I have been working on dialing in my new 2006 810ce archtop.....finding it really tricky to get things just right. I have a couple of D’Angelico archtops that are much easier to play, but acoustically, the Eastman is so much better. Any advice as to what to look for when setting up the 810 ? I love the look and feel of the neck and body ( dark violin type finish ), but dialing her in seems to be pretty tricky.

New to this site. I own two Eastmans at the moment, ar810 archtop and a d20 dreadnaught. Both are stellar players and lookers. I have an 822ce fanned fret arriving tomorrow. I was wondering how most of you out there feel about pick guards. I tend to anchor with my pinky finger when finger picking and that tends to really wear through a guitars finish. I put a martin style d28 pickguard on the d20 and wondering if anyone out there has put a pick guard on the 822 grand auditorium. The guitar is beautiful....and I would like to protect her with a nice tortoloid type pick guard.

For anyone who is interested there is a recently posted (Nov. 10) short clip on Youtube from a lad named Ian Meadows trying out an E 20 D-TC. Other than an Eastman-produced entry from the 2017 NAMM show there haven't been any other demos of this axe that I have been able to find, mostly because they have not yet arrived in the U.S. (or so I'm told). Plug in "Eastman E 20D-TC" in the Youtube search box - I have had one on order since August and this clip has only fueled my lust to get my hands on one......

Just got this beautiful 186 from Blues Angel Music. What a great companion for my V59. These are truly exceptional instruments.

On the specs this one looks like it's modeled after a Martin... rosewood, ebony, mahogany, and there is one used locally. It has a decent price attached to it at $750. But, lately I'm a "top of the line guy" and while more $$ may not always mean better sound and performance the wood selection and construction of higher end gits just may make for a better choice.

Any E80 owners have input with their experience? I am going to see it Saturday.

Hi guys -

I admit I like trying to find diamonds in the rough when it comes to inexpensive electric guitars... so after finding Monoprice's new Indio Cali DLX on sale, I decided to pull the trigger:

https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=610404

Honestly, I could not be more pleased with what I have received for the price... The guitar looks and feels fantastic - and sounds great.  This thing is a keeper for sure.  Very comfortable neck, and the fact that you get a Wilkenson tremolo at this price is just too good.

Here's a few pictures... let me know if you have questions.

Back in the 70's I worked in the warehouse of a music store chain (17 stores in the northeast) and got to try every C.F. Martin that came to my warehouse. I was "compelled" to examine, tune, and test every one (what a LOUSY chore) and when I found one that was particularly sweet, resonant and loud (before the days of piezo pickups) I set it aside to compare to the next weekly shipment that came in. From 00's to D-45's I played them all, and after nearly 2 years and many hundreds of some of the best acoustics ever made to that point. After many swap / exchanges from shipments I picked one that the heavens opened up for. If you ever heard Steve Stills play his D-45 you'd get the idea, and no it wasn't a D-45

Unlike electric gits that can generally be tweaked with to get more or less of a sound, an acoustic either sounds like you want it to or not, there's no fixing (IMO) an acoustic sound. It can be said that an acoustic "opens up" but buying blind on the web and hoping it "opens up" is never (IMO) going to substitute for a live test. 

Based on customer sat that I read online, Eastman has a stellar reputation. One thing is certain is I have not, and will not buy an acoustic online regardless how generous the return / exchange policy is.

So to the point of my thread, there has not been one single Eastman acoustic in a LGS I have visited in the So Flo area, EVER! Does Eastman sell so many gits basically blindfolded to not pursue a larger retail dealer network? Why don't they have a larger retail market presence? Anyone know? Eastman? Helloooo!! :-)

Look at the Martin OM28A, thru saddle makes it an Authentic 1931 model.  Do you know how difficult it is to adjust the action on a thru saddle, sux.  Why would anyone want a thru/long saddle.... Deal breaker, I ordered the E20-OM tc.  Pic is of the one that should arrive at the UPS Worldwide Headquarters in ATL in 4-6days.  Then, the Big Brown Truck will have to travel about 35 miles.
  
note:  Both are MAP prices and offer free shipping.

I RARELY do NGD's, but since this site is so new, and a GR8 idea, here goes.

This morning was a weird one. In another thread I said I'd be unlikely to get another Eastman but this one turned up and I just couldn't say no... I have a thing for blondes, especially ones that are not commonly found. As a matter of fact, most of my gits are uncommon... any Freudian opinions on that???

This T-486 in natural was just irresistible, it will be arriving next week.

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First post, and let me say that it's good to see an Eastman specific site, I will do my best to "spread the word" for you. I saw this site mentioned on the tapatalk site which I am not a member of but visit there infrequently.

That said, at this time I only have one Eastman a recently acquired T165 MX. It's a single cut MX, the back sides, and 3 piece neck are mahogany, the top is fiddle back maple and the FB is ebony. In every respect this is a first rate. Compared to any of the Gibson models I own (which is a few) of very similar construction (semi hollow single cut) it stands shoulder to shoulder to, and definitely takes a back seat to none of them.

Unfortunately for me, I discovered Eastman gits too late to avoid some mistakes in the past, but I think I may not be buying another. At some point I was considering a T186MX, as well as an AR372CE but this one is so darn good I'm not playing very many other gits at this point and can't justify the expense.