About 10 (Maybe less) years ago, I traded a USA Ovation Elite Acoustic for an Eastman AC712 because I was interested in learning finger style guitar. Since I only paid $250 for the Ovation, I wasn't out any money, but I really didn't know anything about Eastman's guitar offerings. I knew about their mandolins and their great reputation, so I decided to take a chance.
Needless to say, I was floored. There was only one tiny finish ding on the top, but it can only be seen in the right light.
I am very happy with this guitar. Just wanted to share this as my first post.

Cheers!!

I am seriously considering selling a couple of guitars, and if I do this is top of my shopping list:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcAoRJ_yalE

I had a very nice two hours at a newer upscale guitar shop in my area. It is called Stevie's Guitars with a website of http://www.guitars.net. Specific to acoustics - https://www.guitars.net/collections/acoustics

So the reason for the visit, besides having 3 hours to kill,  was they have a E20D-LSH-TC torrefied Adirondack/rosewood, a Bourgeois Touchstone Vintage D Sitka/rosewood as well as a Touchstone Signature D torrefied Sitka/Madagascar rosewood, plus many many others. I started on the two Bourgeois' and the LSH. IMHO the LSH smoked the other two and I don't feel it was that close. Maybe it is the enlarged sound hole or the torrefied Adirondack top but it has the bass, volume, sparkling trebles, sustain, projection - everything you would want in a dread. The other two weren't bad but slightly subdued in comparison. I just felt that the LSH was a step above. And to boot it was $800 cheaper than the standard Touchstone and $1500 less than the Signature. It truly is making me re-think my aversion to dreads. 

I also was able to compare it against a Santa Cruz Tony Rice model, a Boucher BG-52-BM, as well as new Martin  HD-28 and D-28. Unless you are specifically looking for the Martin tone, the Eastman holds its own and is over $1000 less expensive. The Eastman was heavier and the neck fuller than the Martins. Concerning a comparison to the Santa Cruz or Boucher - no, not even close. But then again that is not a fair comparison. Both of these models are nudging $8,000. They are just wonderful instruments but I could never justify the price. I am sure others with unlimited budgets or extensive talent could bring out the best in the Santa Cruz and Boucher to justify that kind of price tag. 
If anyone is in the market, pic below and here is a link to the Eastman -  https://www.guitars.net/products/e20d-ls...c863&_ss=c  Ask for Nick - very helpful and friendly. Great place to visit and shop. One other guitar that really caught my ear was a Boucher HG-41-V - OM sized, torrefied Adirondack/Brazilian mahogany with a soft V neck. Just a sweet smaller body guitar. Light weight and comfortable neck if you like soft V shapes. It is a used model in excellent conditon.

Hi all -

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This guitar looks for all the world like a nineteenth century instrument. I would love to have a noodle on it:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8k7oHWXyYc

Does anyone have any details on this?

A day in the Life from the Beatles' 1967 Sergeant Pepper album was a technical tour de force in its day. This is how it was created in the Abbey Road studio:-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPKHKkylciI

Hi all, I am selling my Eastman AC522CE-GB

2024 model in excellent condition. It’s the newer spec with solid European spruce top over solid mahogany, with an arm bevel and side sound port. GA body size.

Condition wise, it’s super clean. No gouges or dings at all. If you’re really, really looking in the right light you might find some light surface swirls. Comes with the original hard case and eastman+acoustic shoppe paperwork.

I can also send more photos if needed

Asking 1250$ buyer pays shipping CONUS

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This guitar was a gift Christmas 2024. It has only been played a handful of times. It's just too small for my needs. I was reluctant to sell as it was a gift. I kept it too long to return and wanted to like it to not upset the wife. She's cool now with me passing it on. This guitar looks new with OHSC. $895. Shipping is negotiable depending on where you live. Send email or text number for pics.