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Hi everyone,
I will try not to make this too long. Basically comparing the Martin 000-28 Modern Deluxe my co music teacher purchased in August for I would guess 4000 including tax, to any of the E40om's I played or a e20om-tc which I have not played, but many of you have, is not even close. The Eastman sound is so much clearer, closer to a Collings or Santa Cruz. And more enjoyable to play. I played the Martin quite a bit, this one is so just "machine like" no character and he has had it a couple months, I think he is trying to convince himself that it sounds better than my E1SS, it does sound better, but the Eastman is a fun guitar to play and I enjoy playing it. And it is appropriate for me to bring to music classes. Actually if and when I get a E40om or maybe a used boutique guitar, I would not bring it to teach or accompany music classes.
I urged this guy to give Eastman a shot, or just use the cash and buy a boutique guitar or an older Martin. I actually gave him the Acoustic Shoppe phone number.
For the record I just played a Bigsby/Martin, Merle Travis guitar, I loved it. I also played a D18cw from around 2003 fantastic, both of these guitars highly enjoyable. So I am not bashing Martin, I like Martin guitars, just the money for the 000-28 Modern Deluxe seems too high.
I hope this helps someone doing a search.
Duke
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