Sigma is about to release the SDM-18S. Sadly for some of us, the neck is "low profile".

Body Size: D-12 Fret
Construction: Dovetail Neck Joint
Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany, Low Profile
Nut & Saddle: Bone
Fingerboard: Black Ebony
Scale Length: 25.4” (645 mm)
Neck width at nut: 1-3/4” (44,5 mm)
Tuning Machines: Grover Nickel Side Mounts w/ butterbean knobs
Finish: Polished Gloss /w aging toner
Shoftshell Case: SSC-D
Strings: D´Addario EXP16
List price: $ 1.280,00
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2021

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I'd never heard an Eastman until I got my old Uptown 810-CE a couple of months ago and was surprised at what a rocker it is. I hoped for and got a great Jazz sound (orig pup. and a 40 wt solid state Fender Rumble bass amp).  I cranked the Deluxe, and boy the 810 can rock. I plan on giving it flats soon, and if I didn't have a few guitars that cover the balls out stuff, I'd leave the rounds on and let er rip.

Off the wall question but in the last week or so I started getting unsigned (?) in to the sites that I frequent including here.  Whereas I would normally get automatically signed in I now have to sign in.  Updated my browser but that didn't work.  Any ideas about what might be causing this?

Hello all. Fairly new to this forum; enjoying my E10 OM-TC and DT30 OM!

In all my internet travels, I've not seen a "key" to the various Eastman guitar models.

For example, in another thread there's a reference to an E6. What are the specs of an E6 and how does it differ from an E10? (I get the TC part).

TIA, eljay

In your opinion how do Eastman acoustics stand up against high end manufactures such as Gibson, Taylor, Martin and even boutique brands such as Bourgeois, H&D, Santa Cruz?

I have more experience with Martin than any other brand and I think Eastman is on par with Martin in terms of build quality and wood selection.

Tone is a more family thing. By that I mean each maker has it’s own sound. However, I will say that I’ve had fit and finish issues on every Eastman I’ve owned. This is to be expected on a instrument that costs about half or a third of what the competition sells for.

For those that own Boutique instruments I am curious about how you feel Eastman holds up.

Thanks!

Need a case for my soon to arrive Romeo SC, any advise? I understand it might be hard to find one!

I was looking at a used AR804 and wondering whether I should make a bid. It belonged to the father of the owner who knows nothing about guitars. Do you think the damage to the top of the guitar by the neck indicative of neck problems? I've asked whether the damage to the finish is reflected on the other side under the pickguard.

Hi guys, new to this forum. I’ve just purchased a Romeo la and have noticed an imperfection in the finish where the neck joins the body. It looks like it’s under the lacquer and appears as if the paint has run.
My query is should I contact the dealer I bought it from or should I contact Eastman directly?

Just read on another forum a guy bought a PCH series guitar a few years back. It developed a crack around the scarf joint on the neck. Long story short, dealer forwarded pics to Eastman, who immediately issued a replacement guitar. No fuss, no muss. It's nice to hear they stand behind their products. I haven't had a warranty claim with the 3 I own, but if I ever need it, it's comforting to hear they take care of you.

Yet another reason to own an Eastman, right?

Hi

Finally purchasing my first Eastman and can’t decide which one to go for I have narrowed it down to 2 both of which will be online order as no way of trying locally. Long time electric player and new to acoustics. I already own one which is Yamaha ls ta transacoustic, sound I’m interested in is blues and finger style and Martin etc seem to appeal the most tone wise.

Eastman choices are as follows.

E6om tc with alpine spruce top.

Or

E10 om (non tc)

Both guitars are new and both are 1000 euro each.

Need help in choosing between the higher model of the E10om or the lower e60 but with tc alpine spruce top both costing the same doesn’t help the situation ?
Thank you