Totally off topic - curious if any other EGF members also happen to be pinball enthusiasts or collectors?  I've started collecting a couple of low end machines, hoping to get a nicer machine at some point (I have expensive hobbies!)... would love to know if any other EGF members are also pinball fans.

Just received an almost-new E8D-TC from Tom C - really a nice guitar - The photos on the AGF don't do it justice - the Sitka top is a rich golden-brown (from the torrification process) with a ton of figuring - the back and sides are extra nice rosewood, well matched - the guitar has several thoughtfully chosen upgrades a few of which I would have gotten around to if I had bought the guitar new.....only downside is that my 40D is already getting jealous - anyway, after a very successful (for late July) fishing trip this morning and then coming home to this fine guitar I am a happy camper - Thanks again, Tom !! P.S. - Has anyone come up with a definitive answer yet on the cut-in date for the dreaded finish changeover?

Uncle Jesse's post re unbranded Eastman set me off looking for something on Old Standard Wood :-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H64dtff8x5s

Jaw dropping quantities of the finest tone wood!

No affiliation just found at Carter’s.

https://cartervintage.com/products/eastman-old-standard

I’m on the lookout for a 300 series Eastman mandolin if anyone has one they’re thinking of selling.

I got an E6D-TC today.
Great chatoyance on the back nice light colored thermo cured alpine Swiss spruce top.
I also noticed the lack of a scarf joint at the headstock. The heel is stacked. Another thing is that many E6 and 8 series guitars I have seen have a highly mirror polished fretboard and bridge. I mean really noticeable but this guitar has a fretboard that is not highly polished. The bridge is.
The guitar is really clean inside and sounds good. I did notice a stacked wood laminate block between the head block and the fingerboard inside the guitar.
I think I’m really gonna like this one!

By the way, I heard that the “moon spruce” was cut down by hand with two person hand saws in the dark of the moon in the dead of winter by 12 nude virgin lady persons by the light of pure beeswax candles. They use a team of tamed wolves to haul the logs to the sawmill through the deep snow while singing opera!
Robert.
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Hey guys,

Just thought I'd give a brief updatus on my guitar journey.  After going through a few Eastmans I've settled into and am very happy with my E20OM-TC and E10OM-SB.  Each of them so uniquely different from the other and the more I've played them the more I'm liking them. Unintentionally I've been playing each for about a week at a time which has allowed me to get to know what each has to offer and how my playing impacts each of them. I've found that a light touch on the E20 gives me a really sweet tone that I'm loving.  The E10 has been more comfortable to me in some way that I can't really explain but I think it will, in the long run, be my daily go to practice and play guitar. Thats not taking anything away from the the E20.  Anyway, it's nice to just settle in and focus on playing and learning vs buying and selling and I appreciate all the advice and support you guys gave me on the journey.

I've still got a 00018 in the back of my mind but it's further back than it was.  The estimate I got for painting the house and a few new windows didn't help.  Someday maybe, we'll see.

Greetings from beautiful Costa Rica!

A few nights ago, we went out with another family to see our friend (and fellow EGF member), Max Gea, perform at a local bar.  In between sets, he asked if I’d come up on stage and play a song.  I’ve never played live in public, and even though I wasn’t surprised (he warned me that he was going to ask), I suddenly got very nervous.

I had to quickly decide what song to play, so I went with Neil Young’s “Old Man,” which is a song I’ve played a 1000 times and could sing in my sleep.  I strapped on his Eastman DT30D (wonderful guitar), and things started off really well… and then my mind went blank!  I got through the first verse, but couldn’t remember the chords for the chorus (did I mention that I’ve played this song 1000 times?!!), so I remembered that the show must go on and to never stop… so, I went into a bit of an improvised set of chords and back into the second verse.  I skipped the chorus a second time and finished the song.

The crowd was stomping and clapping throughout the song, which was a thrill, and my daughter gave me the biggest hug, when I left the stage.  Max was incredibly gracious, and I’m incredibly thankful for him giving me the opportunity to get on stage for the first time with his guitar.  I told him that I have so much admiration for those who perform live, and that I’ll be better prepared next time.

Yesterday, he lent me his E10SS, so I have something to play for the next few days.  We had a few drinks and a sing-along at the house (same two families), and I wish I was that prepared for the live gig the other night.  He’s playing another show tonight, and if it wasn’t storming, I’d be getting on stage and trying again.

Cheers to those of you who perform live.  It’s so much fun, but you def need to be prepared.  Also, I went with a song that I knew well, but should have picked one that was a little less tricky (fewer chords, no palm muting, etc.).  Lessons for next time!

Hi everyone I could use some help, someone previously posted about some Gotoh tuners that were an exact fit. I need them for a E10D. Thank you Vic.

Has anyone here put a pickguard on their SB59?