Eastman AR905 Acoustic Archtop

[steve_arino]

I bought this from the Music Zoo on Long Island about a year ago. I live near the Zoo and it was too beautiful to pass on. It's a magnificent acoustic archtop guitar. Eastman's top of the line. Excellent conditiion, 2007 vintage.

Complete setup by Larry Fitzgerald (Wantagh, NY) about 6 mos. ago. It's an easy playing, comfortable guitar. Larry was extremely impressed with this guitar. It plays beautifully, and it's lightweight for an archtop. I've decided that I'm more of a flat top player. If you're looking for a hand carved archtop that won't break the bank... this is it. I'm pricing this at $2700 plus shipping but am also open to interesting trades for an 000 size acoustic guitar.

Let me know if you have questions. This is my first post on the jazzguitar forum, but I've been a member of the Acoustic Guitar Forum community for almost 10 years (same handle, steve_arino) since I started playing guitar when I retired. If you'd like, shoot me an email to [email protected].

Thanks....

No pickup on the guitar, feel free to add one to your liking.















Includes: Original Hardshell Case and Certificate of Authenticity

Product Specs and Features
Hollowbody Acoustic Archtop Guitar
Sunburst Finish
Spruce Top
Flame Maple Back and Sides
Ebony Fretboard
16" Lower Bout Width
25" Scale Length
3.25" Body Depth
43mm Nut Width
4 lbs, 15 oz.
.860" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
.870" Neck Profile at 9th Fret

[steve_arino]

Price drop to $2400.

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[steve_arino]

So many nibbles. But a nibble is not a bite.

[2bornot2bop]

So many nibbles. But a nibble is not a bite.

To be honest, most of your interested buyers associate what this sold for new in 2007. Perhaps those nibbles as you call them aren’t so bad. But this coming from someone who always priced to sell. And yes, I respect it’s your guitar and it’s your business what you choose to ask for it. So ignore me

[Woody Sound]

To be honest, most of your interested buyers associate what this sold for new in 2007. Perhaps those nibbles as you call them aren’t so bad. But this coming from someone who always priced to sell. And yes, I respect it’s your guitar and it’s your business what you choose to ask for it. So ignore me

I think that for someone looking for a 16" non cut acoustic arch, this is a great opportunity.

[steve_arino]

Thanks guys. Including 2bornot2bop :-).

I think that regardless of price, the market for an "acoustic archtop" is pretty limited :-). Combine that with a guitar market that is slow - certainly compared to covid times - and people are looking for "a deal". And that is fair, and I think I've priced this guitar as "a deal" for someone that is looking for a high end archtop guitar and doesn't want to spend Monteleone or Campellone or XYZ archtop for $5 or $10k. This is a hand carved guitar that looks, plays and sounds great.

If someone would like to preview in person, I'm on Long Island (NY). Glad to have you over.

I appreciate the feedback!

[steve_arino]

Today is October 16. Price on my Eastman AR905 is now $1999 (plus shipping to your location).

Thanks for looking!

Steve

[jazzshrink]

Music Zoo advertised this guitar as being in "very good" condition when you purchased it, noting some imperfections (dings, scuffs). Have you repaired these imperfections to make its condition "excellent"? Or did Music Zoo make a mistake (it happens)?

[Groooooove]

I'm local to you - any chance this is still available? will email as well.

[Rob MacKillop]

I had a blonde version of this guitar, and I can say it was absolutely of the highest quality, and is here at a bargain price. I know nothing of the seller.

They had more time spent on the top than the 910CE version, which I have now - with a cutaway and a floating pickup.

I’m sure anyone looking for a high-quality pure acoustic archtop need look no further.

[steve_arino]

Sold. Thank you folks for asking!

[skykomishone]

Beautiful guitar and great deal.