Voice matches up better with certain guitars?
Posted by: Mitch - Forum: General Chatter - Replies (10)

Hi there

just someting I noticed recently, now bear in mind, I am just a beginner and started to sing along to simple songs played with simple open chords. so a completely beginner with singing and fairly new Guitar player also. So it might just be me...at this stage of my journey  Blush

I play an E8 OM and a Faith Saturn (Dread) both a Sitka / Rosewood combo (the Faith being Engleman) but that doesn't make the differnce, I belive it is in the long and short scale. 

If I sing with my Faith Dread, it seems my voice and the Guitar are in sync, somehow I feel comfortable to sing along. It seems right, my voice matches the Guitars tone...well at least to me. Might sound aweful for a listener (might have to ask my wife to listen....but give me another couple on months  Dodgy )

When playing the Eastman OM, it feels off. Hard to describe really. It seems that I try to adjust my voice to the tone of the Guitar, and it just doesn't seem to fit. but this of course, might be my poor playing and obv just starting out with singing.

These are my first steps into singing along. In summary, it feels easier and more natural to sing with my Dread, than the OM. the OM being a bit darker and more mellow, if that makes sense? (same strings on both Guitars) 

Is there guitars that complements your voice better or just gives you a better feeling when singing? strictly talking about hearing yourself while playing and not from recording. guess recording is another level altogether. 

I am curious to hear your thoughts and experiences.

also, please tell me if I am way off here, and this is just me and due to me being a beginner. 

cheers
Mitch

08-17-2021, 04:07 AM

  You’ve made a good choice….
Posted by: Prahanien - Forum: Eastman Acoustic Guitars - Replies (22)

So I just wanted to post this since I’m sure there are others like me. I have GAS. All the doggone time. GAS. GAS. GAS. I have owned quite a few guitars. I think I am at 27 last I counted. All but a couple are over $1000 guitars. Only three currently though. I am always looking for the ONE. Turns out…I have the one. It’s an Eastman E10om. It is AMAZING.

But….for some reason I see all these fancy names…Martin, Taylor, Larrivee, Furch, etc….and I buy them. I play them against my E10om and womp womp womp… the Eastman is better, usually by a country mile… how can this be?!? I got it used for $800 bucks….surely it can’t be that good. Just bought and resold a Martin 000-18 within 6 days because it failed the comparison…I made a hundred bucks so that was fine.

My E6D-TC….mopped the floor with a D-18 I bought to see if it was an upgrade…. Nope.

My E10ooss/v….I should have never sold it. Haven’t found a smaller body that was near as good.

I’m buying a new AC522ce today over another Martin or Taylor or Larrivee because it is not only cheaper but IMO better looking and sounding.

I’ll probably pick up a E10ss/v because I won’t find a better dread…

I know a lot of you (myself included) have other guitars from these makers that we love. And that is fine. Variety is the spice of life… it for those thinking Eastman is a stepping stone or a ‘budget version’ until you can get ‘the real thing’. I think you will be highly disappointed by the ‘real thing’ just like I have.

Eastman for life Big Grin

08-16-2021, 03:17 PM

  Older Eastman acoustic guitars
Posted by: Al30906 - Forum: Eastman Acoustic Guitars - Replies (12)

How old are yours and how well are they holding up? Thank you Al.

P.S. post which model(s) please.

08-16-2021, 02:21 PM

  Post count UI misalignment
Posted by: Meathead - Forum: Introductions and EGF Annoucements - Replies (1)

Howdy folks -
As you can see, we've hit 10K posts in the Eastman Acoustic section (which is great of course!). However, because the digit has moved the UI spacing from four spaces to five, it's causing a UI format problem and doesn't look as clean.  At first glance it doesn't appear there is a quick fix and I'll need a little time to debug.  It doesn't inhibit the website at all, just doesn't look quite as clean.  Stay tuned...

08-16-2021, 11:31 AM

  strat style guitar
Posted by: Cromwell - Forum: Eastman Electric and Archtop Guitars - Replies (2)

I'm looking for a strat style guitar, 3 single coil or 2 single and a humbucker. I don't believe Eastman make this style, correct me if I'm wrong.

Anyway, I have £1000 max budget, what's the best guitar I can get for under that, I play mostly light rock, punk rock, grunge ect

08-14-2021, 05:39 AM

  Fellowship Of The Acoustics
Posted by: AlanSam - Forum: General Chatter - Replies (7)

One of the great guitar shops :-

https://youtu.be/Eox2FZrgYCM

08-14-2021, 04:50 AM

Shocked e2om at gc
Posted by: Pick-n-brew - Forum: For Sale / Trade and Online Deals - Replies (5)

used e2om at gc in Miami asking 1000 dollars. new ones going for 530 how is this possible?

08-13-2021, 04:51 PM

  Just bought an E2OM!! Anyone own this model?
Posted by: jphenderson91 - Forum: Eastman Acoustic Guitars - Replies (4)

Hello all! I hope you are doing well. It’s been awhile since I’ve been on the forum. I still own my E10D-TC and E20D-TC. They are doing well.

Anyway, I’ve been in the market for an 000 style guitar for awhile since I just own dreads. (J45 and D18)

I often play outside and sometimes around campfires so I was looking for something that would be less expensive but still have a great sound.

What made me decide on the E2OM was the fact that it is short scale which makes it easier to play. It has a cedar top (I like the warmth of cedar) but I’ve never owned one. This example looks very clean in the pictures and the rosette on these models is unique and beautiful. The one example I played in the store was really good.

What do you think about the Cedar Eastman’s? Does anyone here own this model? I’d like to hear your opinion.


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08-13-2021, 08:03 AM

  NOW SOLD E10ss (UK)
Posted by: Eye_Ball_Tickler - Forum: For Sale / Trade and Online Deals - Replies (1)

NOW SOLD

Eastman E10ss

I have acquired an E6-TC and can’t keep both so the SS is going

Summary:
Solid Adirondack Spruce top
Solid Mahogany back and side
Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge (they changed to Ebony post Cities regs)
Nitrocellulose.

Guitar is in excellent condition had a very easy life. Comes with hardcase which is extremely decent and unmarked.

The guitar is in excellent condition only 1 small mark on rear of neck higher than first fret so does not interfere with playing no other chips/dents/scratches (some super faint marks from playing/wiping down) overall 9/10

These are highly sought after and here’s a chance to grab a deal they don’t pop up to often and most UK stores are all on back order

Amazing to play, have a YouTube search on them they are spectacular guitars

Only consider trades for Eastman E8D-TC money either way etc

Play test welcomed

Collection only from Mansfield (near Sherwood Pines Country Park) will consider meeting if it helps reduce travel times for a potential sale)

Thanks
D


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08-12-2021, 05:10 PM

  E15SS on reverb
Posted by: UncleJesse - Forum: For Sale / Trade and Online Deals - Replies (1)

No affiliation

https://reverb.com/item/43073339-rare-ea...1-sunburst

08-11-2021, 02:58 PM