Eastman AR604CE Jim Finch Archtop guitar

Badge · #1 08-12-2011, 09:07 AM

Can anyone comment on this guitar. It's the oval hole one... I have played one recently and loved it but I'd be interested in others' views. Cheers!

rpguitar · #2 08-12-2011, 04:14 PM

First of all, it's Jim Fisch. The 600 series guitars are named in his memory.

I owned a 604, and currently own a 904CE. Both beautiful. The 604 was a gem and I wish I had it back. Lots of mojo and a unique yet classic, vintage sound.

Badge · #3 08-12-2011, 09:21 PM

thank you. There is not much info available on the net about the 604. Do you know what distinguishes the 600 series from the 800 and 900s? I take it the 604s are no longer being produced? all info gratefully received, thanks

rpguitar · #4 08-12-2011, 09:30 PM

The Jim Fisch (600) guitars have a mahogany body and neck, and rosewood fingerboard and tailpiece. The 800 and 900 Uptown Series guitars have a maple body and neck, and ebony fingerboard and tailpiece. The 900 series is "deluxe," with highly flamed maple back and sides, and natural wood binding.

All of them have a carved spruce top. And all the woods are carved - no laminates anywhere.

I didn't know the 604 was no longer produced... I just checked the Eastman site and I don't see it (or any of the oval hole models, for that matter). That would be a bummer.