Yes, maybe a weird question. I saw my dream guitar on an Italian website (the same ad on two sites) and I have contacted the seller Monday but haven't heard anything. I did try and contact him in English and maybe he doesn't speak it or doesn't trust it.. so I'm hoping to find someone from there who's willing to lend me a little hand.

Hope this kind of topic is allowed!

Hi guys, 

New member here. I'm mainly an electric player, but love acoustic for relaxing around the house. Long story short, I've always wanted an OM-28, but haven't been able to find one with a 1 3/4" nut and a neck that works for me. All the modern Martins are just too skinny for me, and I'm not a big fan of V necks. So I stumbled upon the Eastmans and thought an E20-OM might be a nice little placeholder until I could find the OM-28 I've been searching for. 

I have to admit I'm very surprised as what a great little guitar this thing is. I had a rocky start with it, took a few days to acclimate I guess. But now it sounds fantastic! I mean, it's common knowledge that they are amazing bang for the buck (addi top, all solid woods, jescar frets, bone nut and saddle, dovetail joint, ebony board, etc etc - unheard of at this price point), but I was not expecting to like the tone as much as I do. Hit an open D chord in drop D tuning, and it just sounds majestic! Very addictive. And I love the neck carve, just chunky enough to fill the hand with a nice taper as it goes up. 

My only complaint is the string spacing. I wish it had wider spacing, which would suit an OM much better IMHO.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi. I'll do a full review with pics and a video after I really get to know it better, but so far, it seems to be a killer guitar.

I have 7 sets of D'Addario ECG25 Chrome strings (.012-.052) 7 sets (bulk packed one open but complete) of D'Addario EXL115-10P, and three sets of D'Addario EXL110 3d (10-46)

I went over to Elixir strings and figure someone else could use these.

Y'all know what they cost (ECG25's are $15 and EXL's are ~$4.85) shoot me an offer that's not insulting, of course I'll take full retail :-) and I will also trade for Elixir nanoweb 10-46's too.

I prefer not to piecemeal them out and would like to off the ECG's as one lot of 7 and the EXL115's as one lot of 7. and the EXL110's as one lot of 3. I H-A-T-E the post office and refuse to go there more than a few times :-)

Does anyone else here have a T-165 MX?

I ask because the one problem with mine (and a few other Eastman semi models) is it did not come from Eastman with a pickguard or an option to buy one... Grrr...

To correct this glaring problem I made what I feel is a nice looking cardboard template for my186 and cut the three layer pickguard tonight. Tomorrow I finish fitting and polishing the edge and mounting it.

So, if anyone here has a T-165MX and would like a cardboard template I'll send you one. Ask nice and I'll even cut a rectangular slab of three layer (black/white/black) pickguard material for it, I'll even pay the postage :-)

See Eastman, it's NOT a big freakin' deal, STOP making gits without a PG :-)

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I'm in San Diego today and now have some free time in the afternoon.  Can anyone recommend the best Eastman retailer in San Diego?

I need some advice about putting a pickguard on my AC420.  Do any of you know of a current mfg. that makes a pickguard that will fit the Eastman tone hole, without modification to the guard?  I was thinking along the lines of maybe a Taylor or Martin guard.  Thanks

Hello from Texas.  I currently have two Eastman's, a E1D and an AC420.  Love the quality and sound.

Hey everyone,
I know several of our members plus Tim have the E10om-tc. Just curious on your thoughts. Yes, I am really interested in buying a Mahogany back and sides, OM or 000. And I have been looking and trying used Martin's.
So really interested how you like your guitar after a month or so. Is it the first guitar you pick up? How is it for flat picking?
Thanks guys and appreciate your thoughts and help

Duke

No affiliation, but seems in good condition at a great price.  It's an auction, so price may change -- less than 24 hours to go.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Eastman-10D-Aco..._Auction=1

Nice overview video posted today from Peach Guitars with Pepijn from Eastman, demoing the:
- SB57 Black
- T59V Antique Amber
- T58V Antique Amber
- T184MX Goldburst (sweet!)
- E10-OOSS/V
- DT30-OM

Enjoy!
https://youtu.be/zvDrNYJPWSQ