Hey All,

I've been reading in different places about the apparent progression fo Eastman Guitar quality - fit and finish - over time. Mostly, I've read that Eastman quality was pretty spotty until the past two or three years, then leaped to a top-tier quality control output. Any real truth to that? Since I didn't even know Eastman acoustics existed in, say, 2013, I am very curious as to this perceived (or not) quality progression. Does anyone here have a bunch of historical experience / knowledge of this issue with Eastman? I know many makers (ie, Gibson, Martin, etc) have had 'dips' in QC, but I'd like to gain an educated perspective on the Eastman line.

Also, is there a way to date my Eastman? My E6om is great, and it would be nice to know exactly how old it is.

Thanks!!

... and Happy (Federally-mandated) Columbus Day!!

Hi all -

As you can see, I have updated EGF... actually a complete overhaul. I've been working in my free time to prepare for the update, and here it is!

So - I'd love some feedback... I personally think this new style is much more pleasing than the previous version, but I am open to hearing from the forum - whatcha think?

The only thing that did not (yet) carry over is the 'likes' tally from our previous system. You can still like posts with the update, but as of now I am not tracking like amounts per individual user - just at the post level. I am still working through a few minor items, but if any of you find any issues, please reply here and let me know.

Thanks!
Tim

Does anyone have any ideas re the percentage of domestic US guitar sales Eastmans constitute?

Guitars n Jazz has two natural T-486's in stock, and they claim that Eastman has only made five this year in natural. Previously I have only known of two 486 models in natural out in the wild, mine and another user on this board. If you're like me and prefer a natural finish these are the ones to get.

https://reverb.com/item/15549087-2018-ea...low-guitar

just say 'no'..................... said that to myself


http://www.maplestreetguitars.com/show_i...em=T486-ED

So I stopped into a shop yesterday down in Myrtle, they had some LS16's which I was very interested in -- specifically the rosewood with the A.R.E. (torrified, yahama-style).  Sounded nice, and I also played the LS/TA version. Very much accehntuated for chorus and reverb, and adjustable.  The guy said they are flying off the shelf! Anyway, the TA's were also nice but nothing you cannot do with a basic integrated amp like my Marshall AS50. I will say the fit-and-finish was stellar, and the color blend on the burst was one of the best I've seen in awhile.

But then he pulled out an AC5R - Yamaha's higher-end concert version with SRT sound, cutaway, rosewood, engleman, etc.  It was pretty fabulous.  Easy to play, great projection and balance, made even my own hamfisted fingerstyle sound great, and the dual-source electonic sound was easily colored to my taste.  I really liked it as much as any 814 I had ever played, and of course he tried to 'upsell' me to it.  But since I am a career tightwad coming off a hurricane, it didn't work....

But I did have a good impression of the LS - I would like to have seen scalloped bracing - it seemed a little tight - but that may have been me.  When I got home I pulled out my Eastie, and I don't think the LS really has an advantage (at least not a new LS).  But in fairness, I think I may go back and A/B the LS16 against my E6om in the same conditions (I had a Fishman Artist in the shop, and my home has the Marshall).

Okay, long post... but is anyone here familiar with teh LS series? They are all built the same, the exceptions are the finish colors and the TAS/non-TA options.  Price is pretty aggressive for an all-solid instrument, and of course Yamaha has a top-tier reputation in both instruments and electronics.  Thoughts???

Thanks!  cf

Somebody buy this... PLEASE? I cannot have another guitar of the same model as I already have... anymore that is :-)

This one is the nicest figured 486 I've seen in a very long time and add to that they're not charging $2000 uplift for the nicer wood like "some" companies do.


https://reverb.com/item/15435934-eastman...ne-archtop

ER4's new, best friend:

Borrowed a friends Loar lh600 on a gig.....not amplified, and man, it was cutting loud. Found a Loar LH-700 with a bound pickguard for under a grand.....flawless looks and sound. I never really feel safe bringing my Eastman 904 or 910 to gigs.......not unless i’m Playing solo and the guitar is always with me. Maybe I am over protective....who knows. My loar arrived today, and darn, it too is just too beautiful to have on a stage. I’m thinking of picking up a really well worn box that I won’t be worrying about all the time. Anyway, here is the Loar......definitely has the old swing vibe happening.

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Hoping to get some ideas you guys might have as to what type of pickup I can put on my 904 without losing any of its beauty. I have been using a standup mic while gigging with a small swing band. I tend to get a little to energetic while playing and have tapped the mic more than once. Except for an endjack, I promised my guitar that I would not put any holes in her.

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