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Settle into your musical stride with the Eastman AC522CE grand auditorium acoustic-electric guitar! This fine piece of Eastman craftsmanship boasts a solid European spruce top that rests on a body of solid A-grade mahogany, yielding impeccably full and rich tone. Apart from player comforts like a Traditional Even “C”-shaped mahogany neck and glassy ebony fingerboard, the AC522CE also utilizes a sound port at the side to reflect its vibrations right up to the player’s ear. When it comes time to take the stage or take to the recording studio, the AC522CE offers up an LR Baggs Element VTC under-saddle pickup and electronics system for a richly-translated electric voice. Other notables, like hand-carved scalloped X-bracing, a mahogany arm bevel, and a Tone-Tite neck system devised by master luthier Dana Bourgeois, result in an instrument with stunning personality and top-notch 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 AC522CE’s fretboard. The grand auditorium body ensures proper projection from its solid European spruce top and solid A-grade mahogany body. The AC522CE also features a Tone-Tite neck system designed by the renowned Dana Bourgeois. This system creates the ideal neck-to-body conduit for transferring energy and resonance to the saddle, bridge, and soundboard. 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.





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LR Baggs Element VTC for studio-quality sound





Eastman chose the best for its AC522CE 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


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Eastman AC522CE Grand Auditorium Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:


Built with a grand auditorium body for prime projection


Solid A-grade mahogany back and sides for rich, full sound


Solid European spruce top adds articulation to each note


Tone-Tite neck system forms an optimal neck-to-body resonance and energy transference area


Mahogany arm bevel aids in player comfort


1.5-inch side sound port reflects vibrations directly to the player’s ear


Mahogany neck with Traditional Even "C" shape


Silky-smooth ebony fingerboard with Jescar frets


Bone nut and gold 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