I sold my last mandolin to buy another guitar or so lol dangit and I'm wanting another. Anyone have the Calhoun? Notes sound clear, has a a little wider nut. Wanting less treble one reason for selling my Eastman 305 and moving on to a Pava that had a really nice tone, also been sold. Not wanting to spend a ton like I have done lol

I'm sure I've posted Sandra's youtube page before but I'll try again. If you are an intermediate player or at most any level and wanting to learn anything more than you already know then Sandra has a ton of fabulous tutorials on her YT channel. It's all free and she is a good teacher and each tutorial is 20-30 minutes long.  Even if you learn one new chord voicing you're making progress.

When I moved on from mostly being a few genre player primarily and started working on learning standards and chord melodies I finally realized just how little I knew and it was so rewarding to learn my first tune and chord voicing's I never knew.

If any interest here and you haven't checked out Sandra then find a tune in her massive tutorial videos that you recognize and give her a try, you won't be disappointed but pleased and advancing...
https://www.youtube.com/c/GuitarversumSa...n/featured

Everyday I'm looking and wanting and I don't need anything but my wants won't leave me alone. And no one has anything in stock that I want or think I want. Been looking for an E10 P SB and most all I see are the 20's and I don't want the 20. There's one place that has the E10 P-SB new it says but they've had it listed for quite a while. I've emailed them 3 times and called them twice. They won't answer my emails or return my calls. Just wanting to know year, how long they've had it and where has it been kept (stored) all this time?

And I've had an Iris OG or CH heavy on my mind but wasn't wanting to put that much into an acoustic now since I already have 2 Eastmans. And then there's wood, do I want an all mahogany or Spruce top and Mahogany back&sides. Don't want rich and abundant overtones but woody tone with a little bite but no dead thump...What's a couch player to do...I'd probably be much better off to just close my laptop, quit wanting and dang practice on what I have, but dang!

I couldn’t help myself, seen this and had to have it. I’ve had several E1D’s but I’m a sucker for a top like this. Just wanted to share a couple of photos.

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This mightn't be to everyone's taste - but I  absolutely love it - song, singer, band and arrangement :-

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=...mrzFuph6lW

I attempted to use a four letter word in common use meaning faeces - * but the EGF site word processing logic automatically changed the word to '****'.  I am sure there are unfortunate people out there who might find anything offensive, but am I the only one who finds this pernickety censorship outrageous - in fact offensive?

* I amended this after consideration of Sleigh's point (see below)

the subject title probably says it all -- though to clarify  i'm talking about a  soundboard, back or side crack -- not cracked neck. (i'm assuming poor humidification. 

i know there are some wonderful glues and craftspersons out there --and it ultimately might be a budget question,

but would a guitar with crack professionaly repaired be a deal-breaker for you?  could such an instrument be, functionally, "good as new"?

if it's something you'd entertain, * what percentage discount would be reasonable?

anybody have experience with guitar  cracks  and repairs?

and so on.

thanks in advance,
noah

I just picked up my third Eastman two days ago. Not only that but plan to get a fourth one today. I think that officially makes me a collector. My first two Eastman guitars were OM models; E40om and E8om. I own two Martins; J-40 and OM-21, and for tone, those two Eastman guitars fit comfortably between the two Martins. As for playability, they are all equal. The finish I will have to give to the Eastman E40om. All of my Eastman guitars have been purchased used in mint condition. The only Eastman dealer in the area has been unable to get new guitars from Eastman for seems like years.

My most recent acquisition is an E10D-TC. The guitar has figured flame mahogany that is gooooorgeous. The original D'Addario strings looked fresh and untarnished but when I strummed them they were dead as a door nail. There was plenty of dust on the head stock so I figure it had been sitting unplayed for a long time. I bought it anyway just because my previous experience with Eastman guitars had me convinced there was no way it could sound that bad. Got it home, cleaned it up and installed Elixir Nanoweb 80/20's because, to my ear, they are brighter than Phosphor Bronze. Just as I got them stretched in, I was called away so no time to road test. Last night I finally found time to sit down and play and my very first thought was, "Sweet Jesus!" First off, that is something I have never thought or said in my life, so we are talking some serious mojo here.

For years I have had this prejudice against mahogany, and thick necks, and dreadnoughts that project a woofy bass. Well that is over and done with. Lessons learned. The thicker neck was actually easier to chord and the E10D-TC sounds better than any dreadnought I have ever played. Crystal clear, bell like and balanced tones. I've read that mahogany does not have overtones. Well, that certainly is not true. I'm wandering into unknown territory with this theory but it seems the wavelengths are closer together making it difficult to differentiate between tones and overtones. Pluck some strings and then immediately mute them and you can hear the overtones ringing. Playing without a strap meant I had to clamp that guitar with my arm to keep it on my lap. I have an armrest and strap on order and can't wait to hear that guitar without my ten pound, bone-in ham laying across the sound board. Anyway, after two hours of playing, as I gently returned the guitar to it's case, I found myself thinking, "I was not expecting that. I was seriously not expecting that." It's too soon to tell but the e10D and the J-40 might be jockeying for first place which is amazing considering, for the cost of that Martin J-40, I could buy four e10D dreads, with money left over.

Wondering why I bought a dreadnought if I was prejudiced against them? Two weeks ago I met a neighbor down the street who plays Bluegrass on a D-28. We plan to get together. Seems like dreads are required for Bluegrass. Actually it seems like Martins are required but the price of a D-28 is way too much of a commitment.

Today, I'll be checking out an E20D-TC. My plan is to spend a week, or two, comparing mahogany to rosewood then keep the one I like best and sell the other. That's my plan. That also could explain a closet full of guitars...

I went to a local shop today to try some acoustics.

I’m a relative beginner and have a couple of electrics, most recently a T64/V which I am enjoying very much.  Lately as things have cooled off here I’ve been sitting in the back yard strumming the T64 unplugged and letting my dog enjoy the outdoors.  This, along with football season now in session and spending a fair amount of time last Sunday on the couch strumming, unencumbered by cable and amp, I decided I may like an acoustic.

So I went to a local shop and tried a number of OMs.  E1OM, E6OM, two E10OM-TCs, an E20OM, and a couple others that were handed to me that I don’t remember.  I went knowing they had the E1 and knowing it’s price and I could have purchased that today.  But…. I liked the E10s better, especially one particular E10OM-TC.  I was not ready to spend that much given that I’m still struggling to chord and strum at the same time.  So I passed.  Subsequently came home and determined that at this point in my development, the T64 provides enough volume to play unplugged and I can wait until I’m a better player with a better idea of what I’m looking for to again shop for acoustics.

Another factor in my decision:  While I do know what my hands preferred I have less confidence in what my ears preferred.  It occurred to me while I was in the shop, trying to justify a purchase of the E10, that I’m new enough at this that it will take time to figure out what is right for me; I should take my time, enjoy the ride and first things need to come first.

Hope you all are enjoying your ride.

-K

As previously posted, have been physically struggling with this incredible E20D TC to the point of considering selling. This guitar is absolutely THE best I have ever played. The tone, sustain, action, physical beauty - fantastic. TMI: a decision I'm still paying for - started playing rugby at 35 because I saw a white haired guy out there (if he can do it...*G*). Played for a couple of seasons until my wife asked me "is the game still worth the pain?" At that point I caved - as much as I enjoyed the sport it wasn't. But between rugby & competitive Masters rowing, one learns pain. I've burnt the ship(s). The E20D TC is now the only vessel in port, and I'm determined to give it my best. And while I understand the guitar should be a pleasurable experience and there are body styles to physically facilitate comfortable playing, this E20D is my last hurrah. Appreciated the suggestion for Vida's SS (a LOT of great counsel on this site) but I want to give this my best shot. Sorry for the rant but posting this helps to reaffirm my commitment.