OK folks, check it out. I was curious as to how much "break in" has happened on my E20-OM, so I decided to find out. Attached are 2 versions of the same song. It's Tommy E's version of Amazing Grace. I recorded this on May 6th of 2019, just about 2 years ago. It was right when I first got the guitar. The 2nd version I just recorded today. So 2 years apart. I am using the same mic (AT 4033), same stand, same preamp (UA Audio apollo twin), same mic cable, same strings (Elixir Nano PB lights), both sets of strings are between a week and 2 weeks old, and the same recording software (Logic Pro X). Mic placement is the same, which was easy because it's only 1 mic 12" away pointed at the 12th fret. I haven't changed anything on the guitar other than strings. I copied the track I recorded the original on in the software and pasted it, complete with all the settings, and didn't touch a thing. I did, however, need to back the preamp input down a hair, which validates what I thought was hearing, and that is the guitar is louder now than it was 2 years ago. Tell me what you think.

The new recording:
https://soundcloud.com/user-426155011/am...grace-2021

2 years ago:

https://soundcloud.com/user-426155011/amazing-grace

I was looking around Dave'sGuitar to see if I spotted any new deals. I check it fairly frequently. Anyways, a '57 Les Paul came in and they posted it online. It was immediately put on hold by someone who wants to spend $125k on a guitar. I thought the price was a joke when I saw it unless this was Les's own guitar, which it isn't as far as I can tell.  Live and let live and all that but Holy Macaroni!  I'm assuming this goes somewhere on a wall or inside a glass vault. 

Here's the link in case anyone wants to look: https://davesguitar.com/products/gibson/...oldtop-57/

Anyone have both of these?  I've decided that the smaller body om is best for me and am going to sell the 422 I bought.  Definitely want a Rosewood OM.   Any thoughts on how these two compare?  There's also a used E20 om-tc for sale.

Hi, I have made a fair few videos on YouTube playing my Eastman E20-P and E40-00. Recently I was asked about the neck joint.
I couldn't find anything that indicated the bolt on style so assumed dove tail or similar. Does anyone know? 
Also, (I doubt this), but has anyone any experience of neck resets on an Eastman flat top?

I'd be grateful for any info. 

Thanks in advance.

Hello all,

I celebrated my 1 year anniversary on my guitar journey.  However, I am experiencing severe pain on the side of my index finger on my fretting hand. If you hold your hands out, palms down, it is the inside side of the knuckle.  After about 30 minutes it stops hurting and I lose all feeling in the finger from the base of my hand to the tip of my finger. Is this normal like building callouses? Just started feeling it about a week ago. It isn’t from trying to barre chords either. Happens when I am playing scales or just fretting cowboy chords.  It is very uncomfortable and when I lose feeling I lose coordination with the other fingers.

So, I was restringing my 422 (remember I hate this) and got all the strings on and while tuning to pitch I broke the b string.  Problem, I don't have another set of these GHS Phosphorus Bronze's.  I'll order another set but in the meantime would it be a problem if I used the b string from the DR Rare's that I have? Now I know that means that I'd have to order one set of each (the GHS's and DR's) but in the short term would it be a problem?  I was doing so good too!  Thanks   

ps - I could just wait till I got another set in a couple of days

One thing I've always been struck by with guitars is now much difference small measurements make.  1/16th of an inch nut width can feel like a mile.  1/32 of an inch in string spacing can be the difference between incidental fingernail harmonics when chording at the nut.

I recently bought an E10SS/v.  And while I loved it, the action just wasn't quite on par for me compared to my others.  After letting it settle in for a few days I found the nut slots weren't deep enough and the saddle was a bit too high.  Last night I filed probably less than 1/32" further down on each nut slot and 1/32" from the bottom of the saddle.  The difference in playability was immediately and greatly improved.  The setup is now on par with my other two Eastmans and my Martin.  I just still can't believe how much of a difference 1/32 of an inch can make.

Eastman E2D - CD - Cedar top with mahogany back and sides.  Mint condition: very, very small scratches on the pickguard that are barely visible.  This guitar is LOUD! The cedar top  makes it great for fingerpicking yet strumming is amazing: clear, loud, and resonant. Comes with B-Band XOM pickup: undersaddle and underbridge transducers that can be mixed at the soundhole.  

I'm selling because I have 6 Eastmans and this is the one I play the least.  

$345 + $55 shipping or best offer

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I am looking for a used T64. Hit me up if you want to sell. Thanks!

Anyone looking to sell their e20p? I’m looking for one i’m good condition with no work done or needed.
Thanks!