Nervous about picking the exact location and drilling the hole! 

Requesting:

• Pics of best location (on heel)
  
• Measurements (if available/helpful)
  
• Best Practices
  

Hi there, just thought I'd share this. I thought a 2022 E1OM about a year ago, and after this winter it developed a vibration or sympathetic resonance on the low E string. It was very noticeable higher on the fretboard (11th fret especially), but also audible as low as the 3rd fret. After trying to solve the problem myself, I took the guitar into the shop I purchased it.

They have an experienced in-house tech, whom I've known for years--great guy. He spent a few days trying to identify the problem with no luck. He confirmed it wasn't the frets, bridge, or truss rod and couldn't find any issue with the bracing. He also tried humidifying the guitar even though I knew the guitar had not dried out (we live on the 'wet coast' of Canada) to no avail.

So, they called their Eastman rep to sort this out, and the result was that I could exchange it for another instrument, if I didn't want to have it sent back to Eastman. Fortunately, they had three E1OMs in stock, all of them 2021 models (not used, but new). Two were natural spruce finishes, and one had the classic dark stain finish.

My 2022 had the darker, "maybe-torrefied" top, as has been reported on this forum for guitars from that year. The two 2021 natural top guitars were decidedly lighter in colour and had arguably not as interesting grain. All that said, I liked the overall projection and tone of one of the 2021 models more than any of the others, including my 2022. So, I took it home. I'll try to post pics later.

What did I learn from this? First, great customer support from my local guitar shop. Second, great warranty support from Eastman. And third, looks can be deceiving. The best sounding guitar might not be the best looking. And fourth (possibly), if my original guitar indeed had a torrefied top, torrefied does not automatically = better sound. 

I was certainly fortunate to have so many instruments to try side by side.

Hi There! 

I am new to the forum! 

I play Jazz Guitar on a semi-hollow guitar so have no experience in what wood would be best for Jazz acoustic?
Looking at the AC522CE and up models as I like the arm bevel and soundport.

I was at a jazz session the other week and fellow jazzers brought along their Taylor acoustics and one Martin D18 and I loved the sound of them! Someone so pure all hearing an acoustic playing a jazz standard with no amps!
A friend of mine has 3 Eastmans! The gypsy jazz model, the John Pisano model and a Romeo and recommend that I have a look at the Eastman acoustics.

My first acoustic guitar (sold many moons ago) that I had many years ago before Jazz was a sitka spruce and mahogany back and side so my first thoughts were the AC522CE, however I wanted to hear if anyone had an experience with the other AC models with Maple and or the Rosewood back and sides. I have done a lot of research and watched countless videos and still can't decide. I would buy online and don't have the opportunity to try in store.

I am looking for a guitar that is articulate, warm and some volume to play melodies and complex jazz chords.

Any advice?

Hi all!

Sharing my latest youtube video: Viva la vida by Coldplay. 

Played on my Eastman E6OM. Thx for watching!

Hello all! 

I am the proud new owner of a beautiful E6D-TC (Pictures!!!)

The previous owner included an LR Baggs M1a (Active) Soundhole pickup with it. 

I was curious if anyone had any opinions of this pickup?

I am considering selling it and getting a K&K Pure Mini (understanding that I will need a Pre Amp)

I would like to compare and contrast the two.

FWIW I will mostly be playing WITHOUT the pickup, but I do want the option! 

Thanks and looking forward to being a part of the group! 

Z

Does anyone know much about this model? The certificate of authenticity says ‘06. I bought it thinking I would learn to play jazz guitar, but it didn’t happen. I’d like to sell it. It’s been sitting in its case since I bought it. Advice please.

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Seeking feedback on Eastman Mandolins. What are thoughts on quality/playability for the less expensive models?

Was browsing at Sweetwater looking at what acoustic guitars they handle. Lo and behold they're stocking Eastman's, acoustic and electric! They don't have a lot in stock yet, but many are listed. Don't know how long they've been an Eastman dealer, but it's new to me.

Hi all

I am a long time lurker but don't post very often. This is a very nice place and I'm very excited to share with you my new purchase, an Eastman E1D Special.

Thermo cured solid sitka spruce top, quilted sapele b/s, ebony fingerboard, 1 3/4" nut. True tone gloss finish, hand scalloped bracing.

Sounds like a nice guitar, can't wait to have it here!

Any experience with this guitar?

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Got a 2022 E1D with the Toasted Top this week.
Top is much darker than the photo.