I have a new E20D-TC which I am thoroughly enjoying. It's my first rosewood dred and my first nitro finished guitar. I've been building mandolins for quite awhile and spray several different kinds of finish, including nitrocellulose.

My question is this: Does anyone know any details about the nitro finish Eastman is putting on these instruments. My guitar doesn't have much of that sweet smell I associate with nitro and it sounds quite good for an instrument that hasn't aged. I wonder if they're using a newer catalyzed nitro that cures faster. The guitar's been living on a Hercules stand for 3 weeks straight with no reaction.

Should I expect this guitar's sound to "open up" and become more crystalline over the next few years as the lacquer sinks in and becomes one with the wood?

Over the last few months, I've noticed a change in used guitar prices.  For years, it's been a buyer's market with a lot of used guitar inventory.  But with the recent COVID situation causing new guitar inventory to become tighter, it's having an indirect influence on used guitars.  

The used guitar selection seems to be tighter, and prices are going up, as a result.  And used guitars seem to be selling very quickly, even at the higher price points.  Sure, there are still some deals to be found, but some of the used guitars are listing for about the same price as new ones, which is driving people to buy new (as long as they can find a new guitar in stock).

Has anyone else noticed this?

Hello,

I am the proud owner of a new Eastman E10OM-TC thanks to Ted and Helene at LA Guitar Sales. Impeccable service from them as is their reputation.

I have been playing acoustic for most of my life and have only ever bought used guitars, but the Eastman resale value on these E OMs and the rarity of the TC pushed me over the edge to buy new. 

Wow, what a guitar. The midrange is glorious, it is quite loud, gorgeous figured mahogany, lovely case. A pretty incredible value for a torrified OM with Adi and scalloped bracing etc. 

One question: the strings have a very lively response until you get to the A and E strings and then it moves more to a dull thud, very much like a Gibson. Strumming makes for a lovely balanced sound and honestly, I like it, but for fingerstyle work, the bass response is a bit too dry and, well, Gibsony. Does this sound typical for an Eastman OM Mahogany? 

It is far from a deal breaker, but just surprised me. I have always wanted to love Gibson acoustics as I think the J45 is gorgeous and so many of my guitar heroes swear by them, but I've never been able to warm to the Gibson sound. The Eastman overall is totally lively. Anyway, I'd love to hear thoughts on the bass response. Might be time for me to dust off the thumb pick. 

A little about me: Aussie living in Colorado. I usually own two acoustics at a time, my other one being a Mcilroy A25c which I cannot see ever selling. One of my teen sons forgets that these are my guitars and keeps threatening to take one to college with him, Might have to find him a sweet E2OM or similar for that endeavor. 

I have been active on AGF for 11 years and on RMMGA before that, so my ties to online acoustic communities run deep. I have learned SO much about guitars, pickups etc and love the online acoustic community. 

thanks for a great forum - I guested over here while searching for an Eastman OM and narrowing down which model I wanted.

Obligatory pics: 

 IMG_3674 by steveandlisa123, on Flickr

IMG_3673 by steveandlisa123, on Flickr

Hi there

Do you own an all Hog Guitar? If so, what do you like/love about it and if sold, what was the trigger to let it go?

I had a Martin 000-15m for a while, loved the feeling of the satin finish, the lightweight of the Guitar, I did like the sound....just loved the overall feeling of the Guitar, the vibe or mojo or what it is called. Couldn‘t bond with the neck shape, Just too thin, I prefer a full C, like Eastman necks. But I guess I wasn‘t ready for a smaller bodied Guitar altogether at the time. I really like my E8OM now and play it quite everyday. My Dread does not get much play anymore.

Recently I was at my friends place who owns a lot of good acoustics. He also owns an 00-15m, I did play it for a while and really loved it. Funny how things change. The neck felt fuller though as the 000-15m I had. Still, I was amazed at how much I enjoyed it. Just the overall experience, all Hog, raw looks, satin finish, extremely light. I could suddenly see myself owning one and it would suit my style. Easy rhythm singer songwriter stuff. Nice and relaxed, no fancy playing...

What is your experience with all Hog Guitars, love em or hate em?

Cheers
Mitch

If anyone is looking to do this swap, the Schaller tuners are a drop in fit. I have also changed out Grover Rotomatics with this model of Schaller with the same result, they drop right in.
Both have the straight drop screw hole on the back of the tuner and align perfectly. Both have the screw in bushing as opposed to press fit. The Schaller washer is a touch larger in circumference.

Just ordered my first Eastman today, the E20OO. Ive always played dreadnoughts but a friend picked up a small Waterloo recently and I was loving it. I play mostly fingerstyle and my main guitar currently is an '82 Guild D25. There were barely any Eastmans at any local dealers and travelling doesn't seem very smart currently so it'll be the first time buying a guitar without playing it first. I was not able to find a single negative review of their guitars so I'm pretty confident. I'm pretty excited and will update asap.

Just found out my consignment guitar sold and if it doesn’t get returned, I will receive a check at beginning of August. This will enable me to purchase a E20 OM-TC. Looking forward to possibly getting my first Eastman!

Hey All,

If anybody is looking to sell their E20D-TC I would love to be the new owner!

My new E20D-TC has a rich black Ebony fingerboard, after an hour of playing, my finger tips match the board.

My Two T486’s never once bled and the one I still have is a very rich even black. 

My new acoustic fingerboard is already starting to look a bit lighter after many hours of playing. 

I had a Chinese Gretsch that also did that to my fingers, it was clearly dyed. 

I’m not concerned, I know Ebony comes in a number of shades and is even streaked at times......I’m just surprised. 

Anyone else notice this on their Eastman?