Handcrafted Guitars and Mandolins

Price list Effective August 1, 2008

Eastman Strings, Inc. u 22525 Gateway Center Drive u Clarksburg, MD 20871 u 800-624-0270 (O) u 800-390-7416 (F) u www.eastmanguitars.com Archtop Guitars

Premium tonewoods and meticulous craftsmanship form a harmonious relationship that has made Eastman’s name in the archtop guitar market. The choice of woods and the time honored processes followed to craft these guitars create an organically acoustic tone that is unrivaled. Chords are full and complex while single notes are crisp and well defined. Custom Kent Armstrong pickups compliment the sound of the wood and deliver a smooth balanced tone. The gold and ebony fittings provide form and function and the traditional finish is as beautiful as it is functional. Jim Fisch Mahogany Archtop Guitars Each Jim Fisch Archtop Guitar is handcrafted with a solid spruce and mahogany. These guitars feature rosewood fingerboards and fittings, Jinho tuners, a black Kent Armstrong pickup, and are available in classic and classic-sunburst finishes. Hardshell case included. Model Body Electronics Price AR605 16” F-hole archtop none $1695.00 AR605CE 16” F-hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $1895.00 AR610 17” F-Hole archtop none $1795.00 AR610CE 17” F-Hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $1995.00

Uptown Guitars The Uptown series of guitars put Eastman on the archtop map. Gotoh tuners with ebony buttons, gold Kent Armstrong pickups with adjustable pole pieces, and volume and tone controls are standard on Uptown guitars. Each guitar is handcrafted of solid spruce and flamed maple. Uptown guitars are available in classic, sunburst, and classic/sunburst finishes. Blonde guitars are available at a 20% upcharge. Hardshell case included. Model Body Electronics Price AR803CE-16 16” F-hole archtop with cutaway single set pickup $2395.00 AR803CE-16D 16” F-hole archtop with cutaway double set pickups $2495.00 AR804 16” oval-hole archtop none $1995.00 AR804CE 16” oval hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $2395.00 AR805 16” F-hole archtop none $1995.00 AR805CE 16” F-hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $2395.00 AR810 17” F-hole archtop none $2095.00 AR810CE 17” F-hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $2495.00 AR810CE-7 17” 7-string F-hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $2695.00 Uptown Deluxe Guitars Eastman Uptown Deluxe archtop guitars feature the outstanding craftsmanship of our Uptown models with upgraded features that create beautiful instruments of unsurpassed quality. These upgrades include the finest AAA spruce and maple, wood binding with inlaid purfling, and a five piece neck. Each guitar features a gold Kent Armstrong pickup with adjustable pole pieces, as well as a volume and tone control hidden beneath the pickguard. Uptown Deluxe guitars are available in classic, sunburst, classic-sunburst, and blonde finishes. Hardshell case included. Model Body Electronics Price AR905 16” F-hole archtop none $2995.00 AR905CE 16” F-hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $3395.00 AR910 17” F-hole archtop none $3195.00 AR910CE 17” F-hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $3495.00 AR910CE-7 17” 7-string F-hole archtop with cutaway floating pickup $3695.00

Options - Kent Armstrong pickup alone - $200.00 left hand model - $200.00 2 Signature Guitars

The John Pisano Signature Series World renowned jazz guitarist John Pisano personally designed his signature model from top to bottom, with all of the features he ever wanted in a guitar. John collaborated with noted pickup designer Kent Armstrong to design a humbucking pickup that covers the complete tonal spectrum, and makes this guitar sound as good plugged in as it does acoustically. The 600 series is available in classic finish only and the 800 series is available in classic, sunburst, or blonde. Hardshell case included. Model Body Wood Electronics Price AR680CE 16” F-Hole archtop with cutaway select spruce top/mahogany single set pickup $2695.00 AR880CE 16” F-Hole archtop with cutaway select spruce top/highly flamed maple single set pickup $3495.00 The El Rey Series 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. 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. Model Body Electronics Top Back & Sides Price ER1 El Rey Acoustic/Electric - Standard Jazz single set pickup spruce mahgoany $1695.00 ER2 El Rey Acoustic/Electric - Deluxe Jazz dual set pickup spruce maple $1995.00 ER3 El Rey Acoustic/Electric - Deluxe Rock dual set pickup maple mahogany $1995.00 ER3F El Rey Acoustic/Electric with F-hole dual set and acoustic pickup with stereo output maple mahogany $2495.00 EROE El Rey Acoustic/Electric with oval hole Fishman archtop pickup spruce maple $1995.00 ER7 7-string El Rey Acoustic/Electric single pickup spruce mahogany $2295.00 The Pagelli Signature Series The Pagelli Signature Series, designed in Switzerland by Claudio and Claudia Pagelli, is handcrafted in the Eastman workshop of AAA spruce and maple tonewoods. Its attractive asymetrical 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. Model Body Electronics Price PG1 17” ergonomic F-hole archtop with cutaway single floating pickup $3495.00 PG2 17” ergonomic F-hole archtop with cutaway single floating pickup $3995.00

The Thinline Series Eastman Thinline guitars measure 1 3/4” in depth and feature exceptional tonal qualities. Each guitar is handcrafted by Eastman’s talented luthiers and feature Kent Armstrong humbucking pickups. These versatile guitars neatly span the distance between a fine hollow body archtop and the classic center block thinline. 180 series guitars are available in classic, classic-sunburst, sunburst, red, and black finishes. 140 series guitars are available in classic, classic-sunburst, and sunburst finishes. Hardshell case included. Model Body Electronics Top Back & Sides Price T184MX 14” double cutaway - semi-hollow archtop dual set pickup maple mahogany $1895.00 T185MX 15” double cutaway - semi-hollow archtop dual set pickup maple mahogany $1995.00 T186MX 16” double cutaway - semi-hollow archtop dual set pickup maple mahogany $2095.00 T145SM 15” single cutaway - hollow archtop single set pickup spruce maple $2295.00 T146SM 16” single cutaway - hollow archtop single set pickup spruce maple $2395.00

Options - Kent Armstrong pickup alone - $200.00 left hand model - $200.00 3 Acoustic Guitars

Eastman Acoustic guitars are the latest addition to our line of fine instruments. Eachguitar is created with a solid top, back, and sides. The top is individually-voiced with scalloped X-bracing. The neck is hand-fitted to the body with a dovetail joint. Each guitar is finished with a rosewood headstock overlay, ebony fingerboard, bridge and bridge pins, and a hand- rubbed nitro-cellulose gloss lacquer finish. This selection of guitars has been developed to meet the needs of today’s demanding musicians.

The 3 Series All solid wood construction, ivoroid binding on body and fingerboard, chrome plated Gotoh tuners, Elixir light gauge strings, CE models include Fishman Matrix VT pickup system, molded hardshell case included

Model Top Back & Sides Body Price AC312 Sitka spruce mahogany 15” Orchestra Model $695.00 AC312CE Sitka spruce mahogany 15” Orchestra Model cutaway $995.00 AC320 Sitka spruce mahogany 16” Dreadnought $695.00 AC320CE Sitka spruce mahogany 16” Dreadnought cutaway $995.00 AC330-12 Sitka spruce mahogany 17” Jumbo 12-string $795.00

The 4 Series All solid wood construction, abalone rosette, ivoroid binding on body and fingerboard, chome plated Gotoh tuners, Elixir light gauge strings, CE models include Fishman Matrix VT pickup system, molded hardshell case included

Model Top Back & Sides Body Price AC412 Sitka spruce Indian rosewood 15” Orchestra Model $995.00 AC412CE Sitka spruce Indian rosewood 15” Orchestra Model cutaway $1295.00 AC420 Sitka spruce Indian rosewood 16” Dreadnought $995.00 AC420CE Sitka spruce Indian rosewood 16” Dreadnought cutaway $1295.00 AC430-12 Sitka spruce Indian rosewood 17” Jumbo 12-string $1095.00

The 5 Series Select mahogany back and sides, AAA spruce top, hand inlayed maple rosette, rosewood binding on body, fingerboard and headstock, gold plated Gotoh tuners, Elixir light gauge strings, CE models include Fishman Matrix VT pickup system, molded hardshell case included

Model Top Back & Sides Body Price AC512 Engelmann spruce mahogany 15” Orchestra Model $1295.00 AC512CE Engelmann spruce mahogany 15” Orchestra Model cutaway $1595.00 AC520 Engelmann spruce mahogany 16” Dreadnought $1295.00 AC520CE Engelmann spruce mahogany 16” Dreadnought cutaway $1595.00 AC522 Engelmann spruce mahogany 16” Grand Auditorium $1295.00 AC522CE Engelmann spruce mahogany 16” Grand Auditorium cutaway $1595.00 AC530-12 Engelmann spruce mahogany 17” Jumbo 12-string $1395.00

4 The 6 Series Highly flamed maple back and sides, AAA spruce top, hand inlayed abalone rosette, maple binding on body, fingerboard and headstock, gold plated Gotoh tuners, Elixir light gauge strings, Grand Concert model features a slotted headstock, CE models include Fishman Matrix VT pickup system, molded hardshell case included

Model Top Back & Sides Body Price AC608CE Engelmann spruce maple 15” Grand Concert cutaway with slotted headstock $1795.00 AC612CE Engelmann spruce maple 15” Orchestra Model cutaway $1795.00 AC620CE Engelmann spruce maple 16” Dreadnought cutway $1795.00 AC622CE Engelmann spruce maple 16” Grand Auditorium cutaway $1795.00 AC630CE Engelmann spruce maple 17” Jumbo cutaway $1795.00 AC630CE-12 Engelmann spruce maple 17” Jumbo 12-string cutaway $1895.00 The 7 Series Select Indian Rosewood back and sides, AAA spruce top, hand inlayed maple rosette, rosewood binding on body, fingerboard and headstock, gold plated Gotoh tuners, Elixir light gauge strings, Grand Concert Model features a slotted headstock, CE models include Fishman Matrix VT pickup system, molded hardshell case included

Model Top Back & Sides Body Price AC708 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 15” Grand Concert with slotted headstock $1395.00 AC708CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 15” Grand Concert cutaway with slotted headstock $1695.00 AC712 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 15” Orchestra Model $1395.00 AC712CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 15” Orchestra Model cutaway $1695.00 AC720 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 16” Dreadnought $1395.00 AC720CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 16” Dreadnought cutaway $1695.00 AC722 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 16” Grand Auditorium $1395.00 AC722CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 16” Grand Auditorium cutaway $1695.00 The 8 Series Highly select Indian Rosewood back and sides, AAA spruce top, hand inlayed abalone rosette, highly figured maple binding on body, fingerboard and headstock, ebony Gotoh tuners, Elixir light gauge strings, Grand Concert Model features a slotted headstock, CE models include Fishman Matrix VT pickup system, molded hardshell case included

Model Top Back & Sides Body Price AC808 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 15” Grand Concert with slotted headstock $1695.00 AC808CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 15” Grand Concert cutaway with slotted headstock $1995.00 AC812 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 15” Orchestra Model $1695.00 AC812CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 15” Orchestra Model cutaway $1995.00 AC820 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 16” Dreadnought $1695.00 AC820CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 16” Dreadnought cutaway $1995.00 AC822 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 16” Grand Auditorium $1695.00 AC822CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 16” Grand Auditorium cutaway $1995.00 AC830CE Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 17” Jumbo cutaway $1995.00 AC830-12 Engelmann spruce Indian rosewood 17” Jumbo 12-string $1795.00 The AJ Series All solid wood construction, ivoroid binding on body and fingerboard, nickel plated Gotoh tuners, Elixir light gauge strings, CE models include Fishman Matrix VT pickup system, molded hardshell case included

Model Top Back & Sides Body Price AJ616 spruce mahogany 16” Archback $1350.00 AJ616CE spruce mahogany 16” Archback cutaway $1650.00 AJ816 spruce maple 16” Archback $1650.00 AJ816CE spruce maple 16” Archback cutaway $1950.00

Options - sunburst top - $100.00 left hand model - $200.00 Fishman Matrix VT pickup alone - $200.00 cutaway alone - $100.00 5 Mandolins

500 Models These mandolins are crafted from solid spruce and maple with ebony fingerboard and an adjustable bridge. 500 model mandolins are available in classic and classic-sunburst finishes and include a shaped case. Model Top Back & Sides Body Price MD504 spruce maple A-style with oval hole $750.00 MD505 spruce maple A-style with F-holes $750.00 MD514 spruce maple F-style with oval hole $1250.00 MD515 spruce maple F-style with F-holes $1250.00 600 Models Modeled after the classic instruments of the 1920’s, 600 model mandolins include an ebony fingerboard, adjustable bridge, and 3-ply full ivoroid binding. 6 series mandolins are available in classic, sunburst, and classic-sunburst finishes and include an oblong case. Model Top Back & Sides Body Price MD604 spruce flamed maple A-style with oval-hole $950.00 MD605 spruce flamed maple A-style with F-holes $950.00 MD614 spruce flamed maple F-style with oval-hole $1550.00 MD615 spruce flamed maple F-style with F-holes $1550.00 800 Models The 800 model mandolins are handcarved from solid select spruce with highly flamed maple backs and sides with full ivoroid bindings. Features include - ebony fingerboard, adjustable bridge, gold plated Schaller tuners with mother-of-pearl buttons and are finished in classic, classic-sunburst, or sunburst finishes. Blonde mandolins are available at a 20% upcharge. In the style of Lloyd Loar’s mandolins of the 1920’s, MD815V mandolins feature Adirondack spruce tops and hand applied old varnish. Oblong case with accessory compartments included.

Model Top Back & Sides Body Price MD804 select spruce highly flamed maple A-style with oval-hole $1250.00 MD804D select spruce highly flamed maple 2-pointer with oval-hole $1350.00 MD805 select spruce highly flamed maple A-style with F-holes $1250.00 MD805D select spruce highly flamed maple 2-pointer with F-holes $1350.00 MD814 select spruce highly flamed maple F-style with oval-hole $1950.00 MD815 select spruce highly flamed maple F-style with F-holes $1950.00 MD815V- with Oil varnish Adirondack spruce highly flamed maple F-style with F-holes $1999.00 MDA815 - mandola select spruce highly flamed maple F-style with F-holes $1995.00 MDC805 mandocello select spruce highly flamed maple A-style with F-holes $2395.00

900 Models Crafted from the finest materials, Eastman combines AAA spruce tops, AAA highly flamed maple backs and sides. with highly figured maple binding to create the 900 model. Each mandolin features ebony fingerboard, an adjustable bridge, gold plated Schaller tuners with mother- of-pearl buttons and hand applied nitro-cellulose lacquer in classic, classic-sunburst, sunburst or blonde finishes. Oblong case with accessory compartments included. Model Top Back & Sides Body Price MD904 AAA spruce highly flamed AAA maple 2-pointer with oval-hole $1850.00 MD905 AAA spruce highly flamed AAA maple 2-pointer with F-holes $1850.00 MD914 AAA spruce highly flamed AAA maple F-style with oval-hole $2850.00 MD915 AAA spruce highly flamed AAA maple F-style with F-holes $2850.00 6 Fiberglass Cases

J.W. Eastman cases are crafted of state-of-the-art fiberglass. Each case weighs a little over 8 pounds and has draw bolt latches for a weather-tight seal. The interior features include total suspension of the instrument, padding made of molded foam, plush lining, and a detachable accessory pouch. These cases come with back pack straps for easy carrying. Available in 7 vibrant colors: red, white, blue, yellow, green, silver, and black. Item # Description Price CAGT-14 Classical Guitar $231.00 CAGT-15 Acoustic Guitar (Dreadnaught) $242.00 CAGT-16 16” Jumbo/Archtop $253.00 CAGT-17 17” Jumbo/Archtop $275.00 CAMD-16 A or F-style Mandolin $155.00

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7 Eastman Strings, Inc. u 22525 Gateway Center Drive u Clarksburg, MD 20871 u 800-624-0270 (O) u 800-390-7416 (F) u www.eastmanmandolins.com