Eastman AR372CE Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar with Tonerider AC2 Humbuckers & Hardshell Case

Eastman AR372CE Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar | Tonerider AC2 Humbuckers | Tobias Music
Vintage Jazz Tone Meets Boutique Eastman Craftsmanship

The Eastman AR372CE is a beautifully crafted, fully hollow archtop electric guitar that captures the elegance and warmth of the legendary jazz boxes that defined the 1950s. Inspired by the timeless ES-175-style design, the AR372CE combines traditional craftsmanship with modern reliability, delivering an instrument that feels every bit as refined as guitars costing considerably more.

Built with a fully hollow laminated maple body, a comfortable three-piece maple neck, premium ebony fingerboard, and a pair of Tonerider AC2 Alnico II humbuckers, the AR372CE produces rich, expressive tones that are equally at home in jazz, blues, swing, rockabilly, Americana, and classic rock.

Whether you’re performing on stage, recording in the studio, or simply enjoying an evening of playing at home, the AR372CE offers boutique quality, vintage character, and exceptional value

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Qualified buyers can enjoy 0% Financing on this Eastman AR372CE, making it even easier to own one of today’s finest handcrafted hollowbody guitars.

✅ Why We Chose This Guitar

Eastman has become one of the most respected names in boutique-inspired guitars because they refuse to compromise on craftsmanship. Every instrument is built with remarkable attention to detail, premium tonewoods, and outstanding fit and finish.

The AR372CE perfectly represents that philosophy.

Instead of creating another generic hollowbody, Eastman built an authentic vintage-inspired archtop that delivers the warm acoustic resonance and sophisticated voice that jazz players have loved for decades.

The addition of Tonerider AC2 Alnico II humbuckers gives this model even greater clarity, dynamics, and vintage character while preserving the guitar’s naturally woody acoustic personality. The current AR372CE specification includes these Tonerider pickups along with the classic fully hollow construction and ebony bridge.  

✅ Our Expert Opinion

Some guitars impress you with flashy appointments.

Others impress you the moment you play the first chord.

The AR372CE belongs in the second category.

Its fully hollow body resonates beautifully even before plugging into an amplifier. Every note blooms with warmth, depth, and remarkable sustain, giving the guitar an organic response that many center-block guitars simply cannot duplicate.

The Tonerider AC2 Alnico II pickups are an outstanding match for this instrument. Built around Alnico II magnets, they deliver a smooth vintage output with exceptional articulation, warm mids, sweet highs, and a soft, musical attack that perfectly complements a traditional jazz box.  

This is the kind of guitar that encourages expressive playing.

Whether you’re comping jazz standards, playing fingerstyle arrangements, soulful blues, or mellow classic rock, the AR372CE rewards every nuance of your touch.

✅ Tone Profile

The laminated maple body delivers a focused, articulate voice with excellent projection and controlled resonance.

Combined with the Tonerider AC2 pickups, the result is:

• Warm, woody jazz tones
• Smooth vintage humbucker character
• Outstanding note separation
• Rich harmonic complexity
• Excellent chord definition
• Sweet singing lead tones
• Dynamic touch sensitivity

Because the guitar is fully hollow, every note carries a lively acoustic quality that adds depth and realism to your amplified sound.

✅ Why You’ll Love This Guitar

• Fully hollow vintage-inspired archtop construction
• Classic Florentine cutaway design
• Premium Tonerider AC2 Alnico II humbuckers
• Comfortable Traditional Even “C” neck profile
• Ebony fingerboard and adjustable ebony bridge
• Beautiful Eastman Classic finish
• Rich acoustic resonance with exceptional sustain
• Boutique craftsmanship throughout
• Deluxe Eastman hardshell case included

✅ The Tobias Music Eastman Advantage

For nearly 20 years, Tobias Music has proudly represented Eastman Guitars because they consistently deliver boutique craftsmanship at an exceptional value.

Every Eastman guitar that arrives at Tobias Music receives a complete professional inspection and setup before it ever reaches our showroom. We carefully evaluate neck relief, action, fretwork, intonation, electronics, and overall playability to ensure your guitar performs exactly as it should.

Our decades of experience helping players choose the right instrument means you can purchase with confidence, knowing your guitar has been selected, inspected, and prepared by musicians who understand what makes a truly great instrument.

✅ Construction & Specifications

Body

• Fully Hollow Florentine Archtop
• Laminated Maple Top
• Laminated Maple Back & Sides
• 16” Lower Bout
• 3-5/16” Body Depth
• Multi-Ply Ivoroid Binding
• Bound F-Holes
• Eastman Classic Finish

Neck

• Three-Piece Maple Neck
• Traditional Even “C” Neck Profile
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Pearl Split Block Inlays
• Bone Nut (1.72”)
• 24.75” Scale Length
• 12” Fingerboard Radius
• 20 Jescar Medium Jumbo Frets

Electronics

• Tonerider AC2 Alnico II Neck Humbucker
• Tonerider AC2 Alnico II Bridge Humbucker
• Independent Volume Controls
• Independent Tone Controls
• Three-Way Pickup Selector
• Switchcraft Output Jack
• 500k Linear Taper Pots

Hardware

• Adjustable Ebony Bridge
• Chrome Trapeze Tailpiece
• Nickel Hardware
• Pingwell Vintage-Style Tuners
• D’Addario NYXL .012–.052 Strings
• Deluxe Eastman Hardshell Case Included

These specifications reflect the current production AR372CE from Eastman.  

✅ Why Buy From Tobias Music

For nearly five decades, Tobias Music has helped musicians find instruments they’ll enjoy for a lifetime.

Every guitar receives a complete professional inspection and setup before it leaves our store. We carefully evaluate every instrument for tone, playability, and craftsmanship so it arrives performing exactly as it should.

When you purchase from Tobias Music, you’re buying from experienced guitar specialists who understand fine instruments—not simply an online warehouse.

✅ Tobias Music Insight

The AR372CE may be one of the best values in the entire hollowbody market today. While many manufacturers build guitars that imitate vintage jazz instruments cosmetically, Eastman has captured what truly matters—the feel, resonance, and musical response of a traditional archtop. The fully hollow construction allows the guitar to breathe naturally, while the Tonerider AC2 pickups preserve that woody acoustic character instead of overpowering it. The result is an instrument that feels equally comfortable in a jazz club, church, recording studio, or intimate acoustic performance. If you’re looking for a professional-quality hollowbody that delivers timeless tone without venturing into vintage-Gibson pricing, the AR372CE deserves a place at the very top of your list.