Eastman AR480CE-SB John Pisano Signature Archtop Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sunburst with Hardshell Case

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Celebrating 30 years of Eastman craftsmanship, the AR480CE-SB John Pisano is a refined, fully hollow archtop designed for players who live in the world of classic jazz tone and touch. Its 16-inch single-cutaway body features flamed laminated maple top, back, and sides, delivering a crisp attack with warm depth and impressive note clarity. A maple neck with an ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, articulate feel, while elegant details like flamed maple binding, pearl inlays, and a high-gloss sunburst finish give this instrument a timeless, stage-ready presence.

This model pays tribute to the late John Pisano, one of the most respected jazz guitarists of the 20th century and Eastman’s chief guitar endorser, known for his work with legends such as Herb Alpert, Joe Pass, and Peggy Lee. A single neck-position Seymour Duncan Seth Lover humbucker captures the warm, airy response of early humbuckers, perfectly suited for traditional jazz phrasing. Signature appointments—including an ebony bridge with Pisano’s frog inlay, wooden knobs, gold hardware, and a pearl “John Pisano” inlay at the 19th fret—make this archtop a fitting homage to his legacy, ready to inspire the next generation of jazz players.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: Signature
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Sunburst

Body

• Body Material: Flamed Laminated Maple
• Body Top Material: Flamed Laminated Maple
• Body Finish: Truetone Gloss
• Body Shape: John Pisano
• Body Style: Archtop Hollow Body

Neck

• Headstock Type: Solid
• Headstock Binding: Flamed Maple
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: John Pisano
• Neck Finish: Truetone Gloss
• Neck Depth: 0.868" at 1st Fret, 0.930" at 10th Fret
• Neck Construction: Set Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: Pearl Thumbnails & Pisano Signature at the 19th Fret
• Side Dots: None
• Number of Frets: 20
• Truss Rod Style: Single Action
• Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm
• Nut Material: Graph Tech
• Nut Width: 1.72"
• Fret Size: Jescar FW47104-P
• Scale Length: 24-3/4"

Hardware

• Bridge: Ebony
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Ebony Pisano Style with Frog Inlay
• Bridge Mounting: Adjustable
• Pickguard: Pisano Signature with Maple Binding
• Pickup Covers: Gold
• Control Knobs: Pisano Signature Wood Knob
• Switch Tip: None
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Tuning Machines: Gotoh SG360-EN01GG
• String Trees: None
• Strings: D’Addario NYXL .012 - .052
• Tremolo Arm: None
• Neck Plate: None
• Strap Buttons: Two Gold
• Output Jack: 1/4" Side Input

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: H
• Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover
• Controls: Volume and Tone
• Switching: None
• Auxiliary Switching: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: l2500885