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AR480CE-SB

Eastman AR480ce John Pisano Signature Model 'Sunburst' Electric Guitar

Includes Hardshell Case
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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

The Eastman AR480ce 'Sunburst' is a John Pisano Signature Model built to mark the 30th anniversary of Pisano's collaboration with Eastman's handmade series. Built with a 16" by 2-3/4" flamed laminated maple body and a 24-3/4" scale length, it carries the timeless design and craftsmanship that define Eastman's archtop instruments.

A single Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickup captures a harmonious balance of vintage warmth and modern clarity, wired through CTS 500K linear taper potentiometers and an MC223 capacitor for a responsive, versatile tonal palette. Flamed maple binding on the body, headstock and pickguard, gold hardware, and an ebony Pisano-style tailpiece with its signature frog inlay give the AR480ce genuine collector's-grade detailing, with Pisano's own signature inlaid at the 19th fret, making it ideal for jazz players seeking an instrument tied directly to the genre's heritage.

Features

  • Flamed laminated maple body in a 16" by 2-3/4" archtop shape with a 24-3/4" scale length and 12" radius ebony fingerboard.
  • Single Seymour Duncan Seth Lover pickup delivers a harmonious balance of vintage warmth and modern clarity suited to jazz tone.
  • CTS 500K linear taper potentiometers and an MC223 0.022 capacitor provide responsive, versatile tonal control.
  • Flamed maple binding on the body, headstock and pickguard, together with gold hardware, gives the AR480ce a refined, collector-grade look.
  • Ebony Pisano-style tailpiece with a signature frog inlay and John Pisano's own signature inlaid at the 19th fret mark this as a genuine signature model.

Specs

  • Body: 16" x 2-3/4", flamed laminated maple top, back & sides
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" radius
  • Scale length: 24-3/4"
  • Nut: GraphTec, 1.72"
  • Fretwire: Jescar FW47104-P (20 frets)
  • Binding: Flamed maple (body, headstock, pickguard)
  • Inlay: Pearl thumbnails, Pisano signature at 19th fret
  • Finish: Gloss, sunburst
  • Hardware: Gold
  • Tailpiece: Ebony, Pisano-style with frog inlay
  • Bridge: Ebony
  • Tuners: Gotoh SG360-EN01GG
  • Pickup: Seymour Duncan Seth Lover (neck)
  • Controls: CTS 500K linear taper potentiometers, MC223 0.022 capacitor
  • Strings: D'Addario NYXL .012-.052
  • Includes: Hardshell case

Instruments & Amps

  • Free courier shipping on orders over $1499 to eligible metro areas

  • $49–$69 standard shipping on lower-value orders

  • Express shipping available for an additional fee

  • Regional and remote areas may incur higher freight costs

Accessories

  • Free standard shipping on orders over $99

  • Flat $8.99 shipping under $99

  • $15 express shipping available

Delivery Details

  • All orders ship with tracking

  • Instruments and large items require signature on delivery

  • If freight costs exceed expectations, we’ll contact you before shipping

Shipping rates, eligibility, and delivery options are confirmed at checkout based on your location.

Ways To Pay

Buy Now, Pay Later

  • Zip – 3 months interest-free under $1,000, 6 months interest-free over $1,000

  • Afterpay – available at checkout

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  • Studio19 Rentals – low monthly payments with the option to buy later

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Returns

  • If something’s not right, please contact us first and we’ll help you work through the best solution

  • Returns, exchanges, repairs, or credits are available for faulty or misdescribed items

  • Return requests should be made within 7 days of delivery

  • Freight charges aren’t refundable

  • Non-faulty returns may incur return shipping and a small restocking fee

  • Opened consumables (including strings and picks) can’t be returned

Returns are assessed case-by-case so we can ensure the fairest outcome for everyone.

  • We aim to show the exact guitar in stock whenever possible

  • For one-of-a-kind or preowned instruments, photos will always be of the actual guitar you’ll receive

  • Production models may vary slightly in timber grain, colour, finish, or hardware due to natural materials

  • If you’d like to see the exact guitar before buying, just ask — we’re happy to send photos of the instrument in stock

  • Where multiple guitars are available, you can choose the exact one you receive

Please note: natural cosmetic variations aren’t considered faults, but if you have any questions about appearance, we’re always happy to help before purchase.