So to begin with - I have replaced 4-5 pick guards. The first time was using an hair dryer set to low - similar to PV's detailed method. The last 3-4 has been just using Naphtha and a couple of very flexible picks. I have had no issues getting the old one off and the new one on. In fact the last 2 I did I was able to remove the old guard so that it could be re-used. 

It was the E15SS's turn to get a beautiful Holter Pickguard placed. I used the usual method. To my horror problems arose. (See below)



I contacted Ted at LA Guitars. He contacted Eastman. Their comment - "That can happen." It is possible for the nitro to absorb some of the stain and become as one. FXXX !!!!. To Ted's credit, and I think this was going above and beyond, he offered to exchange the guitar with the last one he has in stock. That is what I call customer service. So we are going to do an exchange and I am never again going to remove a pick guard. I will try to get them uninstalled on future orders. 

I have to wonder if the issue I had was due to the guitar being 6+ years old with the finish and stain setting up. All of the others I have done have been new (< 6 months old).

Hey Guys,

There is a local guy here that is selling a 2019 E8D for $750 - Looks to be in great condition.

I have a E10D-TC, I was looking to get a E20D-TC but with that price.. and the only other E20D-TC I see for sale being almost double that price .... I'm very tempted.


Anybody own both or played both? What are your general opinions. I know it's subjective but hopefully enough have A\B'd both or played both that I can get some help forming a better understanding of if this truly is too good to pass up.

I have a Guild-D50ce sitting in a box unopened because I havent had time to play and here I am looking to buy a new guitar hahaha. I've got horrible GAS.


Thanks all.

I have 3 varnish guitars - an E10ss/V, E1000SS/V and an Sb59/v.  (plus 5 nitro Eastmans, lol).

What do you guys and gals use on them for polishing, removing fine scratches, etc?  My E100ss has some finish flaws - swirly marks and cloudy spots, nothing terrible, but I'd like to clean it up a little if possible.   (Other than that it is a fantastic guitar).

StewMac has these, which they say are safe for varnish: https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-an...DAEALw_wcB

Has anyone used this?  Results?  Any other suggestions for caring for the varnish guitars would be appreciated.

I know this is going to sound insane.
But as much as I like my Eastman guitars, I never play them.
I’m always afraid I’ll put a nick, dent or scratch in them. So, they sit in their cases while I play my MIJ Strats, or my mid 90s Yamaha LD10. I have been thinking about purchasing an E20d. Every time I get close to pulling the trigger I talk myself out of it, “you don’t need another guitar collecting dust in the closet.

I’m I the only one who thinks this way?

The saddle on my E20D-TC chipped next to the low E string causing the string to drop into the chip.

I asked here and got some good advice regarding purchasing a saddle.

I went with a MacNichol.  It is very close to the proper length and thickness.

I think it may well be the production saddle Eastman uses on the dreads

The process is not difficult, but it requires patience.  Bone is very hard and takes a long time to sand when you must stop and check the fit often because there is no undoing going to far.



I used my nut vice and sanding blocks in order to make sure everything stayed square as I set the height. 



Turned out great.....And, intonation is dead on...



   

Hey everybody,

I hope you're doing well.  I have an E6OM, and just received some of the GSH PB lights, and a few sets of Bluegrass strings.  I think somebody on here said that Eastman's are built for light gauge, so do you you think the 3 medium strings on the bluegrass set will hurt the guitar?  I read on another forum that this guy was afraid of of it doing damage.

Am I fine doing this, or should I just put the GSH Lights on it?

Thanks!

I'm not really an acoustic player, I got some nice acoustics but they seem to find a new home . I have two eastman's acoustics currently , E100ML, AC420LCE
both are nice but would like to know what's out there that is magical ? I know that subjective . I prefer the sound of the e100ml . HEY SIDE ? what strings would you recommend to brighten up the AC420 ?
Now is there a Eastman that has a huge sound bright and full tone ? Searching for magic . Side not left-handed as you can see so if you know of a model Eastman makes left handed would help . I feel like acoustics are entering the dark side for me thank you for any help

My ideal of a great night out is sitting in the back room of a real (cask) ale pub listening to this kind of music. You probably know that Iris De Ment was 'discovered' by John Prine  - and good to see the great Jay Ungar (Ashokan Farewell) on folk fiddle :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlaoR5m4L80

I was so impressed with my E1D that i just had the Brown Truck drop of an E2D. Bummer is I have to let it sit in the case a while to acclimatize. All I can say at this point is that this one came in a tan gig bag that is not as nice as the black ones. The old ones were a perfect balance between protection and bulk/weight.

I wonder, especially as a new E20D owner who is definitely pleased with his new acquisition: I know that the E40D is reputedly made by Eastman's top luthiers, that the grade of the wood is better, as is the fit and attention to detail (not to mention the additional 'bling' of the abalone fret markers and trim, which, if I'm to be honest, doesn't much matter to me).

But... given that there's a $700+ difference in the retail pricing from the E20D to the E40D, is there a really significant difference in the sound of the two models that makes the up-charge worth it?

Those of you who have owned/played the two models, what's your opinion? It's curiosity makes me ask this, as the E40D is decidedly outside my budget at $2100+ retail, so unless I have a musical relative who for some reason leaves me theirs in their will, I'm unlikely to ever have one—and no one locally has an E40D in stock for me to play (which may be a good thing!)