I recently bought this and it is a fantastic guitar, but for some reason the GA body style isn't for me. I hate to say mint for something that is not new, but this is about as close as you can get. Includes OHSC. The only alteration is a strap button. 


 

I'm looking for a physical test to determine if an Eastman guitar is Nitrocellulos or not.

Approximate date the change to Truetone was made, serial numbers and contacting Eastman are understood. I am not looking for probably, however. I'm looking for an actual physical test, a way to know for sure.

My thought is that a bit of lacquer thinner on a Q-tip could be used to test the area under the pick guard and if it doesn't dissolve the finish then it isn't nitro. Does anyone think that will work? Is there any special type of lacquer thinner for nitro or will generic lacquer thinner work?  The guard will actually be changed in the near future so this could be done.

What about Truetone? Is there a way to test that isn't destructive or at least not visible?

Any thoughts appreciated.

I asked to Eastman but still don’t have answers.
What do you think ?
Also wouldn’t it be better to have sitka spruce instead of Adi for those fingerstyle guitars ?

Speaking specifically of dreads, but any experience is welcome. I have one laying around, just haven’t had time to whittle on it yet, to try out.

I bought a PCH3gace used in Mint condition approx 3 months ago. Action was low Neck straight nothing that I could see was wrong with the guitar. I played the guitar with the strings that came with in and about a 5-6 weeks ago
I changed strings. After changing the strings I noticed a severe forward lean of the saddle. The Original saddle that the guitar came with had been shaved down quite a bit so I replaced it with a new one. Had the same issue. I found out that Eastman's saddles are 4mm wide. The one I put in was speced at 3.2mm. I contacted Eastman who were nice enough to send me a couple of their bone saddles. Tried to put a new one in my guitar and both were to wide. Contacted Eastman again explaining and sending Pic's of the saddle with the forward lean. They sent me 2 more saddles. Same issue?!?!?! Anyone have any idea's as to what might solve this problem? I've Never had this happen before and I'm at a lose as what to do.

Although they began the rolling change several months earlier, we are about a year into buying guitars with the new Truetone finish.  For those who've owned both, have you noticed any differences in appearance?  In protection from dings or scratches?  Does it feel lighter, heavier... can you even feel a difference?

And I'm particularly interested in how Truetone tops will change in color vs. Nitro.  Will natural tops darken faster, slower, not at all (does Truetone contain any UV protectant?)?

I'll share my thoughts later, but wanted to hear from other EGF members first, so I don't make this OP too long.  

I have had my E6D TC with an alpine top for about a year now.
I bought it new, which I don’t often do, as used guitars are so much more affordable.
This guitar continues to impress me. It’s balance and power are outstanding. It really gets loud when strummed hard! But it’s headroom is remarkable.
When played softly it’s complexity and imagery is outstanding.
The Eastman cases are among the best looking and fitting cases I have.
I have many more expensive guitars, but I have very few I consider to be the equal or better than this E6D.
I do wish it had an 11/16 neck instead of 3/4.
But it’s construction and material are world class.
The “True Tone” finish seems to be a little more resistant to scratches than the older nitro fini E40D I own.
The figuring in the Khaya back is really 3D and beautiful.
This may be the “best” all around guitar I own!
I will be looking to acquire more Eastmans in the future.
If only the dealer here in Memphis would get more used ones in trade!!

Saw this today... didn't know they had a location in the Netherlands!

Am completely impressed by my new E10-SS that is opening up and sounds unworldly. but what about a pickup? Any recommendations? Wish Eastman had them installed to begin with.

I was doing some hunting for DADGAD string sets and stumbled on a rarity: 80/20 in that gauge! Has anyone tried the John Pearse New Mediums in 80/20? I’ve tried their PB variant and loved them (though they didn’t last super long for me). I think I’ll give the em a try in addition to giving GHS true mediums a go.