122-1CE features Sapeleback and sides. Sapele is a tonewood that is often chosen for its warm and rich sound.

Cutaway Design and Electronics: The guitar features a cutaway design, allowing for easier access to the higher frets. It is also equipped with built-in electronics, which usually include a pickup and preamp system. This allows the guitar to be amplified when connected to an amplifier or sound system, making it suitable for live performances and studio recordings.

Comfortable Neck Profile: The AC122-1CE typically has a comfortable neck profile, designed to provide ease of playability. The neck is often made of mahogany or other tonewoods and is shaped to accommodate different playing styles and hand sizes.

These Photos are of the Actual Guitar.

  • Neck Material:Mahogany
  • Fingerboard:Ebony
  • Fingerboard Radius:12"
  • Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
  • Nut:Bone 1-3/4"
  • Fretwire:22 Jescar-FW43080
  • Scale Length:25.4"
  • Body Dimensions:16" x 4 1/4"
  • Bracings:Hand Scalloped X
  • Body Top:Solid Sitka Top
  • Body Back/Sides:Solid Sapele
  • Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing
  • Rosette:Classic
  • Truss Rod:Dual Acting
  • Binding:Top and Back
  • Binding Material:Tortoise
  • Logo:Eastman Maple
  • Inlay:Pearl Dots
  • Side Dot Color:White
  • Bridge Pins:Ebony
  • Body Top Finish:Gloss Nitrocellulose
  • Back/Sides Finish:Open Pore
  • Hardware Color:Nickel
  • Pickguard:None
  • Tuners:Ping RM 1171-CVR 3+3
  • Electronics:Fishman Sonitone
  • Strings:D'Addario .012-.053 #EXP16
  • Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
  • Case:Padded Eastman Gig Bag
  • Truss Rod Wrench:4mm
  • Color Options:Traditional

PING RN 1171-CVR 3-3 MACHINE HEADS

The primary function of the RM 1171-CVR 3+3 machine heads is to allow for precise tuning adjustments of the guitar strings. They provide smooth and stable tuning, allowing the player to achieve accurate pitch and maintain tuning stability during play.

SOLID SITKA SPRUCE TOP

When used as a solid top, Sitka spruce produces a tone that is clear, balanced, and responsive to a wide range of playing styles. Additionally, solid top guitars are generally considered to be of higher quality than guitars with laminate tops, as they allow for greater resonance and projection of sound.

SOLID SAPELE BACK AND SIDES

Sapele shares tonal similarities with mahogany, as they belong to the same family of hardwoods. Sapele back and sides produce a warm, balanced, and focused sound with a strong emphasis on the midrange frequencies. It offers a rich and resonant tone, with a slightly pronounced low-end response.

Projection and Volume: Sapele back and sides can provide good projection and volume, allowing the guitar's sound to project well in various playing situations. While it may not have the same level of projection as some other tonewoods, it offers a clear and articulate sound that works well in ensemble settings.

EBONY FINGERBOARD

onal characteristics of an ebony fingerboard can vary, but it generally adds a desirable clarity and brightness to the overall sound of the guitar. It is known for enhancing note articulation and sustain, giving each note a crisp and focused quality. Ebony's tonal properties can contribute to a balanced sound with well-defined highs and articulate lows.

EBONY/BONE SADDLE

Ebony is a dense and hard wood that is known for its durability and ability to produce a clear and bright sound, while bone is a dense and hard material that is commonly used in guitar construction for its ability to transmit sound efficiently. Together, the combination of ebony and bone creates a saddle that is strong, stable, and able to produce a balanced and resonant tone.

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