We got to spend some time with the new Touchstone guitars at the Eastman Pomona facility. These guitars are going to be special.

https://youtu.be/VZqqxPuvZQc

I've been on a search recently for a cocobolo back/sides on an acoustic.
I know that Eastman has done a few models where this is a reality, but they're pretty rare.

1) anybody know which models had cocobolo?
2) anybody ever see any in the wild? I'd love to have some leads on how to get one

NOTE: doesn't have to be solid cocobolo, those are ridiculously priced.

Hi all

I was thinking of adding a strap button to my E10SS so I can play standing also to practise that way if I feel like. 

I don't particularly trust the one already in place at the bottom of the Guitar to be honest. hasn't come loose but the one on my E8OM did. I can just pull it out. which is no big deal as long is I don't use a strap. 

the ones pre-installed on my 2014 Faith look very robust and safe. screwed in. nice touch. See pics.

Any of you added strap buttons to your Eastman's? if so, did you change the one on the bottom? any recommendations?

Sorry might be a stupid question but I never had to add a strap Button. Guess the "end pins" on my Eastman aren't really "Buttons" but rather cosmetic to "hide" the hole for electronics maybe. which is fine.

I bring up the issue with the Guitar tech in the shop next time I drop in but thought I ask here first 

PS: interesting that my Eastman don't share the same end pin. 

cheers 
Mitch

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Yesterday, a post came up on FB for a new construction rental property near our homes in Costa Rica.  The house was nice, but the pool is what caught my attention.  Check it out!

Here's some Eastman videos from NAMM 2022.
https://youtu.be/W2_htMLo24U

https://youtu.be/H-_m4aL6jxs

What are the traditional series that get Tonetite system ? E40 only ?

I have an E20D-TC that I love : dry, woody, fondamental tone, never bright or harsh, and that vintage look !

I plan to get an OM but I wonder what would be the most beautiful sound for fingerstyle : E8 or E20 ?

I saw this video posted by The Acoustic Shoppe. They discuss the Touchstone guitars, including how and where they're built, which I thought was pretty cool. I'm excited to hear how they sound via a high quality demo when they hit the stores.

Touchstone stuff starts about 5:50 in, but I linked the whole video just because I think the other stuff is cool too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-_m4aL6jxs

I just watch YouTube videos from the booth at NAMM. The E6ss with a torrified top really caught my eye. Anyone have any thoughts? Anyone know of anyone taking pre-orders?

Coming this fall..