Hey all,

I play an Eastman mandolin, but no experience on guitar and am looking for my first. No one around me carries Eastman, but I’ve been able to see the basic entry brands like Yamaha, Alvarez, Guild. I am really curious about the Eastman necks, especially OM compared to GA. I’m debating between the two body styles, as I want an all around guitar to start with, as it may be my only one for some time. From trying a few other guitars, body shape didn’t concern me, but some necks felt better than others. Is there another brand or model that you would say Eastman is closest too? I am going to have to buy sight unseen and really don’t want to get it and then not like the ergos of the neck.

Thanks!

Jay

I've owned a Taylor 614CE with Fishman Prefix in the past...I loved that guitar and I never should have sold it. Over the years...I've looked for that model again with no luck...it's been 20+ years since made...so I've given up.

I do not really care for the new ES2 from Taylor either. I currently have a Taylor 416CE with ES2...but I'm not crazy about it.

I do have a Martin DC-16GTE with Fishman Prefix that I love...but I dropped it years ago and there is still a cracked in the back that was somewhat fixed...but not for aesthetics.

On to Eastman...

I was looking at the newer AC522, AC622 and AC722.

They seem to match the Taylor modeling for tonewoods for easier comparison.

My first thought was to go with the AC622...but I also like the warmer sounds my martin puts out...and I'm no longer playing in a band...just solo. So I changed my thoughts to the AC522 or AC622. Most says the rosewoods are better for singers/solo...and that the mahogany is much more mid sounding.

I do not have an Eastman dealer near me so I'm looking for the best thought la from users.

It is also very important to me about the LR Baggs quality. Anyone have experience with ES2 that was not a fan and preferred the Baggs?

I know that's a lot. Just wanted to give background. Thanks in advance for the help.

Thought I'd pose a question to the learned Eastman owners on this forum. I'm contemplating the acquisition of either an E8om or E20om. I don't have the opportunity to try them locally so it will most likely be an online purchase. Wondering what differences to look for between the 2 if any other than the sitka vs adirondack tops. Any and all insights would be appreciated.  

Thanks, TC

Hi, can anyone recommend a straight replacement tuner for the E10 00, the Ping ones that came as stock have had it, they have been fine, no complaints but I would definitely prefer a.quality upgrade I can install myself. Any help or.advice appreciated. Thanks in advance

Saw this on FB Marketplace, local seller, nice guy, 2022, as-new condition. Very fair price, couldn’t resist!

Great guitar. I like it better than the Custom Shop Gibson 355 I sold last year.

Hey all - 

Great song and tough to play! I was hoping to capture a more "mistake free" version, but will roll with this one. If you want to try and learn it, I recommend Tim Van Roy's channel on YT; his videos helped me learn this! Recorded with a Tascam Portacapture X6, on an Eastman E10 OM TC.

They just got this guitar in at the Eastman dealer in Memphis.
AC422ce ae.
The back is aged eucalyptus
Anyone know exactly which eucalyptus?
There are dozens of kinds of eucalyptus.

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Anyone familiar with these older models? I believe they are basically OMs. 11/22/23 edit - I guess this is the smaller grand concert(ish) body similar to a Taylor X12. I think the price is a little high but not a lot to go on.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/m...71175.html

I own a slope shoulder hog, and Ive been looking around for a square shoulder model, but I have yet to find a e6d or e10d in any store to play. E1ds are fine and it may be an option. Wondering if any of you own say a 6ss and a 6d or a 10ss and 10d. Sometimes I think I want the snap offered in the full scale square shoulder versions, but I just want to make sure it's not just all in my head .

I spent a bit of time recently trying out some guitars in the eastman range. The local shop I went to had a great selection and I got to try almost everything in their acoustic range. I went in to be blown away by guitars in the 40, 20, or 10 range, but what really stood out to me were their Satin finished guitars like the e1, e2, etc. I was comparing them against the more expensive models and they were louder, more open, and resonant (at least to my ear). Don't get me wrong, the more expensive models were just as incredible, but I would say more refined and controlled.

I just couldn't get over how good the Satin finished models were for the price. Is this common that the gloss used on the more expensive models almost surpresses the sound a little?

I'm having a hard time now deciding over the e1d, e1ss, e2d, and e3de. Anyone else own or has played these got any opinions on them?