Gary was referring to the fact that there is very little truly 'new' in guitar design, and how the Eastman Romeo is very similar to the Fret King JE. A while back I almost bought a Fret King 'JE' - although I could fill an aircraft hanger with 'almosts'. But the guitar has received very positive reviews since its introduction a few years ago. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RODf63HTNbk

After owning the guitar now for just over two months I decided that it had "settled in" and time to set it up to my preference. I mainly flat pick and finger-pick and the guitar was feeling a bit on the "tight" side set at 100 thou and 80 thou with 12-54 strings. Anyway, having little else to do at 6am this morning I decided to get on with it. Set the relief at 8 thou, removed the saddle and sanded off the measured amount aiming for 90 thou bass e and 70 treble e. I left the nut alone as the string height at 1st fret (capo on 3) seemed ok. I achieved just under 90 and around 68 on the treble e with no fret buzz strumming or picking (with and without capo) so was pretty pleased with that. The tone seems brighter with the same strings and volume not noticeably affected. Coming back to the nut, I think the e and b slots are set a fraction low at the factory with a hint of buzz at the first 3 frets but hard to tell really so it don't bother me too much . Just thought I'd share as I'd be interested in opinions for the set ups on other peoples Eastman dreds.

When I received my AC422CE on August 21, 2020, the COA included the (born on) Date, the Model #, Serial #, and "Certified by ___."

For the AC222CE-OV that I received on December 29, 2020, the COA no longer includes the (born on) Date.  It still includes the Model #, Serial # and "Certified by ___".  It now has fields for the dealer to fill in the Dealer name, Price Paid, and Sales Date.  My guitar was drop shipped from Eastman/Pomona, so the dealer part was not filled in.

I am guessing the changes were made so the customer cannot see how long a guitar was laying around in dealer stock.  For example, a customer may question a "new" guitar in dealer stock that was made several years ago, and it may give the customer a bargaining advantage. 

The new COA is printed on a similar colored card stock, although it is thinner stock

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Looking for a smaller bodied eastman. Located in Perth, Australia.

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I have an opportunity to add something that is a bit more uncomfortable financially. To keep the peace at home I would probably have to move two, if not three, of my guitars. I am still waiting for a final price so that I can decide which ones and whether they all will need to go. Here is a list of what is available:
2014 - E15SS - This was the last of the custom run LG2/B25 inspired models for LA Guitars. This was the one I received from LA Guitar as a replacement due to the pickguard removal catastrophe. It is basically my couch guitar. It is in the same condition as when I purchased it. There are some very light surface scratches due to it hanging around LA Guitars for 6 years. I did a quick set up but it probably could use something a little more detailed. I put a Holter Pickguard, Restoration Age tuners with cream buttons and John Pearse ebony armrest on. The armrest is removable. The pickguard is not - at least not by me. No pick-up. Note the OHSC seems to be for an OM and I have added additional padding so that the guitar is snug in the case. Asking $1050
2020 - E10SSv - I wish this guitar had a thicker neck and wider nut because if it did I wouldn't even consider selling it. I have added a John Pearse ebony slimline armrest which probably is not removable and a Schatten HFN pickup. Asking $1050.
2019 E10OM-TC - Once again the JP ebony armrest (removable), upgraded Schaller GrandTune machines and an LR Baggs Anthem dual source pickup - UST and microphone. I don't believe this guitar has ever left my house and is in like new condition with the exception of some superficial scratches on the pickguard. Asking $1150.

All prices include shipping and payment via PayPal. Let me know if anyone has an interest and I can follow up with more detailed information and pictures.

TomC

Hi everyone, I am a professional luthier. I have an Eastman acoustic in the shop where the glue join for the scarf at the peghead has failed. It is not your standard split peghead because the failure corresponds exactly with the prepared join. It is still strongly hinged together so I cannot get in to clean up the gluing surfaces. Does anyone know what glue Eastman uses for their general construction and for this join in particular? Hide glue? Titebond? Epoxy (please, no!).
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The 2021 in-person edition of the NAMM Show has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic and will instead take place online. The convention had been scheduled for the week of Jan. 18, 2021, at the Anaheim Convention Center. No surprise here - can't wait to see new Eastman models!

As I shop Eastmans, I find myself wondering: is the thermal curing process doing the same thing that time would do to the top, only quicker? Or does it affect the top’s response in ways that go beyond what aging would produce? In other words, if I buy a non-TC Eastman, will it effectively turn into a TC Eastman 3 to 5 years down the line? Or will it always have a distinct tonal character from the TC?

Really noticed for the first time, after the window light struck the guitar just right, quite a bit of checking in the lacquer. Knowing that it shipped from the Netherlands, and during winter, not to surprised. At first I was a bit bummed, but then began to appreciate the patina and authenticity of the finish.

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Got to say, what a guitar. I tuned it to taro patch tuning for slack key tunes.....and wow, nice clear tones. Waiting on a turteloid pick guard from Stew Mac before I begin using a pick. When I was playing her today the light coming from the window hit the guitar top just right.....and what I saw was quite a bit of checking in the lacquer. At first I was bummed, then I thought......that’s just the guitars patina. Kind of like the authenticity of the finish. Anyway, lovely instrument.

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