Hi,
First of all, sorry for my english (nobody's perfect, I'm french...).
I'm about to buy an AC308ce, which is a limited edition, ad I'm wondering about the real dimensions of this guitar.
It's no more on Eastman site, and I've seen a lot of very different things about the dimensions of the body, and about the scale...
If I'm not wrong, this model is not the same size as others Ac (slightly short), and the scale is 24"9 and no 25"4.
Am I wrong ? And what would you say about this guitar ?
Many thanks,
Gilles

Hi guys new here from Australia.

I'm picking up my new AC422EC-ae in the morning and feel like a kid on Christmas eve right now.

I currently have an E20d that I bought in 2012 that is still a great guitar but is about to be sold and also had an E20p for a couple of years, wish I hadn't sold it now.

I just about gave up playing at the end of 2019 when I contracted a severe ear infection that perforated an ear drum and caused me to lose significant hearing and gain some extra tinnitus as a result.

I sold off my J-45 and two classical guitars as well as a couple of teles and a strat and almost got rid of the last 2 but kept them but didn't/couldn't play them.

A few months ago I moved into gated community for over 50's and retired and as luck would have it a guy here has his own C+W band which has led to me to start playing again. I needed a new guitar I could plug in which is why I bought the 422 for now.

Fortunately my hearing loss has eased quite a bit and now have about 85% hearing which is much better than before and music now sounds clear and reasonably balanced to me, before it was unbalanced and muddy. 

I' have forgotten so much of what I had learned before and now almost have to start again after the near 4 year break, learning songs and technique again but it's much easier this time round.

Cheers

Absolutely stunning 12 string with original case and certificate. 2022 manufacture. Professionally set up. Plays and sounds great. Has a custom hand made rosewood and abalone pickguard in the Taylor style at a cost of $100. $900 for this wonderful guitar.

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Beautiful E10 00SS for sale. Like new condition. Original case and certificate. Nitro finish.

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I've never been to a Bellowhead gig - but I would very much like to :-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EU-6vSKLx4

I acquired a Hiscox Pro II case that I was going to use for an older Gibson J-45. The Gibson is down the road in its original road worn case. So my Eastman E20SSv resides in the Hiscox, which means I have an extra case. It is in excellent, almost like new condition. It is the one with the grey interior, 5 clasp arch top. There was a distinctive odor that is probably 90+% gone. I have been using carbon packets and dryer sheets. Pics below. I am open to offer as I really don't know what to charge. I would need to get at least the cost of shipping plus something in trade maybe. I am open to suggestions. I thought maybe someone who bought one of the SS dread models with the gig bag might be interested.

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I bought the last Eastman E1D-SP in stock at LA Guitars. The photos there are of the very guitar that I purchased. I have only two criticisms of it. The fingerboard needed to be stained and oiled again (Maybe a little tightening of the QC department would be good.) and the finish is a little thick on the top along the bass side of the neck (I would have preferred the satin finish). However, overall it was a very nice-looking instrument.
I changed the tuners to Gotoh SE700-P5R in gold with amber buttons, removed the stock pickguard and replaced it with a nicely beveled-edge dark tortoise pickguard, and abalone-dot bridge pins and it looks very nice indeed.
I put Elixir Nanoweb (12-53) 80/20 Bronze strings on it and it sounds like a broken-in Martin D-16GT, which is to say VERY nice! That IS the most important aspect after all! I have always admired the E1D as a GREAT guitar and an amazing value at $579. This dressed-up version is also a very good guitar but, at $779, you may want to keep your regular E1D. Either way Eastman STILL beats out everyone else (except maybe Recording King's best) in bang-for-your-buck value!
America bless God and happy picking!

New member here and new to the Eastman family. I just secured a 2018 SB59/V in Amber and it is awesome. I got it brand new in a shop that had it for 5 years, got it with tags and everything. Came with Duncan Antiquity pickups. The shop where I purchased it is going out of business and there are no other Eastmans around. I know they now put custom wound Lollar Imperials in their guitars. I’d like to know the general tone difference between the Antiquities and Lollars in this guitar. Other than one pickup set being potted and the other not, has anyone done a genuine comparison between the two? As the Lollars are custom wound and not available for separate sale, I have not seen a solid comparison video online. Can anyone comment on the true tone differences? Thanks!

Just got in this model today from a shop in Houston...I'm in the Buffalo area. Sounds pretty good unplugged but terrible while plugged in (LR Baggs Anthem). The low E and A strings are very loud and touchy and the other 4 strings have almost no volume with the piezo pickup. I spoke the shop that sold it to me and they have idea about possible loose connections from shipping but I'm feeling I won't be keeping as making repairs to brand new $2,400 guitar doesn't sound great to me.

I have a feeling a professional setup and maybe tusq saddle would have improved sound...but having issues out of the box is disappointing.

Wondering how these models compare. It's hard to find anywhere that has all three in stock. I have played the E2D and loved the tone and warmth. I heard the E1D is just as impressive. I am interested in the E3DE as I've never play or heard a guitar with ovangkol.

Would love to get some opinions. Hopefully will help when it comes to making a decision.

Thanks in advance.