Eastman

Eastman guitars and mandolins came as the result of a passion for high quality string instruments inherited from our internationally recognized fine violin line. Eastman offers musicians an opportunity to enjoy instruments produced by expert craftspeople entirely by hand using the best possible tonewoods, and time tested carving/building techniques.

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Eastman - 16 and 17 Archtops

Premium tonewoods and the time honored process of meticulous hand craftsmanship form a harmonious relationship that has established Eastman as a major force in the world of archtop guitars. Today Eastman offers the widest selection of classic and contemporary archtop guitars in the industry. Most often associated with jazz, Eastman archtops are frequently used in many other styles of music due to their beautiful sound, range and finish.

  • Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2300819

    New model Eastman 905CE-TC with thermo-cured woods & Lollar pickup. Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back.  Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with pro setup ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,999
    Price $3,999

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    Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2300819

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  • Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2300940

    New model Eastman 905CE-TC with thermo-cured woods & Lollar pickup. Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back.  Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with pro setup ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,999
    Price $3,999

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    Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2300940

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  • Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2300941

    New model Eastman 905CE-TC with thermo-cured woods & Lollar pickup. Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back.  Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with pro setup ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,999
    Price $3,999

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    Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2300941

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  • Eastman AR605CED Spruce Mahogany 16″ Archtop 2 HB w case

    A classic 16 inch F-hole archtop built with "Old-World" craftsmanship. Carved spruce top, carved mahogany sides & back. Articulate midrange, great projection and a vintage "woody" tone. Also available in a non-electric, non-cutaway model (AR605).Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $2,995
    Price $2,395

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    Eastman AR605CED Spruce Mahogany 16″ Archtop 2 HB w case

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  • Eastman 2023 AR805CE Carved GoldBurst Archtop Jazz Guitar routed HB & case

    Eastman deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop . . Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back custom hand wound Kent Armstrong PAF 0 hum bucker pickup

    MSRP $3,689
    Price $2,935

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    Eastman 2023 AR805CE Carved GoldBurst Archtop Jazz Guitar routed HB & case

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  • Eastman AR905CE 2023 Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2200458 SOLD

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350
    $3,650

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    Eastman AR905CE 2023 Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2200458 SOLD
  • Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0188

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350

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    Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0188
  • Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0189

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350

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    Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0189
  • Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0188

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350

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    Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0188
  • Eastman AR905CE Blonde Heavily Flamed Archtop Jazz Guitar #12650290 w case HOLD

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $3,950

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  • Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #146500130 w case

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $3,650

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    Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #146500130 w case
  • 2016 Eastman Archtop Jazz Guitar AR905CE-BD 13650203 w case

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $3,950

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    2016 Eastman Archtop Jazz Guitar AR905CE-BD 13650203 w case
  • Pre-Owned Eastman AR905CE CS #5226 2016 w/ Case

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $3,650
    $3,499 $2,799

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    Pre-Owned Eastman AR905CE CS #5226 2016 w/ Case
  • Eastman AR905 Features

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE).

    MSRP $3,550

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    Eastman AR905 Features
  • Eastman AR905CE-7 Features -Discontinued

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE).

    MSRP $4,650

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    Eastman AR905CE-7 Features -Discontinued
  • Eastman AR905CE-C Features

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE).

    MSRP $4,350

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    Eastman AR905CE-C Features
  • Eastman AR805CE Features

    A "lively" 16 inch F-hole archtop in the "traditional" style. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides and back. Custom Kent Armstrong floating pickup. Also available in a non-electric, non-cutaway model (AR805). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

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    Eastman AR805CE Features
  • Eastman AR905CE Features

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350

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    Eastman AR905CE Features


Eastman - Uptown Series

The Uptown series of guitars put Eastman on the archtop map. Gotoh tuners with ebony buttons, gold Kent Armstrong pickups with adjustable pole pieces, and volume and tone controls are standard on Uptown guitars.

  • Eastman 2023 AR805CE Carved GoldBurst Archtop Jazz Guitar routed HB & case

    Eastman deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop . . Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back custom hand wound Kent Armstrong PAF 0 hum bucker pickup

    MSRP $3,689
    Price $2,935

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    Eastman 2023 AR805CE Carved GoldBurst Archtop Jazz Guitar routed HB & case

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  • Eastman AR905CE 2023 Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2200458 SOLD

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350
    $3,650

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    Eastman AR905CE 2023 Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2200458 SOLD
  • Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0188

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350

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    Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0188
  • Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0189

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350

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    Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0189
  • Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0188

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $4,350

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    Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #0188
  • Eastman AR905CE Blonde Heavily Flamed Archtop Jazz Guitar #12650290 w case HOLD

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $3,950

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    Eastman AR905CE Blonde Heavily Flamed Archtop Jazz Guitar #12650290 w case HOLD
  • Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #146500130 w case

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $3,650

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    Eastman AR905CE Sunburst Archtop Jazz Guitar #146500130 w case
  • 2016 Eastman Archtop Jazz Guitar AR905CE-BD 13650203 w case

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $3,950

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    2016 Eastman Archtop Jazz Guitar AR905CE-BD 13650203 w case
  • Pre-Owned Eastman AR905CE CS #5226 2016 w/ Case

    Our deluxe-appointed 16 inch F-hole archtop. "Private Reserve" tonewoods create instruments with unsurpassed tone and response. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides & back. Also available in a left-handed model (AR905LCE). Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $3,650
    $3,499 $2,799

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    Pre-Owned Eastman AR905CE CS #5226 2016 w/ Case

Each guitar is handcrafted of solid spruce and flamed maple. Uptown guitars are available in classic, sunburst, and classic/sunburst finishes. Blonde guitars are available at a 20% upcharge. Hardshell case included.

The Eastman 803 series was designed for the giging guitarist that needs flexibility, clarity and fullness. The 803 series features a hand carved spruce top with a hand carved ample back and solid maple sides. This series is available in a 15″ lower bout series and a 16″ lower bout series. You may select a single pickup X braced model which has a slightly more acoutic tone and perhaps just a light more responsiveness. Or a double pickup model featuring parallel bracing and a darker Jazz tone reminescent of “Kenny Burrell” like tone. The two pickup model is more feedback resistant, has more cutting power due to the additional bridge pickup and much more flexibility for all types of music. Look no further, because Eastman has a fine handcrafted guitar that is just perfect for your needs, and Guitars ‘n Jazz always has a large selection of each and every model in almost any color.



Eastman - Jim Fisch Series

Each Jim Fisch Archtop Guitar is hand crafted with a solid Spruce for the top and Mahogany back and sides- which is available in a whole series of different archtops.

  • Eastman AR605CED Spruce Mahogany 16″ Archtop 2 HB w case

    A classic 16 inch F-hole archtop built with "Old-World" craftsmanship. Carved spruce top, carved mahogany sides & back. Articulate midrange, great projection and a vintage "woody" tone. Also available in a non-electric, non-cutaway model (AR605).Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $2,995
    Price $2,395

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    Eastman AR605CED Spruce Mahogany 16″ Archtop 2 HB w case

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  • Eastman AR605 Features

    A classic 16 inch F-hole archtop built with "Old-World" craftsmanship. Carved spruce top, carved mahogany sides & back. Articulate midrange, great projection and a vintage "woody" tone. Also available in a non-electric, non-cutaway model (AR605).

    MSRP $1,975

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    Eastman AR605 Features
  • Eastman AR605CE Features

    A classic 16 inch F-hole archtop built with "Old-World" craftsmanship. Carved spruce top, carved mahogany sides & back. Articulate midrange, great projection and a vintage "woody" tone. Also available in a non-electric, non-cutaway model (AR605).Lowest price guaranteed. All GnJ guitars ship fast, and come with proset up ready to gig right out of the box.

    MSRP $2,050

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    Eastman AR605CE Features

The 605ce features Rosewood fingerboards and are available in Classic and Classic/Sunburst finishes. The mahogany back and sides ad a warmth and depth to the guitar not found in standard maple back and sides archtops. The Rosewood fingerboard enhances the warmth of this archtop.

The 16″ 605ce has a flatter Django style cutaway that imparts a very homogenous tone with great clarity to all the chordal voicing, which excellent chordal note separation This series sound great acoustically with great projection and fullness and is the preferred combination for bluegrass and country music.

The 610 ce is a 17″ fully carved archtop with a traditional Venetian cutaway that creates greater note separation and brighter highs, and fuller lows than its 16′ counterpart. Warm, full with plenty of projection this guitar can stand alone acoustically or amplified with the best archtops. Most Eastman archtops with cutaways are equipped with Kent armstrong designed pickups attach to the pickguard and not to the top of the guitar to allow the greatest acoustic tone and projection.

The 600 series also comes in non cutaway archtops that have the larger top and back soundboards that allow this to be played acoustically with greater projection. The non cutaway models are the favorite of all comping musicians for achieving that chunky full rhythm sound of the big bands of the 30’s and 40’s. Great chordal note separation and full loud projection found on only the most well made hand made archtops. The Non cutaway models are stocked with f holes for the greatest chordal note separation and in the 16 inch 605 and the 17″ 610 models,

The 604 is a 16″ oval hole model with a great acoustic voice for those special acoustic situations that require greater chordal note separation that can be found in an acoustic or flat top guitar.



Eastman - Left Handed Guitars

  • Eastman AR805LCE Classic Archtop Electric Guitar #4465

    A "lively" 16 inch F-hole archtop in the "traditional" style. Carved spruce top with cutaway, carved maple sides and back. Custom Kent Armstrong floating pickup. Also available in a non-electric, non-cutaway model (AR805).

    MSRP $2,799

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    Eastman AR805LCE Classic Archtop Electric Guitar #4465
  • Eastman AR805CE Lefty Archtop Jazz Guitar #4465

    A "lively" 16 inch F-hole archtop in the "traditional" style. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides and back. Custom Kent Armstrong floating pickup. Also available in a non-electric, non-cutaway model (AR805).

    MSRP $2,695

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    Eastman AR805CE Lefty Archtop Jazz Guitar #4465
  • Eastman AR805LCE Features

    A "lively" 16 inch F-hole archtop in the "traditional" style. Carved spruce top, carved maple sides and back. Custom Kent Armstrong floating pickup. Also available in a non-electric, non-cutaway model (AR805).

    MSRP $2,595

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    Eastman AR805LCE Features