I would love Keith (Zissou Intern) to play this, and give us his thoughts. Aint going to happen I know.

http://www.tfoa.eu/nl/atkin-hawaiian-master-aged.html

Wanted a smaller body guitar. I have a E6d-TC which was causing shoulder issues…played a few Martins and was sometimes impressed sometimes not. I did notice that the 18’s seemed so much lighter….first comparing the D -18 to E6D-TC. But I love my E6.

Bought a 000-18 Martin, plays great, loving its playability- sounds real good. Feels like a feather. Added a small body to the quiver.

it also show why Eastmans are such a value. I am blessed that buying a Martin was not a financial hardship, but it also allows me to admire my Eastman.

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I was watching an interesting YouTube video today discussing the claimed tonal improvement achieved by converting an acoustic from a non-slotted bridge (with slotted pins) to a slotted bridge with (non-slotted pins).  The main advantages that are claimed are that the string ball end presses directly against the back of the plate, and that the break angle can be steeper.  

I examined my new E6D-TC out of curiosity and see that there are already slots on the top of the bridge allowing for the steeper break angle.  I'm now very curious to see if the slots are cut all the way through as he recommends.  

Does anyone have a pic of the bridge plate from the inside, preferably with no strings on?  It would be cool to know if Eastman does this or not!

Video is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4UdugMN3RQ

Just got in a new shipment of Eastmans! Amongst them are some E40OM-TC guitars... More details to follow soon!

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I have a monthly acoustic barn jam that I go to.  A lot of country, blues, and classic rock & roll.  Tomorrow will be the first jam I go to since I bought my AC422CE.  

I've let everyone know that I'm bringing my new guitar, and I said I plan on showing up a little early so that people who want to give it a try can have a go.  

I asked around at the jam before I bought my Eastman, as I hadn't really heard a lot about the brand back then.  None of the regulars had ever heard of them, either.

So I'm wondering, what's the best was to describe an Eastman Grand Auditorium AC433CE?

Sitka & rosewood, naturally.  I'm thinking to describe the tone I might day "Mid way between a Martin and a Taylor."

Do you think that would give someone a decent idea of the tone of an AC422CE?

Landed at TFOA.  

https://reverb.com/item/49044315-eastman...ck-natural

In case you missed it on that "other" forum

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/foru...p?t=636211

https://acousticmusicworks.com/collectio...e-neck-new

https://acousticmusicworks.com/collectio...e-neck-new

Hi, not sure this is the right place -so mods shove me into a corner if I've been bad.

DQ1. I have three Eastmans now ncl. two recent flat top purchases.
E20-P serial no. 1685624 (bought new in 2019)
E40-00 serial M2011683 (???) bought new in 2020.  "M" ???

Anybody know how to date these ?

DQ2 - I've seen references to "Pomona" Cal -which I'm guessing is a distribution centre for the USA ....OR?? for USA and te rest of the world? 

Do they have a distribution centre/stock centre/ offices whatever in Europe ??

I'm sure I saw a job advert for a regional sales Mgr atone time which I referred to a frind who been in the rtade. but tat was some time ago.

DQ3. I have a Collings cap, a Santa Cruz cap, but i don' got no Eastman cap. 

I'd really like one - are there such things?? If I can't get one in Europe or whatever, I'd be hay to pay all costs if someone could get one for me.  As we say in merrie olde Englande -    "tata for now!"

Chipickers2016@gmail,com.

I just got an AR372CE and discovered that the truss rod ends in a nut. This is a new one for me — I'm used the sort you adjust using an allen wrench. 

What's the size wrench I need to adjust? Seems like 7mm or 8mm are common, though StewMac sells 1/4", 9/32", and 5/16". 

Any other tips for adjusting this sort of truss rod would be appreciated — thanks.

I have two very recent Eastman grand auditorium acoustic guitars here, of the same model, nearly consecutive numbers (2 numbers apart), the earlier one with a traditional dovetail neck and the other with a bolt-on neck.

Is this a change that will be made to all Eastman production guitars? Is it a carry-over from the Bourgois guitars? If anyone has information I would be curious to know!

The bolt-on neck seems heavier at the joint (not surprising). I have no particular preference, each side has its proponents.