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 #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 $4,599

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    Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2300941

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  • Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2400712 w/ OHSC

    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 $4,599

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    Eastman AR905CE-TC Archtop Jazz Guitar #L2400712 w/ OHSC

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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 $4,599

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Eastman - El Rey

Taking a slight departure from full-sized archtop guitars, Eastman partnered with Otto D’Ambrosio to design the El Rey. These completely handcarved 14″ electric guitars are for the player who demands tomorrow’s cutting edge instruments, today.

  • Eastman ER1 Carved Archtop Hollowbody Electric Guitar #1545 w/ case

    Classic jazz archtop tone in a lightweight, resonant 14 inch body. Carved spruce top, mahogany sides and carved mahogany back to give a dark warm jazz tone similar to a Gibson L5CES. Patented "neck block cutaway" construction for upper-register access without sacrificing tone. Lowest price guaranteed

    MSRP $2,325
    Price $1,860

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    Eastman ER1 Carved Archtop Hollowbody Electric Guitar #1545 w/ case

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  • Eastman ER1 Carved Archtop Hollowbody Electric Guitar #1568 w case

    Classic jazz archtop tone in a lightweight, resonant 14 inch body. Carved spruce top, mahogany sides and carved mahogany back to give a dark warm jazz tone similar to a Gibson L5CES. Patented "neck block cutaway" construction for upper-register access without sacrificing tone. Lowest price guaranteed

    MSRP $2,325
    Price $1,860

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    Eastman ER1 Carved Archtop Hollowbody Electric Guitar #1568 w case

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With the patented ‘neck block cutaway’ construction and six unique models, they are ideal for any musical application. The El Rey series features Kent Armstrong pickups, gold plated Gotoh hardware, and a 25″ scale length. Lightweight and versatile, these hand-crafted guitars come in five finishes: classic, sunburst, classic-sunburst, black, and custom red. Hardshell case included.



Eastman - Pagelli Signature

The Pagelli Signature Series, designed in Switzerland by Claudio and Claudia Pagelli, is handcrafted in the Eastman workshop of AAA spruce and maple tonewoods.

  • Eastman PG2 Features

    Bold design to match its glorious archtop tone! Hand-carved spruce top & maple sides & back. Stunning blond finish with contrasting ebony pickguard. Floating Kent Armstrong single-coil pickup. Lowest price guaranteed!

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    Eastman PG2 Features
  • Eastman PG1 Features

    Bold design to match its glorious archtop tone! Hand-carved spruce top & maple sides & back. Warm classic finish with striking blond pickguard. Floating Kent Armstrong single-coil pickup. Lowest price guaranteed!

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    Eastman PG1 Features

Its attractive asymmetrical 17″ design features modern F-holes with a contrasting maple tailpiece and bridge on the PG1 and a contrasting ebony tailpiece and bridge on the PG2. The PG1 is available in a classic finish and the PG2 is in an stunning blonde finish. Hardshell case included.



Eastman - Left Handed Guitars

  • 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