I saw a post on facebook from Mark at Reno's Music http://www.guitarhotline.com that their first batch of Eastman guitars and mandolins showed up.  I bought my new HD28 from Mark this year and he's a pleasure to deal with and I imagine will be a great source for our needs going forward.  

I have no stake in Reno's, just a satisfied customer and someone happy that another dealer will be carrying Eastmans.  A place I could drive to and back from in a single day if I wanted to try some out.

A while back I wrote Eastman about installing a bridge pup on an ER4 and they stated it had "X" bracing and an owner here posted a pic of their ER4 showing the parallel bracing. 

The post seems to have been deleted, does anyone have that ER4 pic saved to re-post?

Would love to see Eastman do more Koa.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_ErzfBfbo0

Moderator Edit:  This is Stephen's reply to the original thread.  Since the thread was re-created here, it's actually showing before the OP's message, but it's a response.  --- PV


I have owned both spruce/rosewood guitar and spruce/mahogany guitars, and (to my ear, anyway) the difference is that mahogany is warmer and gives more of the fundamental tone of the note, while rosewood is brighter and there are overtones to the notes that aren't present in mahogany.

I like both, honestly. It just depends on what you want.

Was wondering looking at Gary's Avatar with a motorcycle in it . I'm into motorcycles , street and dirt . Just thinking how many us us have similar interest other then guitars ?

SF Bay Area craigslist-ing;

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/msg/d/f...57073.html

I'm tempted my own self.

Was wondering if anyone would want Eastman in guitar center or sam Ash ? I like supporting a small retailer but being left handed makes it so hard sometimes . When you have to buy sight unseen and don't like it most of the time your stuck with it . Not a big deal on something for $25. But $1,200 to $3,000. For your average Eastman makes it hard to take a chance sometimes.
I have a left handed friend that buys from guitar center all the time and returns what he doesn't like. It costs him $20. In shipping . I've never bought unless I really want something and hope for the best . Eastman has been great producing left-handed guitars for us , now if they can find away to get them in are hand's to try before we buy ?

https://miami.craigslist.org/brw/msg/d/f...64641.html

I have 3 acoustics already and do not need another.

Although I tend to focus on acoustic guitars, and always have, I do pick up an electric guitar now and again. I own a very cheap 'no brand' Strat and a cheap Harley Benton ES335 copy. I was wondering what practice amps members use. I personally own a Roland Micro Cube (combo), which meets my needs for the odd bit of noodling. It is small, fairly cheap and can emulate a number of generic amp types - not brilliantly well - but well good enough for me in my home. I was wondering what other members use.

Imagine my surprise at finding an Eastman Forum - had no idea until now. I own an AR804 and an AR810. I would like to find an Eastman mandocello, and an El Rey - all in good time. I know it's all good.

I have been repairing and building string instruments for over 40 years. I was a Fender and a Gibson repair tech in a large music store in Wichita, KS for a long time. I supposedly retired to my home, and yet - I am buried under work, clients and my own projects.

I am also into old cars - especially Studebakers, and I love Bonneville salt racing. Hope I find a comfy niche here, if you'll have me!