I've been looking for pictures of the T64 online all the time, haven't pulled the trigger, because I want to play one before I buy (an my local guitar store hasn't had a T64 in yet, just some archtop models).
While looking at pics of the T64, I noticed that on recent ones, the bridge pickups seems to sit closer to the bridge (like on an ES330 - in most reviews, it was pointed out that the bridge PU of the Eastman has a fuller sound due to the extra distance, compared to an  ES330...)
Did anyone else notice this?
Here are some pics - I drew lines from the tips of the dogear covers to the notches of the f holes, to show the difference:

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Hello,
not having good results intonating my eastman archtop? Was told about Sadowsky compensated bridges but Roger said he no longer sells them.  Anyone have one to sell  (for wound G  using Thomastiks)?

The build quality on the guitar is so good that Im a little surprised the bridges dont really tune up? Any advice?

Thank you,

I wasn't really looking, but an E10P showed up used on Reverb and it was just too good of a price to pass up, since I really wanted one of those at some point.  Not sure of the year because the card just has the serial number there... kinda dopey.  It has the older style decal and no guard, and he said he'd owned for 3 years.  The guy was super nice and only selling because his wife bought him a Waterloo parlor.

Funny (now funny) delivery story: It was supposed to be yesterday, and I was working in my office and saw them pull up.  I got all excited, only to watch them root around in the back of the truck and then pull away.  I'm sure the look on my face had to have been hilarious.  Pretty sure I let out a few F-sharps.  Somebody must have pooched the loading.  But it showed up this morning. 

It's in great shape aside from a few tiny marks here and there.  But that's actually good, because I'm not as worried about bumping it.  The E10OM is in showroom condition (even though I got it used) and so I'm paranoid about it.  It's a very cool and interesting guitar.  Completely unlike anything I've owned or played.  I measured and the neck really is only 1/16" of an inch wider at the nut, but it feels like half an inch wider!  It's crazy how much difference that tiny bit makes.  The action is again terrific, but still has tons of saddle left too.

It's pretty much exactly what I was hoping for.  Although the neck is wide, I can tell already I'll like that, and I actually LOVE the string spacing.  My fingertips are wide and my finger joints are not flexible, so this will hopefully clean up some of my fretting.  The biggest surprise is how much I like the sound of it when strummed.  I'm not a very percussive player, and this sounds just great to me with light strumming.  But I really got it obviously for fingerstyle.  I have learned some very basic Chet-style songs, but have really wanted to dig much more into it, as it might be my favorite guitar style to just sit and listen to.

Between this, my E10OM and E1D I am incredibly happy, lucky and more than satisfied!  With everything happening in the world, I am truly appreciative of my good fortune.

Aaaaaand... pics!  If anyone does see any clues as to the year, please let me know.

I've been thinking about this subject for a while and been meaning to create this thread.  But then, a few days ago, I was chatting with a co-worker, who is also a guitarist.  He's been playing for as long as I have, but he plays mostly electric guitar in his worship band at church.  He confessed that he can play specific parts in these songs, as part of an ensemble, but outside of church, when asked to play a song, he really can't play any songs from end-to-end b/c he's never learned to be a rhythm player.

It was fascinating b/c I've always sold myself short on my playing ability b/c I was self-taught and learned mostly chords and rhythm.  So, while I can't play scales or fingerstyle, and I couldn't solo to save my life, like so many of my musician friends... I can play dozens (probably a few hundred) songs well enough to sing along -- or at least fake it well enough that others will recognize what I'm playing.

Growing up, I always paid more attention to the song arrangement than just the vocal or lead guitar.  While people were listening to AC/DC and learning Angus's solos, I was listening to Malcolm's riffs.  I love Pete Townshend's songwriting and playing, along with Neil Young, David Gilmour, and Jeff Tweedy... plus a host of garage rockers like Mike Ness (Social Distortion).

** So, let's hear it for my fellow rhythm players.  We're more than just "strummers," right?


** (full disclosure: I'm a little jealous when I see someone like John Chapman doing a crazy fast bluegrass run.  But I'm also jealous when I see someone playing piano, violin, or all the other things I can't do as well, LOL!)

Any Eastman owners use the above, such as the John Pearce type? I used one on a Farida OT-22W, and it sounded quite a bit louder not having the arm draped over the guitar. Your experience?

Bill

Hey everyone, just bought a SB59/v-AMB on offerup yesterday here in LA and I tried to check out the serial number with the contact page on Eastman and they replied "Unfortunately we do not have information on this serial. Are you looking at a guitar outside the US?". Doesn't have a CoA but the tag on the back of the pot cover has the serial number and info like the other ones. I bought a 2017 SB59/v from the same guy a couple weeks back and that was legit and Eastman had the info for that serial number but not this one. Should I be suspicious of this? Sounds and feels like the other one he sold me. Thanks for the help in advance, just want to make sure I didn't get screwed.

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of Eastman acoustic guitars do you own, and, what strings do use for your type of music/style? Do you prefer one brand over another, or, does one brand suit all of your Eastman guitars? Thanks in advance.

Bill

In case anyone is after an E2OM: https://reverb.com/item/34327297-eastman...ural-satin

I have a new Rickenbacker 330 . I posted about it in other brands . It's one different guitar and getting the action where I wanted the springs on the bridge Allen screws aren't Long enough to make contact putting pressure on the bridge. Do you think it will be ok or should I get longer springs ? And where do i get those nice chrome spring's , just to keep it looking original if you think I should .

Guitar is beautiful but I was thinking oh know not liking it . The sound wasn't good through my fender and my pedals . I got on line and people said cleaner amp the better . Plugged into a fishman acoustic amp and felt the vibe right away ! The bridge pickups killer clean . Neck sounded muffled so I changed the pots from 330 to 500k and now the neck sound's as good as the bridge, or as Rickenbacker would say bass sounds as good as the treble pups lol .
It is one weird guitar for sure the controls are setup strange . The action was a little high and very high at the nut . Setup easy thankfully and action is nice now . Feels like a keeper to me .
Hey if any one read my PRS post it sold so quickly and for what I payed . He said he loves it so all good.