Eastman AC 420 CESB - SOLD. There is no difference between between the Br-361 and the Br-371. V. The varnish on the T59 had a wonderful broken in feel with minimal stickiness. Location: Lafayette, CA. Fingerboard seemed like cheaper wood too in terms of hardness, grain tightness, etc. 1,271. It is simply an amazing guitar. it has a lovely thick/round acoustic voice which translates into a great fat friendly amplified voice. The closest Martin, I think would be aa VTS Adi 00018 which, without doubt, would be a fantastic guitar and would cost north of $3000, I think. 299 224. The Unofficial Blueridge Guitar Forum > Guitars > Eastman guitars > Eastman E20OO review. I returned it to the dealer where I bought it to trade for something interesting. I recently bought a very good condition Eastman E2OM-CD from a forum member. Posts: 1,814. Treenewt Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Ol' North State Posts: 5,032 NGD: Eastman E8OM TC 8/23/22 update in post 62 It’s been nearly two years since I’ve posted a NGD, the last being my Larrivee OM-03, a sweet guitar has been my lone workhorse for some time. Eastman Guitars - Who has experience with them and what are your opinions? Thread Tools 12-09-2021, 12:34 PM #1 chris32895 Join Date Nov 2021 Posts 75 I've known about Eastman guitars but I always. $679. Used Eastman T486B-GB BIGSBY Hollow Body Electric Guitar. 1 of 2 Go to page. Over the last couple of years, I got myself into a place where I no longer owned any Mahogany guitars. . Eastman's abalone inlays are real inlays. I dunno about the electrics, but thier acoustics (aside from the lower end stuff) are not assembly line guitars but instead each is fully built from start to finish by a single luthier using old school tools and methods and tried and true designs. Eastman Guitar Fans is an independent discussion forum with no affiliation to Eastman Music Company. 2K Views. The fit and finish were fine and the playability was excellent and compared favorably to the Epi which cost 4 times as much. 2017 Martin D28 vs Eastman E20D. Extremely resonant unplugged and comes to life amplified. Used Eastman T64vtgb Hollow Body Electric Guitar. Posts: 1,331. the woods are very high quality with nice grained englemann top and stained, but figured. 235. It’s also stronger in a larger jam. TheNewMartinGuy. The logo on mine is pristine. Guitars in General . Reason: Correction #14 03-20-2019, 07:19 PM rokdog49. But I am really curious how they stack up to models like the ES-335 or ES-175's in particular. Awesome guitars! Enjoy. My assessment from getting to know both guitars is that Eastman is comparable to Martin in building a professional grade guitar. My obsession to try this guitar is that it is one of the few electric guitars that have a wide neck, ie 1 3/4 at the nut. The neck feels like the typical Martin 11/16 D28ish neck (prior to the redesign this year). We all know why their guitars are cheaper in regards to price and its because they dont have the same wage laws that we do. Eastman has covered impressive ground in its 30 years – after all, duplicating 300 years of stringed instrument development in that timespan is no small feat. 1): Eastman E20D-MR-TC. ) Eastman AC822CE-FF: OM body fan fret. Eastman guitars General Acoustic Guitar Discussion The Acoustic. The bass response, balance, clarity, tone, and raw volume of the OM-150 were superior to the E40om. Better than any boutique guitar case I’ve ever had for example. Check the sticky thread in Recent Discussions for more info. I don't have a Furch but I have played a few and they are also nice guitars, well made with a good sound. Moderators:shorty, intune66, radman2day. Its a killer guitar. Picked up my first new acoustic in over 15 years. Eastman Guitar Owners Group Apr 24, 2017 #2 That looks like a lot of fun. I’ve also owned a Martin D-18 Modern Deluxe for about 8 months. The lid strap for the E20-OM falls outside the case, while the strap for the E20-P falls inside on top of the guitar. Jul 18, 2019 #3081. In looking for local dealers I contacted a well known and respected dealer in metro NYC and. I played the E20P and really liked it. I got the natural one from Soundpure. Perfect for fat-finger style. Eastman - Guitar Discussions on theFretBoard SITE UPDATE: Subscriptions are now available, for image uploads and no ads. Now I believe they have embraced CNC technology and seem to be a little more consistent in their neck profile. 12-08-2012, 02:32 PM #11. Shop Now Find a Dealer Find Eastman dealers near you. $1,499. The Eastman has a slghtly greater volume and the Collings has a clearer tone for flatpicking. Eastman does build some wonderful guitars as you found out. Instruments. 10. So I looked up his Signature guitar, found the Thorell, saw the price tag and almost had a heart attack. As far as the neck goes, yes, the Eastman's neck and fretboard is a bit bigger and wider than the Gretsch. I know he takes trades so it would be a matter of how much cash I would need to add. Sep 20, 2017 #1. 120 posts Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next TheNewMartinGuy 1,405 1,157 Registered Member Nov 22, 2022 #61 Agree, manufacturers will try to charge as much as they believe the market will bear. I played one model each of the E6D-TC, E6OM-TC, E8D-TC, E8OM-TC, and maybe an E10OM-TC. I tried to buy two Gibsons but took them back over QC issues. Finger style, flat picking or strumming the OM-150 was the clear winner. Used Eastman E10D-TC Acoustic Guitar. Shell suits you: abalone dots jazz up the ebony bridge pins. Compared to my Martin 00's, the 00-15m at 3lbs 6oz. . The 580 seems to have the same specs as the 503, but with slightly better looking wood. Apr 30, 2009 121 Denmark. I assemble my own Tele's and that is all I gig right now, MJT bodies, Warmoth or All Parts necks, etc. It's the best playing guitar I own. The $3300 top of the line Eastmans are getting close to the realm of custom shop, rather than standard Gibson. I enjoyed that guitar a lot. Eastman Guitar Owners Group Just got a Blueridge Gospel and the Martin 000X1. Mar 23, 2011. The statements, reviews and opinions expressed in the Eastman Guitar Fan forum are solely those of the individual users. Find a Dealer Our Artists The Unofficial Blueridge Guitar Forum Eastman E20OO review Moderators: shorty, intune66, radman2day Share 27 posts 1 2 3 Next evenkeel 289 2 Member Nov 10, 2015 #1 westman 354 2 Member Nov 10, 2015 #2 NNNoooooooooo - not THE Affected BEARD man. Br1ck 4,122 3,869 Registered Member Nov 23, 2022 #62 But saying never is counter productive too. Eastman E10-OM AE - SOLD. Acoustic Music Works. Been very interested in an all solid wood Cedar top. I have 2 of their carved solid top jazz boxes - a 7 string Jazz 16 and a 6 string AR810CE. ). From what I read on a daily basis here at AGF, Eastman seems to make pretty good guitars, maybe very good. Eastman truss rod design. The Eastman version of a new 00018, the E6OM is just over $800 new. Some nice touches like wood binding and the fan fret is very different to play. Sound was just okay. . My experience with Eastmans is that they are simply nice guitars, that you should try before you buy. Eastman Guitar Fans. It is not the Collings which is 3 times the price, but it certainly holds its own. It's a big booming bass sound so I kind of see the comparison to a cannon. In terms of quality, Eastman has really upped their game in recent years. Reaction has been overwhelmingly positive from magazine writers, bloggers, vloggers, and retailers. There was an Eastman rep on AGF forum for a while, and he was repeatedly asked to alter the string spacing at the saddle. #1 Cody_J Tele-Meister Joined Oct 10, 2017 Posts 429 Age 33 Location Atlanta, GA Since I own both, I decided to do a quick shootout between these two similar guitars. Join Date: Aug 2016. Guitar & Gear Reviews . I just had to stop. If both my Eastmans lacked tone they would have been moved on. This is just my opinion FWIW and YMMV. The polished guitar fretboards come from their orchestral instrument tradition of building violins, viola, double bass. However, even though the company has. Posts: 2,041. It's a big booming bass sound so I kind of see the comparison to a cannon. So here they come. As another who has owned all three, my thoughts, assuming you're looking at new or newish guitars, as opposed to Sigmas or Yamahas from the 70s. 00 New #1 Anyone have experience with these? I'm looking for a 335 alternative and a friend recommended Eastman. Explore handcrafted guitars and mandolins by Eastman. Along with its near-unequaled beauty, California’s Pacific Coast Highway delivers a completely distinct mix of energy and exciting possibility that we at home simply call PCH. I just. 5k. Join Date: Jun 2015. 04-29-2015, 02:01 PM #11. Eastman E2OM Cedar/Sapele. While I think Blueridge is a very nice guitar, it does not have the Martin sound. 3mm or 1/64" of an inch. Learn more Register your instrument And get a limited lifetime warranty. . The T59 had a fuller C neck compared to the T486 which was thinner and felt a hair wider. 03-14-2023, 12:59 PM. Eastman - no contest. I read reviews, watched YouTube vids, trolled around TGP and some Gibson/Epiphone-centric forums. Kh1967. Guitars made entirely in Lewiston will continue to be built by the same process, to the same designs, and by the same highly skilled craftsman who made them prior to our association with Eastman. Several players there have cycled through Martin, Blueridge, Stanford and Eastman models looking for the Martin tone without the Martin price. In doing research it seems like a ridiculously nice guitar, not only at its price range, but in general. Intonation is good, etc. I've been lurking here for about 7 months, since I inherited my wife's grandfather's 45-year-old Lyle guitar and started playing. The case for my new E20-OM has an Eastman plaque screwed to the outside by the handle, while the case for my used E20-P does not. Obviously, the Eastman is modeled after the Gretsch, but I think they do a pretty good job! Anyone else here own an Eastman? , May 4, 2020 #2 superbadj Poster Extraordinaire Joined EASTMAN Guitars Modern and progressive in all the right ways shop eastman guitars The secret to the success of Eastman Guitars is, funny enough, no secret at all. Eastman Guitars Introducing Juliet She's waiting. 388 118. I owned actually three Eastman slope shoulders. 319 likes. Normally, MadRose carries a hefty upcharge, as does a torrified Adi top, but. I have had this guitar for around 2 months now. Eastman Guitars Introducing Juliet She's waiting. I think the problem there was with your repairman. Qian Ni. Eastman E20 om-tc. Eastman Guitars doesn’t use fancy design software or innovative computerised machines and routers in their workshop. Fans and owners of Eastman guitars. . Posts: 4,617. Definitely the best guitar of that body style you'll find in that price range. The DT30-OM is rosewood b/s, the 000-18 is mahog b/s. Apr 23, 2017. The tone is tops, the projection and volume is beautiful. Posts: 8,832. 99. It turns out that it was not a solid cedar top, but solid sapele; so it is an all solid sapele guitar. I still own three Eastmans and two I've owned for 10 years and will probably never sell. Share. Click to expand. 4mm, Grover 97-18 is 25. Instruments. #1. . 1,841 794. 2K Views Last post by Gemberbier Apr 02, 2019 Eastman Doubletop by picker626 0 Replies 112 Views Last post by picker626 Aug 24, 2022 The Used Value 08-28-2017, 07:02 AM Goodallboy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: East TN Posts: 6,847 They're fine guitars and for the money, exceptional bargains. Well, the promised 500 vintage wood tops amounted to about 300 that were distributed among the four OO spruce-topped models. It was announced at NAMM 2019. Join Date: Feb 2019. Here is a post by someone at the Eastman Fans forum: The company founder studied in the States, and in 1992, started the company with making stringed instruments (violins, cellos, etc. . He said their way was one of the the. BigDaddyLoveHandles. You would need to draw your own conclusions about which sounds nicer. My other archtop is a Gibson Citation and despite having that instrument, the Eastman is still a keeper in my opinion. My only other Eastman is an MDC805 (arch top mandocello) that I converted to a 6 string guitar. 6 Replies. Eastman E10D Review. After much Purolator stress, my AC122-2CE has arrived from Quebec! I took the advice of @mawmow and contacted Twigg Musique regarding the Eastman AC122-2CE that they had in stock. Guitars, Banjos, Mandolins & Good Company. . The Eastman neck is thicker and more C-shaped. RoyBoy likes this post. Member. The E20-P is like the "standard issue, and the E40- is, apart from the bling, completely differently built - much lighter, and a very different sound. jeez. #4. The statements, reviews and opinions expressed in the Eastman Guitar Fan forum are solely those of the individual users. Today 12:58 PM. It was one of the best-sounding. Acoustic Music Works. Last post by Meathead Nov 13, 2017. They always sounded brighter than Martins to me, while Martin sounded a little warmer. Just how good are Eastman guitars? I see quite a few for sale. Eastman guitars may lack a certain mojo perhaps, compared to vintage or boutique American archtops, but they certainly don't lack raw quality. Eastman themselves nicknamed that guitar I played "The cannon". I’m going to ask what he would do with me wanting to trade in a guitar on it. Their mid level instruments are undoubtedly among the best values in guitars and mandolins today. About 1984 Martin came out with an adjustable truss rod, accessed through the soundhole, which was accompanied by a rather massive fretboard extension reinforcing block. I think this is fairly representative of the tone you can get from the guitar. It is a place for you to share your. Eastman E10D-TC. He founded Eastman while studying music at Boston Univ. I owned an E10SS. However, I don’t think you’ll have much trouble finding people on this forum who’d rather pay more for a Martin. If it was built in the USA you couldn't buy it for a grand. These are the final prototypes, and actually belong to. It is very close to my Yamaha in contour and thickness. 04-23-2014, 12:47 PM #20. It creates very rich chording, good reverbing tone, that goes good with spruces fast repsonse to picking. That model didn't do much for me, but I have sense played an E10SS and really, really liked it. Location: The United States of New England. Could be due to the Adi top on the E20 being overly stiff, especially on a new guitar. I've the same model, bought new when the first came out. Their higher end acoustic and electric instruments compete very well with all but the highest level Gibson, Martin etc. Location: Washington State. Remember to factor in nut widths and scale length differences, if those things matter to you. They all sounded awesome. This group is not affiliated with Eastman Guitars and Mandolins. 1,562. 35,537. EASTMAN Guitars Modern and progressive in all the right ways shop eastman guitars The secret to the success of Eastman Guitars is, funny enough, no secret at all. The bracing is rear-shifted where the prewar guitars had forward-shifted bracing. Learn more. I used to own an E20OM-TC. But I am really curious how they stack up to models like the ES-335 or ES. looking over the many offerings (Blues Angel Music store, Pensacola, FL), I found a rack of Eastman guitars. Another lengthy thread at the AGF is getting a lot of comments and positive support for Eastman, some anger and insults also, like "sounded. There is just extra bling that's added to the Br-371. I for one would never pay Martin prices for an import. Definitely the best guitar of that body style you'll find in that price range. Taylor's tend to have a "lighter" top end. Obviously, the Eastman is modeled after the Gretsch, but I think they do a pretty good job! Anyone else here own an Eastman? , May 4, 2020 #2 superbadj Poster Extraordinaire Joined The Unofficial Blueridge Guitar Forum Eastman E20OO review Moderators: shorty, intune66, radman2day Share 27 posts 1 2 3 Next evenkeel 289 2 Member Nov 10, 2015 #1 westman 354 2 Member Nov 10, 2015 #2 NNNoooooooooo - not THE Affected BEARD man. I guess if you don't play the Furch you will always wonder but I think perhaps the Eastman might shade it. I just purchased a lovely Eastman with torrified Adi top for a little over $1200. I owned the E10ss/v slope shoulder. . Eastman is a lot of bang for the buck. Registered Member. Friend us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Check out. Basically a Martin 0-28VS clone, and just as nice as any Martin 0 I've played, but without the V-neck. If I was buying, I would have had a hard time justifying the OM-21 for 2x the price of the Eastmans. This is a very recent video he narrated. I have owned an Eastman E10D and played several E20Ds. Between 2009 & 2015 I owned a dozen Eastmans and played another dozen in stores. Solid carved mahogany back and sides with maple top. Register New Arrivals Explore the new additions to the lineup. 83. Eastman has covered impressive ground in its 30 years – after all, duplicating 300 years of stringed instrument development in that timespan is no small feat. Hi all -. I've owned some nice Martins: a 000-18GE, a 000-18GE custom 12-fretter, a 000-42, and a 000-15M. Rich piano like overtones. Jul 12, 2021. It's way more gorgeous in person than these pictures show. Hey All, I recently discovered the Eastman E10D-TC on reverb. #2. Let me know your thoughts - good, bad or indifferent? Thank you in advance! gypsyjazzguitars 1,472 Member Aug 02, 2011 #2 Edited to add that I actually did quite a bit of work on an Eastman 335, but forgot when I made the first post. One of my favorite local shops got a shipment of the TC Eastmans in stock and I spent some time there over the weekend. Both have been excellent nearly trouble-free guitars, had excellent setups. Member. Eastman Guitars Well, I'm impressed. Last edited by OldGuitarNewbie; 10-01-2013 at 05:30 AM. So, I decided to share my my experiences here on the. I remember playing several of them 10 years ago, and thinking they were mediocre at best. $679. Both the Martins and the Eastmans have had excellent playability, except that the 000-42, bought brand new, had a less-than-ideal neck angle, which. 00 New Eastman AC222CE-OV Solid Ovangko. The tone can easily be argued for those that prefer the Eastman tone, but to my ears the Guild sounded richer, fuller, bigger, and more articulate which. It’s rather old news, actually. #1 I've seen a lot of post on Eastman guitars, most which have been positive. Light-weight, responsive - best for fingerstyle. Let me know your thoughts - good, bad or indifferent? Thank you in advance! gypsyjazzguitars 1,472 Member Aug 02, 2011 #2 Try the Eastman guitar fan forum. First of all, there wasn’t a stinker in the bunch. Eastman calls it TC (Thermo-Cured). Shop Now Find a Dealer Find Eastman. #1. Like anything, at first I was skeptical. Thanks for visiting!I was an early buyer of an Eastman archtop. Location: New Jersey. 00 New Eastman AC122-1CE Solid Sitka /. It is thicker and a little more narrow than the t59v. I asked the question about the partnership, and here is what Bourgeois replied: Explore handcrafted guitars and mandolins by Eastman. Jun 5, 2018. Dec 18, 2021. A dovetail neck, nitro finish, and a cooked adi top with herringbone trim for about $1. I have not played the E10P and was wondering what the feedback is here on the forum for either guitar. The Eastman has a louder, punchy tone with nice balance. The top-of-the-line Eastmans seem to address this issue, and many are a step above these other brands. - Both are amazing bangs for the buck and punch way above their weight tonally. . The part in bold perfectly describes my Eastman FV-880 (Frank Vignola model) as well, and I suspect it very well could nicely describes other Eastman archtops too. Location: The United States of New England. The Acoustic Guitar Forum > Tags: Threads Tagged with eastman: User Name: Remember Me?. I'll have a look at some clips later but it ticks boxes for me. Welcome aboard folks. S. Forums. The majority were really good guitars with a few dogs in the bunch that just didn't sound good. May 28, 2022. S. Eastman Guitars no longer stamped Made in China! - The Acoustic Guitar Forum # 2 06-24-2015, 12:15 PM ewalling Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 20,537 Quote: Originally Posted by Mickey_C How can you justify the de-labeling Made in USA of Martin and NOT the de-labeling Made in China of Eastman? #1 BadPenguin Senior Member Joined Jun 12, 2015 Messages 1,794 Reaction score 2,008 Dec 18, 2021 #2 I feel the same way. These seem like great semi-hollows and with great pickups too. So yes the Eastman 00 compared to the my 00-18 is almost a half pound heavier. . Learn more Register your instrument And get a limited lifetime warranty. Moderators:shorty, intune66, radman2day. This parlor acoustic guitar is hand-crafted for exceptional sound quality and playability. 09-20-2022, 03:16 PM #7. I have had other OM's that I tried to like but eventually I just admitted I wasn't. Family Man Strat-O-Master Dec 18, 2011 857 Illinois - No, Not Chicago Jun 4, 2016 #2 I've got an acoustic of theirs and it is excellent. 1. If my budget was $1200 I think this is a better guitar than most Martins in that price range. The cost of labor and properly sourced materials in the USA is expensive relative to what can be produced in China. Furch seems to be a Taylor Gibson competitor. Thread starter dkian; Start date May 23, 2017; dkian Gretschie. I've paired my collection down from 46. Earlier this week, my new E20 MR TC guitars arrived. A meeting place for owners of and those interested in learning about Blueridge guitars. 00; Acoustic Guitars / OM and Auditorium. picker626. Eastman Guitar Fans is an independent discussion forum with no affiliation to Eastman Music Company. I noticed on their website they had (3) of the new E6SS-TCs in stock and all over 1. Eastman E1D. A Beautiful Place to Start. $1,079. Eastman Guitars ?'s Thoughts General Acoustic Guitar Discussion The Acoustic Guitar Forum >. Learn more Register your instrument And get a limited lifetime warranty. 1K PostsOf course wearing a clean long sleeve is the best protection but not always practical. For my experience, I've owned a couple Eastman E20D TCs, and they've been great guitars. I find myself able to articulate chords and move. Post a photo of your Eastman. This past. Shaping the saddle and a good setup helped a bit but the issue remains slightly. After playing an Eastman 803ce against a couple of Heritage guitars, I was about to happily settle on the Eastman, so asked James, the owner, for a case for it. . My new T146 is remarkable. Instruments. Share photos and tips here. I've had a semi serious lust issue for a J45 since forever and today I tried out the Eastman E10SS on a whim and bought it on the spot. Eastman Truetone discussion. My 2 GAs are both Eastman, so I was figuring an Eastman Dread -. This thread prompted me to get my two guitars out and do an A-B with them. Blueridge reduces cost by using abalone adhesives for the inlay work and they use a polyurethane based clear coat. Although there are unmistakeable echoes of Taylor in the Eastman AC722CE’s styling, the playing experience and voice are surprisingly different – but still very good indeed. I think they're a really good value. View attachment 556325 View attachment 556326 Eastman makes great guitars. I love the tone and playability of my Eastman E2OM-CD. I've not played a new Gibson that comes close. Originally Posted by Perdido. 4 5 6 7 8 Next YorkshireD28 6,223 1,677 12 Registered Member Feb 07, 2021 #101 Well, if you're over across the pond from us, try the Alister Atkin Essential D Mahogany Spruce Aged. The statements, reviews and opinions expressed in the Eastman Guitar Fan forum are solely those of the individual users. Both play very well, the Eastman has a slightly fatter C neck, vs. . The woods used in the Eastman guitar are NOT from China. desertguitar. Fingerboard:Ebony. Share. Share. The burst is stunning. Martin calls it their VTS (Vintage Tone System). Guitars in General . Posts: 427. The Eastman, a relatively inexpensive guitar, has quickly become my favorite guitar and the one I pick up every day. I have listened to clips of both on Youtube, and read all kinds of reviews and comments on both guitars. I bought a Gold Tone banjitar a few months back, but we never bonded. 2): Eastman E20OM-MR-TC. If you use a capo, intonation issues have been noted with many FGX5 users including myself. Eastman Guitars. Yes - I believe it did in the E10OM-TC and E6D-TC I previously owned. If you haven't been there, try the Unofficial Blueridge Guitar Forum. The statements, reviews and opinions expressed in the Eastman Guitar Fan forum are solely those of the individual users. I would have to pay double to get a Gibson with the appointments on the t59. Enough time to get to know the strengths of this guitar as well. Posts: 483. 780,545. I think this is one reason that the E10D and E20D guitars are so balanced across the strings and generally bright sounding. 27. bertram. Eastman E10D My humble opinion. The only difference is that we now have access to better equipment, facility and materials, and are already able to provide employees with. I would like to hear what you guys recommend from your experience. Aug 01, 2011 #1 Hi - I am interested in purchasing one of the two above guitars. My Journey to NGD - Eastman E8OM-TC. Ron. 9 instead of a 10. Very attractive woods, well built, and, most important of all, great sound. Eastman's are great! Eastman makes a great instrument, and don't let anyone here tell you otherwise. The craftmanship is beautiful with wood that's gorgeous. Eastman makes a line of production guitars in the lower ranges. He’s got the T64 I’d like. Normally, MadRose carries a hefty upcharge, as does a torrified. I have a few myself and can't seem to put them down.