Any one tried Santa Cruz strings on their E10SS?

New member; Owner of 3. Hello.

Hi everyone on EGF!
I wanted to share some photos of my new Eastman today since I'm so ecstatic over this guitar and wanted to spread some more love for these incredible instruments. I have had a hard time doing anything but playing this guitar for the past 3 days, and I'm pulling myself away from it reluctantly to post this right now.
After receiving it a few days ago and letting it settle for a day, I did some minimal bridge/truss rod/ pickup height adjustments to zero it in to where it's just right for me, and I've been playing it ever since!
The only couple (very minor) issues I had with it were the numbers on the amber knobs, which weren't readable at all in low light so I replaced them with some Gibson amber knobs with easily visible white numbers, and the orange-y looking switch tip which I replaced with a more natural looking Gibson amber switch tip.
This one has the newer smaller headstock so the G and D strings aren't rubbing against the A and B posts, and it looks cleaner and more elegant to me.
It sounds absolutely fantastic in every position, clean or dirty, and although the guitar is bright on the bridge pickup, it's a snappiness and zing that I really love and is easily tamed by either the volume or tone knob. Middle position has that wonderful hard-to-describe chirp, and the neck pickup is round and elegant with no woofiness.
This is my first 335-style guitar so coming from the Les Paul and SG world, the clarity and presence of the Eastman is really amazing. And the looks are pretty good too... the hand rubbed finish with the tasteful aging that was done seems to let the guitar really breathe and sing. If you're considering a T59, I would say sell what you have to sell, and jump in. The build quality and attention to detail are simply staggering at this price!  Enjoy some pics, and I want to say thanks for having this site for Eastman guitars!

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I have been working on Under the Double Eagle. It's a flatpicking standard, but I had no idea that it was a march written by Wagner.

In case anyone is in the market, The Acoustic Shoppe has a gorgeous new 20D-TC. Thought maybe an EGFer should take a look. I don't believe they last long.

https://www.theacousticshoppe.com/shop/F...558200.htm

Really liking the Eastman E6, E8, E10, E20OMs and the blueridge br-43, br-63, br-143 and br-163. Let me know if any floating out there!

Thanks!

Just received this one from Sound Pure.




I am amazed at the resonance and balance of the sound. Obviously the workmanship and attention to detail are superior and well known. I was attracted to the carved maple top and mahogany back, sides and neck. A perfect combo! After owning two 339s and a 335 LC, I am very pleased that this 185 is what I've been looking for all along.
Any suggestions for caring for the nitro finish?
I am mildly concerned that since I anchor my pinky on the top I will harm the finish.
Thanks. Glad to be an Eastman owner and player.

I bought this Tortis dark guard D28 from Guitar Gallery a couple years ago, and it never made its way onto a guitar top. The price is $30 including PayPay and shipping in the US.

You can see pictures of it here. (Sorry, I can't post pictures.)

Thanks!

Just a couple great blues players playing off each other. Stumbled upon this when I found the album TajMo on Spotify. Interesting discussion between the songs as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_7s6eGgYPM

About two and a half years ago years ago I mothballed my classical nylon stringed guitar to explore the possibilities of steel string acoustics. This vid features one style, flatpicking, which I aspire to become proficient in (the Maybelle Carter style is another, and blues and … ha ha). The flatpicking in this vid is not '150 notes/minute' virtuosic, but is very effective for that - quintessential dread IMO. The guitar isn't too bad either (and no ZI you can not take it home with you - its been sold ha ha).
https://youtu.be/MwMSO_7a0w0?t=65