Eastman AR680CE

The Eastman AR680CE is a premium 16" jazz archtop designed in collaboration with legendary guitarist John Pisano. Crafted from solid tonewoods, it features a hand-carved solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, delivering a warm, resonant tone with excellent clarity. The Venetian cutaway allows for effortless access to higher frets, while the ebony fingerboard ensures smooth playability.

Equipped with a Kent Armstrong Pisano Signature pickup, this guitar offers a rich, articulate sound, perfect for jazz and beyond. Elegant details such as the ebony pickguard, Pisano-style ebony tailpiece with frog inlay, and gold hardware enhance its refined aesthetic. A true performer’s instrument, the AR680CE is a must-have for players seeking classic jazz tones with exceptional craftsmanship.

Specifications:

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Neck Profile: Traditional Even C
• Nut: GraphTec 1.72"
• 1st String Fret Height: .022"
• 12th String Fret Height: Bass .078" and Treble .062"
• Fretwire: 20 Jescar FW47104
• Scale Length: 25"
• Body Style: 16" Jazz Archtop
• Body Dimensions: 16" x 2 3/4"
• Body Top: Solid Spruce
• Body Back/Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Truss Rod: Single Acting
• Binding: Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
• Binding Material: 5 Ply Maple, Ebony
• Inlay: Pisano Signature at the 12th Fret
• Finish: Truetone Gloss
• Hardware Color: Gold
• Pickguard: Ebony
• Tailpiece: Ebony Pisano Style w/ Frog Inlay
• Bridge: Ebony
• String Spacing: 2 3/32"
• Tuners: Gotoh SG360-EN01GG
• Knobs: Pisano Signature Wood Knob
• Neck Pickup: Kent Armstrong Pisano
• Pickup Height: 3/32"
• Pickup Frame: Black Plastic
• Capacitors: 0.022μF
• Potentiometers: 500K Linear Taper
• Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Strings: D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
• Case: Hardshell Case