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NGD! Eastman AR805
As promised, here are a few pics.
This guitar is definitely a keeper! She has the bark, clarity and snap one would expect from an archtop. However, she has more acoustic presence, harmonic depth and a good bit more sustain than many I've tried (including pricey examples). She's as loud as my custom flattops w/ lots of headroom...overall an aggressive axe with a sensitive side. It came with a nice hardshell case, as well. I had a nice Godin 5th Ave a number of years ago (bought it used and nicely set up). This Eastman has everything I liked about the Godin and so much more. Same level of acoustic presence, but more refined and resonant. I have to say this guitar has much more depth and nuance to its voice than ANYTHING I played recently in the $500-$800 range. The playability is far superior, as well. I'm a happy camper... EDIT: The neck profile is very functional...sort of a medium D or C with a 1 3/4" nut. Feels very natural to me as a flattop player. Definitely not a baseball bat, not a crazy vintage V, nor a low profile shredder (Eddie Van Archtop?). This guitar is definitely going to have me brushing up on my flatpicking. Love the picking *snap* of this guitar! I've been concentrating on flattop fingerstyle (so much to learn!) for several years. I have to put in a plug for Django Books and Michael Horowitz...great guy with whom to do business. He has a lot of knowledge and experience to share, and is very helpful. I called him a few months back thinking about a Gypsy Jazz guitar, but after he gave me the ins and outs of of both GJs and Archtops, I decided an archtop was a better fit. He put no pressure on me, let me take my time. I finally pulled the trigger and feel good about it.
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That is a beautiful guitar. Like a lot of flat top players, I have tried to warm up to arch tops with not much success. This seems like an option that I should look into. Enjoy!
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Gorgeous guitar! Congratulations! Enjoy your new axe!
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A Wise Buy Oddmanout!
I bought my first AR805(e) in 2007 and it had that classic finish. It sounded wonderful as an acoustic and very nice amplified. I traded it in 2016 and immediately missed it Last year I saw a 2008 sunburst version on ebay and now it is mine! Notice how the logo has changed! I am convinced that these guitars are the best quality/value on the market although destined to become classics as Eastman no longer make this model.
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Very pretty guitar! Congrat's.
I've been to Michael's Django Books residence in Seattle and, too, was impressed by his nature and the quality of the guitars I played. |
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Looks real nice : congratulations !
Bernie |
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Congratulations! That's a beautiful guitar.
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https://www.eastmanguitars.com/ar805
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https://www.eastmanguitars.com/electric_archtop The AR805 is listed in the first category...
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Wow, that is one pretty guitar! Congratulations. I'd like to play one of those.
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Happened to visit my local shop on the way home from work today (Gryphon Stringed Instruments in Palo Alto). They had an AR805 on display. Out of curiosity, I played the AR805 for the first time ever.
Wow! I can see why everyone raves about it! Very responsive guitar from the lightest touch to heaviest strum. Might have to put this guitar on my guitar bucket list. Congratulations again!
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Congrats! Super jealous!
Every time I see one of these I do some mental gymnastics to see if I can just wrangle a sale/trade/loose change... one of these days!
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Congrats.
Great looking guitar.
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Thanks for the compliments! She's a sweetie.
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Thanks again for all the compliments!
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