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Eastman Frank Vignola FV680CE-GB | Goldburst
Lollar Johnny Smith Pickup - AAA Spruce Top - Flamed Mahogany Back & Sides
The Eastman Frank Vignola FV680CE is a high-quality, handcrafted gypsy jazz guitar designed in collaboration with Thorell Guitars to meet the needs of professional musicians. Featuring a AAA tight-grained spruce top, flamed mahogany back and sides, and a mahogany neck with an ebony fingerboard, this guitar delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent playability. The Lollar Johnny Smith neck pickup provides clear highs, balanced midrange, and strong string separation, making it versatile for jazz, bluegrass, and beyond. Premium components such as Gotoh tuners, a Thorell-style tailpiece, and a bone nut ensure tuning stability and sustain. Finished in Truetone Gloss and accompanied by a hardshell case, the FV680CE is a professional-grade instrument built for both stage and studio performance.
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The Eastman Frank Vignola FV680CE is a premium, handcrafted instrument designed to meet the demands of professional musicians. Developed in collaboration with Thorell Guitars, this model is inspired by the gypsy jazz tradition while offering versatility suited for jazz, bluegrass, and beyond. With its high-quality materials, precise craftsmanship, and professional-grade electronics, the FV680CE is built for exceptional tone, playability, and durability.
The guitar features a 15" x 3 1/4" body with a AAA tight-grained spruce top and flamed mahogany back and sides, ensuring a warm, resonant tone with excellent projection. The Truetone Gloss finish enhances the wood's natural acoustic properties while providing a durable and visually appealing surface. A 4-ply ivoroid binding adds a refined aesthetic touch, highlighting the instrument's attention to detail.
The mahogany neck is shaped in a Traditional Even C profile, offering a comfortable and balanced feel for effortless playability. The 25 3/8" scale length and 12" fingerboard radius contribute to smooth fretting and precise intonation. The ebony fingerboard, combined with 22 Jescar FW47104 frets, ensures a fast, responsive playing experience, while the bone nut (1.72") enhances sustain and clarity. High-quality Gotoh SEP780-06MGG tuners provide reliable tuning stability.
Equipped with a Lollar Johnny Smith neck pickup, the FV680CE delivers a well-balanced tonal profile with clear highs, moderate midrange, and excellent string separation, even when adjusting the guitar's tone controls. This pickup makes the guitar well-suited for a variety of playing styles, from warm jazz comping to articulate soloing. The Thorell-style tailpiece, ebony bridge, and 2 3/32" string spacing further enhance sustain and resonance, providing a rich and expressive tone.
The Eastman FV680CE comes fitted with D'Addario NYXL strings and includes a hardshell case for protection during transport and storage. With its combination of premium materials, expert craftsmanship, and versatile tonal capabilities, this signature model is an excellent choice for serious musicians looking for a high-performance jazz guitar.