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With such an assortment of capable guitar manufacturers worldwide, Sweetwater is always pleased to partner with companies like Eastman Guitars that are a cut above when it comes to artistry and craftsmanship. The Eastman AC322CE grand auditorium acoustic-electric guitar starts with a body of mahogany to build a flat response with delightfully warm and natural sound, then adds a Sitka spruce top to further accentuate each note. This handcrafted, all-solid-wood guitar takes advantage of its grand auditorium body shape to offer optimal projection. A Traditional Even "C"-shaped mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard join the tonewood cocktail to make for a supremely smooth and enjoyable playing experience. Other features like a bone nut, closed-back tuners, and Venetian cutaway contribute to this guitar's top-notch design. Lastly, an LR Baggs Element VTC under-saddle pickup makes for killer plugged-in sonics at every performance.





Fine Eastman craftsmanship, front and center





Whether you opt for a fingerstyle approach or intricate chordal work, it’s easy to find your footing on the AC322CE’s fretboard. The grand auditorium body ensures proper projection from its Sitka spruce top and mahogany body. The dovetail neck joint further aids with vibrational transfer from the strings to the mahogany neck to the body. Not to mention, this mahogany neck sports a Traditional Even “C” shape for undeniable comfort whenever the guitar is in your hands, while the cutaway ensures optimum access to all of the Jescar frets. Plus, hand-scalloped X-bracing bolsters the resonance of this guitar, keeping the spruce top strong and balanced throughout its life.





LR Baggs Element VTC for studio-quality sound





Eastman chose the best for its AC322CE grand auditorium acoustic-electric guitar by outfitting it with an LR Baggs Element VTC electronics system. With this system, you’ll achieve studio-mastered sound imbued with superior warmth and natural balance every time you plug in. Boasting an all-discrete Class A preamp and built-in LF compressor, the Element VTC system is the perfect match to bring this acoustic guitar’s voice to the forefront. The proprietary analog compressor in this design operates below 400Hz and is tuned to reflect the dynamics of this acoustic guitar with excellence.





Eastman Guitars: thinking inside the box





Many know the Eastman Music Company as a trusted name in the realm of band and orchestra instruments. Fortunately for all guitar lovers, Eastman Guitars has attained a similar stature with its steadfast dedication to the guitar-building process. Similar to how Sweetwater got its start, Eastman founder Qian Ni grew his business from its humble origins in the back of his car to its status as a burgeoning, reputable company. Today, Eastman is also the proud owner of Bourgeois Guitars ? as a matter of fact, Eastman’s high-end guitars are voiced by hand by luthiers trained under the multitalented Dana Bourgeois. True to Ni’s vision, Eastman Guitars meticulously approaches each instrument, backing them with a lifetime warranty. From hand-scalloped bracing to fine tonewoods to precision tap tuning, an Eastman guitar is a feature-rich instrument that will grow with you musically for years to come!





Eastman Music Company President Qian Ni


Eastman AC322CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Built with a grand auditorium body for prime projection


Mahogany back and sides for flat response and warm, natural sound


Sitka spruce top adds articulation to each note


All solid wood construction


Dovetail neck joint helps with vibration transfer from neck to body


Mahogany neck with Traditional Even "C" shape


Silky-smooth ebony fingerboard with Jescar frets


Bone nut and nickel hardware


Hand-scalloped X-bracing keeps top strengthened and helps with resonance


Equipped with LR Baggs Element VTC under-saddle pickup with volume, tone, and compression controls