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I’ve almost owned my E2D (cedar top w/ sapele b/s) for 2 years now. I still can’t believe how unbelievable this guitar is. I’ve been playing it on fairly dead strings, and it still sounds incredible. The tone is so crisp, with chimey trebles, and a deep deep growl. It sounds just as good flatpicking as fingerpicking (my preferred playing style), but the headroom doesn’t compress. It basically has limitless headroom.
Just figured I’d share in case anyone is contemplating getting this model. And of course wanted to brag on my own guitar!
I went to a local guitar shop the other day, maybe one of the best in my multi state region, and I played several new D-18s, and I’ve got to say my E2D is just better. And those Martins are now almost $3K. I did play a 1967 D-18 that was probably the best sounding guitar in the store though. But hard to beat wood that old.
I also think this guitar has taught me that overall I prefer a long scale guitar. I also like my E8OM-TC, but don’t like the short scale as much. The E8 is pretty wonderful, so by no means am I slighting it. It can just be a bit floppy due to the scale length. The long scale also lends more towards alternate tunings.
Do you guys also go through periods or cycles where you may prefer one guitar over another, and then flip flop? Up until a few months ago, I swore I slightly preferred the E8, but now I prefer the E2D. Maybe it’s just because I’ve been playing it more.
At any rate, we sure are blessed to have Eastman!
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