{"product_id":"eastman-ac222ce-deluxe-all-solid-ovangkol-sitka-spruce-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-guitar","title":"Eastman AC222CE Deluxe All-Solid Ovangkol \u0026 Sitka Spruce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric Guitar","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEastman AC222CE Deluxe | All-Solid Ovangkol \u0026amp; Sitka Acoustic-Electric\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAn all-solid wood, cutaway acoustic-electric with premium tonewoods, hand-scalloped bracing, and Fishman electronics—at a price that is hard to believe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eastman AC222CE Deluxe is one of those guitars that makes you wonder how Eastman can build this much guitar for the money. Featuring a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Sitka Spruce top, solid Ovangkol back and sides, hand-scalloped X bracing, a comfortable Grand Auditorium body, and a cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the AC222CE Deluxe delivers the construction and tonal sophistication normally associated with considerably more expensive instruments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishman electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a glossy finish, and a deluxe structured Eastman soft case, and you have an acoustic-electric that is ready for everything from the living room to the stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor players looking for an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eall-solid acoustic guitar under $1,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the AC222CE Deluxe deserves serious attention.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e💵 0% Financing Available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake this guitar yours with 0% financing on qualifying purchases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsk us about current financing options and terms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Why We Chose This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eastman AC222CE Deluxe represents exactly what we love about Eastman: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eputting the money into the things that matter most to a guitarist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than cutting corners on the tonewoods, Eastman gives you a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esolid Sitka Spruce top and solid Ovangkol back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The top is supported by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-scalloped X bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing the guitar to respond freely and produce impressive volume, resonance, and tonal complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Grand Auditorium body is exceptionally versatile. It has enough body and projection for flatpicking and strumming while remaining comfortable enough for fingerstyle playing and everyday use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd with a cutaway and Fishman electronics, this is a guitar that can easily move from the couch to the stage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Why You’ll Love This Guitar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-solid wood construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka Spruce top\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Ovangkol back and sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-scalloped X bracing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersatile Grand Auditorium body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComfortable Venetian-style cutaway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFishman Sonitone electronics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGloss finish on the body and neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEbony fingerboard and bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBone nut and saddle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 3\/4” nut width\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25.4” scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeluxe structured Eastman soft case included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of these features at this price is what makes the AC222CE Deluxe such an extraordinary value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✅ Our Expert Opinion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is one of the easiest guitars in the Eastman lineup to recommend.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe’ve been around acoustic guitars long enough to know that specifications don’t necessarily tell the whole story. What matters is how a guitar responds in your hands, how it sounds acoustically, and how well it performs when amplified.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe AC222CE Deluxe checks all three boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvangkol\/Sitka combination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e produces a wonderful balance of warmth, clarity, projection, and sustain. Ovangkol has some of the tonal characteristics players associate with both mahogany and rosewood, giving the guitar a broad tonal palette without becoming overly dark or overly bright.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-scalloped X bracing helps the top respond easily, giving the AC222CE a lively feel and excellent dynamic response.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd the Grand Auditorium body is one of our favorite shapes for players who want \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone guitar that can do almost everything\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e✅ Tone Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Sitka Spruce + Solid Ovangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSitka Spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides the classic acoustic guitar foundation: strong projection, clarity, dynamic headroom, and the ability to respond differently depending upon how aggressively you play.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvangkol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings a fascinating tonal balance. It can provide some of the warmth and midrange character associated with mahogany while retaining some of the clarity, harmonic complexity, and sustain associated with rosewood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a guitar with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarmth • Clarity • Projection • Sustain • Balanced Midrange • Excellent Dynamic Response\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s equally comfortable with fingerstyle, flatpicking, strumming, singer-songwriter accompaniment, and amplified performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✅ Construction \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Body\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBody Style: Grand Auditorium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCutaway: Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBody Dimensions: 16” x 4 1\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTop: Solid Sitka Spruce\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: Solid Ovangkol\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBracing: Hand-Scalloped X\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBody Finish: Gloss\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBinding: Top \u0026amp; Back\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBinding Material: Tortoise\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePickguard: Tortoise Shell\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Neck\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNeck Profile: Traditional Even “C”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScale Length: 25.4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNut: Bone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNut Width: 1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFingerboard: Ebony\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrets: 22 Jescar-FW43080\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTruss Rod: Dual Acting\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Bridge \u0026amp; Hardware\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBridge: Ebony\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSaddle: Bone\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eString Spacing: 2 5\/32”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBridge Pins: Ebony\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTuners: PingWell RM 1171-CVR 3+3\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHardware: Nickel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Electronics\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePickup System: Fishmam Presys VT\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*Included\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDeluxe Eastman Structured Soft Case\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEastman’s published specifications confirm the AC222CE Deluxe’s solid Sitka top, solid Ovangkol back and sides, hand-scalloped X bracing, ebony fingerboard, bone nut, 25.4” scale, and deluxe gig bag. (Eastman Guitars)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✅ Who It’s Perfect For\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe AC222CE Deluxe is an excellent choice for:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlayers looking for their first serious acoustic guitar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntermediate players ready to move into an all-solid instrument\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSinger-songwriters\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFingerstyle players\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFlatpickers\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePerforming musicians who need a versatile acoustic-electric\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlayers who want premium tone without a premium price\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e●\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnyone looking for an exceptional all-solid acoustic under $1,000\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIt’s also a fantastic alternative for players who have been shopping the major brands and are discovering just how much guitar Eastman offers for the money.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✅ The Tobias Music Eastman Advantage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe’ve been an Eastman dealer for nearly 20 years, and we’ve watched the brand evolve from an intriguing alternative into one of the most respected names in the acoustic guitar industry.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEastman’s philosophy has always impressed us: put the emphasis on craftsmanship, materials, traditional construction, and playability rather than simply putting a familiar name on the headstock.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEvery Eastman guitar we sell receives the attention you’d expect from a specialty acoustic guitar shop. Our experience with acoustic instruments allows us to evaluate the guitar from a player’s perspective—not simply check a box on a specification sheet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThat’s the Tobias Music Eastman Advantage: decades of experience with acoustic guitars, professional evaluation and setup, and the knowledge to help you find the Eastman that’s right for you.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✅ Tobias Music Insight\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe AC222CE Deluxe is one of those guitars we consider a “no excuses” instrument.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAt this price point, you normally have to compromise somewhere. Maybe the back and sides are laminated. Maybe the bracing is less sophisticated. Maybe you don’t get a cutaway. Maybe electronics are an afterthought.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEastman essentially eliminates those compromises.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou get solid Sitka, solid Ovangkol, hand-scalloped X bracing, an ebony fingerboard, bone nut and saddle, a comfortable Grand Auditorium cutaway body, and Fishman electronics.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThat’s an impressive recipe for an acoustic guitar in this price range.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf you’re looking for the most guitar you can buy for your money, this Eastman belongs very high on your list.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e✅ Why Buy From Tobias Music?\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWhen you buy an Eastman from Tobias Music, you’re buying from a store that specializes in acoustic guitars—not a general music retailer that happens to sell them.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOur experience includes decades of working with some of the finest acoustic guitar brands in the world. We understand what makes an acoustic guitar exceptional, and we take the time to make sure the instrument you receive is playing and performing the way it should.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGreat guitars. Expert advice. Professional service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThat’s Tobias Music.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eastman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47833912803505,"sku":null,"price":979.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/9151\/9921\/files\/eastman-ac222ce-deluxe-natural-front.jpg?v=1786250290","url":"https:\/\/tobiasmusic.com\/products\/eastman-ac222ce-deluxe-all-solid-ovangkol-sitka-spruce-grand-auditorium-acoustic-electric-guitar","provider":"Tobias Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}