Anyone have any leads on an Eastman AR503CE in Blonde/Natural?

[chris32895]

I like the inexpensive (relatively) AR503CE but not a huge fan of either factory finish offered on the Eastman site (burst or 'classic'). On Guitars 'n Jazz I do see some previous listings for the AR503CE in blonde as well as some other sites with used listings but nothing current and no mention of blonde as an option.

I did email Lou at Guitars 'n Jazz a while back but got no response. I don't see listings for this just sold ones on Reverb or Ebay.

Anyone know if this is an option offered or where to find one? I'm really smitten by the AR503's simple styling and set-in humbucker and I almost always prefer a natural finish on my instruments.

[2bornot2bop]

I’ve never seen one. To my knowledge they only come in violin and sunburst.

[chris32895]

I've never seen a blonde one in person but I've seen plenty of used listings and even some sold listings on Guitars 'n Jazz which is why I inqure.