Hello, I'm curious if anyone has info about how guitars with torrefied tops will sound over time? We know that naturally aged guitars sound great, but what about ones that have gone through torrefication? In 20 years, will a non-TC sound better than a TC?

Greetings all,

After deciding that I only need one acoustic, and not getting any traction on my poor old AC708CE, I've reluctantly decided to list this.

Purchased new by me back in December of 2020, it's seen very little use.  Plastic is still on the pick guard, only addition is a Waverly Snakewood strap button to the proper spot on the neck heel.

Action is very low with extremely fast playability, zero relief neck. I tune to Eb with Mediums and play with a light pick and a light touch. If you dig in with a heavier pick you'll get some buzz - think James Taylor's "clean side of buzzy."

Tone is deep, shimmery, and broken in.  I love this beast, but I can't justify two guitars.

Comes with all the case candy (wrench, key, etc.) and I filed the certificate of authenticity when I received it, so I'll have to grab it.

SOLD. I'm in no hurry to sell, and I think this is a pretty special guitar, both in tone and the unique figuring of the top.

** Would only consider trades for an AC722/822 with an Engelmann top **

Posted over on AGF - slight discount for my fellow Eastmen.

Thanks for looking!

Can anyone tell me how long I should wait for an Eastman guitar I ordered from a music store?
On April 9th 2019 I ordered a left hand T184MX in the natural wood color. The owner of the music store told me it would take up to a minimum of 12 months and maybe 18 before I would receive it and I would have to pay the full price upfront.

First there was a wood shortage then COVID. Six months ago we the ask the owner about it was in production. Last week we asked and the owner of the store is not sure but he speculates it might be a shipping container problem.

Any advice I on how to check on the progress ourselves? The store owner has said he would give a refund but if the guitar were to arrive, we would get first choice. The price of the guitar would be at 2021 prices not 2019 price we paid.

For the past couple days, I’ve been tempted by a E6OM-TC listed New on Reverb for a great price. Today, I noticed it sold. I’m saddened, and relieved.

I’ll just keep playing my E8OM-TC.

Hi there

Something I noticed while looking at Eastman Acoustics from the E-Series are the different Headstock veneer used.

There are two version, the Rosewood and the Ebony veneer.

I noticed that i.e. the E10OM has some of both. It seems that newer models have mostly the ebony veneer. The older models have the non-pearl inlays on the Eastman logo on the Headstock (which I like).

My E8OM has the Rosewood headstock with pearl inlay and is a December 2019 model. Seems that the E8 has the Rosewood veneer only, maybe matching the back & sides. Not so the E20 though…

Is there a rule to these different ‚Headstocks‘? Like non-pearl inlay = pre 20.. or with pearl inlay from 20..

I just wonder. Not that it matters tbh, just an observation….the serial numbers aren‘t giving much away apart from the new ones starting with the ‚M’………so I thought maybe the Headstock can give a clue

Cheers
Mitch

Hi y'all!

I've got 3 Eastman acoustic guitars now:
 - AC822CE
 - E10D-TC
 - E10OM-TC
Plus: T59/v and (just bought) SB59/v

They're all fantastic.  I bought the AC822CE new and have had it for around 3 months now and it has the Truetone finish (much to my initial surprise and  disgruntlement) and must say that the Truetone finish is really really nice! It's very thin, looks to me like very thin nitro but unlike nitro, it's very hard!

The E10s are both TC Adirondak tops and about 2 months newer and opening up really nicely.. very loud, resonant and every week there are more and more overtones.. it's delightful. I perform with the E10D-TC and everyone loves it. Really cuts in the mix too!

I just can't say that is true for the stunningly beautiful and amazingly crafted AC822CE though (so far). It still feels tight and closed..not so resonant. (yet?)

I didn't really know what Engleman spruce was when i bought it, only that a fingerstyle guitarist friend a long time ago had a Martin OM with Adi and a Collings OM with Engleman and he just had this thrilled tone in his voice when he talked about the Engleman spruce!  So, I assumed it was just better and i paid the extra $$ to get then was the best AC Eastman made, with the Engleman top and the arm bevel (which i really like).

It's just not as loud or ringing as the others (yeah i know it's not apples-to-apples).. there are really nice overtones, but it's subtle. I think it likes to be gently finger picked and doesn't respond to my style of strumming and picking (i'm an excitable boy you see).
I have read that Engleman takes (a lot) longer to open up and if it's going to grow into this mind-blowingly resonant and soulful guitar, i'm certainly willing to keep playing it at home and wait.
It is stunningly beautiful and feels good in the hands and plays very well.  I do want a cutaway for if/when i'm going to be playing solos, etc...
I think i'm at the point of needing some good encouragement or the straight talk.. and maybe i have to cut my losses and sell it.
Do you guys have any experience with similar guitars with Engleman tops?  Will it open up, improve a lot over time?
Thanks! -Donovan

Maybe I’m overthinking this, but as I was researching Eastmans with Adi tops, I couldn’t help but wonder how absurd it is to have wood from a few states away shipped across the world, only to be shipped back to a dealer nearby for me to buy. Is this commerce at its best or environmental waste at its worst?

Bought the D-18 last Friday and it's been in Kansas City MO all week.  Hasn't moved.  Must be a test of my patience.  Wanna guess which shipping company it is?

Hello! Seeking some advice on choosing an OM. I found an E10OM (non-TC) and E6OM-TC with Swiss Alpine top for around the same price. Which would y’all pick?

Hello, new Eastman fan here. My limited understanding is that the E models are inspired by various Martin (D, OM, etc.) and Gibson (J-XX) models, and the AC by Taylor's 14 series. If this is accurate, does Eastman do a better job building one model over another. I'm mainly thinking of how Blueridge does a "better" job with their Martin clones than Gibson.