Well I pulled the string on the new E1P LTD yesterday. Does anyone know how many of these they are making? I purchased the E100 LTD 12 fret parlor that came out in 2018. My favorite recliner guitar ever, easy to play and has a great sound. I have had a couple issues with it the bridge cracked a couple years ago and it happened gain last month. It’s at Eastman now for repair. They mentioned something about getting me a different parlor but I would not get rid of that one ever. It’s a keeper. Plus it’s No 1 of 130 so they only made 130 of these. I’m just wondering how many of this E1P they will make. I also noticed that it has a different bridge then mine.

I also want to say that Eastman has treated me right on the repair. It played just as good when I got it back. So you may be asking yourself why would you spend $850 for a new one if you have one. Well the new one has a great looking finish and I just like parlor guitars.

I asked The acoustic shoppe if they could order me a Parlor guitar with an arm bevel and a sound hole from Eastman like my 622CE but apparently they can’t. I wound up putting an arm bevel pad on mine because after a few hrs my inner forearm is not feeling to too good.

I should be getting mine a couple weeks or so. I just hope it’s as good as my 2018 LTD.

Here is a link to the new one. https://www.eastmanguitars.com/e1p_ltd

Hi,  own a October 2011 production of T184 MX which has a pick guard attached.   I've noticed that the new T184's being sold have no pick guards.    Also the pickups have changed.  Mine have Seymour Duncan Humbuckers  SH-1B's and the new ones have Bare Knuckle pickups.

Does anyone know of any significant changes from the early 2010's to now?

thanks.

Warren

So my latest Eastman impulse buy is a 12 string that I found listed as "used" on a dealer site where I have purchased other "used" guitars over the years. Its an AC-330E-12 in a Sunburst finish. After receiving it, it has quickly become a favorite. 
Since I had not seen another in this finish, I decided to google around and see if there are any others in the market. According to a dealer on Reverb, this is a limited edition of only 5 worldwide. I don't know if that is accurate or not. I just got a great deal on a great guitar. My Taylor 12 string is back in the case.

Hello,
In the market for a small O or OO (more likely) and the E40's regardless of model seem near double the price where there is a modest uplift from 10 to 20..

Apart from the abalone bling and maybe more recognisable tuners...what has tempted those away to the with the extra cash?

I'm interested in what the appeal was beyond aesthetics which the 40 gave over and above the 10/20?

Many thanks

Which is the highest quality Eastman in a J45 style

Long shot but looking for one of these small body limited E40-OO...top money paid, UK only ideally...

https://www.peachguitars.com/eastman-the...o-cure.htm


Many thanks

Happy Wednesday all!

Not sure if it's raining in your neck of the woods, but here's a great Tommy Emmanuel song either way  

Howdy. Hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season with family and friends. GAS has infected me yet again, and I'm seeking out opinions on the Atkin acoustic guitars. Does anyone own one? If so, thoughts, pros/cons? I'm really wanting their J43 dread (basically Gibson J45).

Various channels on YT rave about the J43, and it does sound amazing through my phone.

I'm wanting to purchase my first boutique guitar soon, and Atkin has caught my eye. And for boutique brands, they're not as expensive as some of the brands.

Thanks!

Thinking of replacing the stock Eastman pickguard with a Holter Gibson batwing mostly for cosmetic reasons, but I know nothing about this type of customization. Is that foolish? Is there a risk that the guitar finish might get damaged? There is a very competent luthier by me and I wouldn't do it myself, but still wondering what the swap would entail.
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Also, I'm not sure which between 50s vintage, 60s vintage, 50s reissue or 60s reissue would fit, if any. Has anyone installed any of the above on an Eastman slope shoulder?

Cheers,

Greg

Hi,
Happy new year !
I can not try any of those guitars. I read that both are excellent. Both are available second hand for similar price. Matrix and sapele back&sides with hard case for the ac320ce. Sonitone and ovangkol back&sides with semi rigid bag for the e3ome. I did not notice more difference. The choice depends on a what i play, right? Fingerstyle for the om. I like the look of the om better. I am afraid the e3ome will have not enough volume unplugged. I can not decide. Can you help me please ?