Eastman AR680CE Classic Finish John Pisano Signature Electric Archtop Guitar with Hardshell Case

The Eastman AR680CE is a beautifully handcrafted John Pisano Signature archtop that combines traditional jazz guitar design with premium solid tonewoods, elegant appointments, and exceptional tonal refinement. Finished in Eastman's rich Classic Truetone Gloss, this professional-grade instrument delivers the warmth, resonance, and expressive character associated with fine jazz guitars.

Featuring a solid spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides, the AR680CE produces a wonderfully warm and balanced acoustic voice with rich midrange, excellent articulation, and natural harmonic complexity. Its comfortable 16-inch hollowbody design and 2 3/4-inch body depth provide the resonance of a traditional jazz archtop in a more manageable, player-friendly size.

The mahogany neck features Eastman's comfortable Traditional Even C profile, paired with a smooth ebony fingerboard and John Pisano's signature inlay at the 12th fret. A 25-inch scale length and 20 Jescar frets provide excellent playability for sophisticated chord melodies, expressive single-note improvisation, and traditional jazz accompaniment.

Equipped with a Kent Armstrong Pisano neck pickup, the AR680CE delivers the beautifully rounded, articulate amplified tone that jazz guitarists appreciate. Warm lows, rich midrange, and clear, detailed highs allow the guitar's natural acoustic character to shine through, while its responsive dynamics make it equally suited to mellow accompaniment and expressive lead playing.

Distinctive John Pisano appointments include an elegant ebony tailpiece with decorative frog inlay, a signature wooden control knob, an ebony pickguard, and refined maple and ebony binding. Gold Gotoh tuners and Eastman's beautiful Classic Truetone Gloss finish complete this sophisticated instrument, offering a wonderful combination of traditional craftsmanship, premium materials, and timeless jazz guitar styling.

Includes Eastman hardshell case.

Specifications

• Brand: Eastman
• Model: AR680CE
• Series: John Pisano Signature
• Finish: Classic
• Finish Type: Truetone Gloss
• Body Style: 16" Hollowbody Jazz Archtop
• Body Dimensions: 16" x 2 3/4"
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid Mahogany
• Neck: Mahogany
• Neck Profile: Traditional Even C
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Inlay: John Pisano Signature at 12th Fret
• Scale Length: 25"
• Frets: 20 Jescar FW47104
• Nut: GraphTec
• Nut Width: 1.72"
• Neck Pickup: Kent Armstrong Pisano
• Controls: Pisano Signature Wooden Control Knob
• Bridge: Ebony
• Tailpiece: Ebony Pisano Style with Frog Inlay
• Tuners: Gotoh SG360-EN01GG
• Pickguard: Ebony
• Binding: Five-Ply Maple and Ebony on Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
• Hardware: Gold
• Potentiometer: 500K Linear Taper
• Capacitor: 0.022μF
• Output Jack: Switchcraft
• Truss Rod: Single Acting
• Strings: D'Addario NYXL .012–.052
• Case: Eastman Hardshell Case Included