Hi, I believe I'm the newest member at EGF. I am currently researching Eastman guitars in my quest for a good sounding acoustic.
 Most of my info has come from AGF, and I recognize some of it's members here. 
    I am currently focused on playing the blues. Doing a lot of phrasing but also rhythm. Just playing Strats but figured I should have an acoustic. I've never played an Eastman but interested in a smaller body OM or 000. I've never owned one of those either but Very interested in them.
   I'm living up in Prescott az. and there are no dealers in Eastman guitars here so planning a trip to to Bizzare guitars in Phoenix to play a few. Hoping I do like there tone and necks. I've played a few acoustics here but can't get inspired. 
    This is a cool site, glad I found it.

I was looking at an E6om with Fishman Matrix pick up fitted, and remembered discussions on the various types/makes of acoustic guitar pickups available. As I recall, on this forum the under saddle-type pickups are generally regarded as inferior to the mic-type pickups in terms of achieving a woody/acoustic sound. I discussed this with the seller who wrote - 'The mic style pick ups are great, the only issue when plugging in is feedback. I owned a Seymour Duncan magnetic/mic pick up, which enabled me to mix the blend of mag and mic, playing live I always had to turn the blend to around 80% mag, 20% mic irrespective of how the guitar tone was mixed on the desk'. Any views/guidance on this from my fellow EGFers?

T386 (with upgraded pickups and wiring), into reverb pedal then straight into tweed deluxe clone.  Just a little Sunday porch picking.

So, what I'm curious about is.. colour. A long time ago I really fell in love with the most beautiful guitar I ever saw: the AR-904. Sadly solely through pictures as they never appear in the wild. Until.. recently. The pictures on the site do make me wonder what's going on though, and I really hope someone here is able to shed some light on it.

First, a clear example of the type I fell for, just so we're clear what I'm talking about:
https://reverb.com/item/4943199-eastman-...ic-archtop
Isn't that yellow just incredible? So *lively*!

The one I might go and purchase:

http://i66.tinypic.com/v4xxdf.jpg
http://i66.tinypic.com/2l1dtu.png
http://i65.tinypic.com/34gvfrr.png
http://i64.tinypic.com/2aet43r.png
http://i65.tinypic.com/apfub8.png
http://i64.tinypic.com/2hdw93n.png
http://i64.tinypic.com/2w7mz2g.png

It doesn't seem to have that same incredible colour. I asked the seller and he said that that "blonde" and "natural" are two terms that are used interchangably, and that the yellowing is something that comes with the years. However, these archtops aren't old (the one he is selling is from 2012), and I don't believe that the other one turned this yellow in about 8 years. Is this one just a different colour altogether? The pictures definitely aren't conclusive, in some it does seem a lot yellower than in others.

I know the best solution would be to drive over there, but since it's really far I do want to know more first. I will ask for additional pictures in better lighting but... this forum is such a fountain of knowledge and some here actually own an AR-904 so I was hoping that our collective wisdom could help me out a bit here.

Hi all,

I recently bought an Eastman SB59, and I was quite surprised to find that the serial number is not on the back of the headstock where you might expect it to be, but is simply printed onto a sticker on the back of the cover over the electronics on the back of the guitar. 

Why did they do this? It would be such a simple matter to fake a serial number by copying the sticker and then moving it onto some cheap chibson.

Not my usual area of interest - but out of curiosity has anyone tried out the new Fender Acoustatronic? I am not in the market for anything of this sort but it does look interesting.

Traded my Taylor GA5 today for a Furch OM-SW,  win-win for both parties.

Made in the Czech Republic, one of Furch's Blue Series guitars with open pore lacquer, full scale, 1.75nut, etc.  Orig buyer had it two days... didn't get along and offered it in trade.... it's 99.99% new.  

Dealer pic of the actual guitar, more info as time rolls along.

It’s not that I have to have them with the T486B arriving next week, but it would be interesting to see. All my other guitars I have been able to tack down factory specs, specifically things like relief.

Are Eastman specs available somewhere?

Thanks

Yup, just ordered my first Eastman, T486B.

I’ve been playing guitar since, well, about when the earth cooled. Crazy thing is I still suck at it but I have fun. I’ve had a bunch of guitars over the years and currently have a few, Fenders, Takamine, Epi and Gretschs.

I’m looking forward to getting the Eastman, I have a soft spot for 335 style guitars. I had a Gibson es335 and it was terrible build quality and I never bonded with the neck.

Since some of us play the same guitar strings (or sometimes look for new strings to try), we can use this thread to keep a running list of guitar strings with locations and prices.  I'll try to keep this first post updated, so the group doesn't have to scroll through the entire thread.

Just be sure to include if they are acoustic or electric, the brand, model #, description, and store location.  Include a direct link, if possible (links are in bold below).  Although this would be for U.S. customers, unless noted, I can add an international section for those outside of the U.S.  Try to follow the format below, so I can copy/paste any new items from replies into this first post.

Finally, if any dealers are offering string sales or promotions, we can list them here too.  There are usually some great deals around the holidays.

________

Recommended Dealers:

• Amazon - free shipping w/ Prime
  
• Elderly Instruments - no sales tax, free shipping over $75
  
• Sweetwater - free shipping (note: they are charging sales tax)
  
• Strings & Beyond - no sales tax, free shipping over $35
  

• D'Addario EJ16 10-pk - $54.99 via Sweetwater
  
• D'Addario EJ26 10-pk - $54.99 via Sweetwater
  
• DR Rare Light (12-54) - $6.79 via Strings & Beyond
  
• GHS PB Light 6-pk (GHS S325) - $29.99 via Sweetwater
  
• GHS Americana Light - $6.05 (3 or more) via Elderly
  
• Elixir Phosphor Bronze Lights (1pk) - 15.99  - Amazon
  

• TBD
  

• TBD