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I have been looking for an archtop that will cover "amplified acoustic guitar" tones as well as typical jazz stuff. Have cycled through a couple of different Eastmans, with the last one being an AR380CE. I really liked the neck on that one (feels a bit different than my AR580CE or previous 603CED) but with the laminate construction it isn't quite as acoustic as I wanted. It does however scratch a different itch but that's another story. The AR880CE has the same great neck feel, but a much str...
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Eastman AR880CE Pisano Signature Archtop

Eastman AR880CE Pisano Signature Archtop

The AR880CE is a highly refined instrument that is steeped in jazz history


John Pisano has a storied career which includes performing and recording with numerous jazz legends (i.e. Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet, Joe Pass, Dianna Krall, etc.) Born in New York, John was steeped in jazz guitar tradition from an early age: he inherited an Epiphone from his father and later befriended numerous jazz guitar luminaries such as Lenny Bereau, Chuck Wayne, and Jim Hall. When John designed the Pisano series of guitars for Eastman, he was able to draw upon decades of experience as a player as well as a deep knowledge of archtop guitar construction which he gleaned from his association with Bob Benedetto, John Monteleone, and John D'Angelico. The result is an affordable instrument that incorporates the finest materials and lutherie know-how into a guitar that is both sonically satisfying and visually stunning.

Premium woods and high quality hardware make the AR880CE a stylish and powerful instrument


The AR880CE is Pisano's flagship model, featuring a carved, x braced, spruce top; maple back, sides, and neck; and an ebony fingerboard. The body is very comfortable, with a 16" lower bout and 2 3/4" depth and the scale length is an easy playing 25". Both functional and stylish, the AR880CE is outfitted with an attractive cello style tailpiece, Schaller tuners with ebony buttons, wood volume and tone knobs, an ebony pickguard, and an ebony, magnetically fastened truss rod cover. The overall style of the instrument is reminiscent of the understated, "clean" look pioneered by the great Jimmy D'Aquisto and later developed by Bob Benedetto. In an effort to keep embellishments to a minimum, the fingerboard is free of positioning dots (there are still side dots) and the headstock is free of any ornamentation.

Tonally refined, the AR880CE is an extremely versatile and capable jazz guitar

The mounted Kent Armstrong humbucker produces a rich, dark tone that sounds almost acoustic in its definition and clarity, yet is very feedback resistant allowing for high volume playing. Even unplugged, the select woods and finely carved top produce a tone that is warm and satisfying. These qualities make this a very versatile instrument which can be used in intimate settings and large halls all the same.

Not long ago, a guitar of this quality would cost a musician a year's salary. We can all thank John Pisano and the Eastman team for producing a premium instrument at a players price!


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Pros: nice acoustic vibe, well made, elegant looks, plays like butter

Cons: priced on the higher side for an import but at least Eastman runs a good shop

I have been looking for an archtop that will cover "amplified acoustic guitar" tones as well as typical jazz stuff. Have cycled through a couple of different Eastmans, with the last one being an AR380CE. I really liked the neck on that one (feels a bit different than my AR580CE or previous 603CED) but with the laminate construction it isn't quite as acoustic as I wanted. It does however scratch a different itch but that's another story. The AR880CE has the same great neck feel, but a much stronger acoustic voice. The amplified tone is a nice mix of wood and pickup. Very different from a full laminate guitar. My 580 is a hybrid but is also wearing TI flats so that is an entirely different thing altogether. So far the 880 is impressive. Workmanship is very good, woods are nice looking (though so is my 380 and 580), and I'm a sucker for wood binding. I really like the KA pickup. I can see why some folks call it "dark" sounding, but to my ear that balances out the maple back and sides. Not a cheap guitar, but certainly a lot less than a Sadowsky (which is full laminate and a different animal) and especially boutique instruments. Highly recommended if you can stretch your budget.

Submitted by: nostatic on 04/04/2023 12:50:32 PM

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