I'd almost given up on all dreads.
Owned quite a few over the years.

Lucked into a 2008 Eastman AC-520 earlier this year.
Engelmann/Mahogany dread.

The Engelmann top settles down the boom.
It's a regular deep bodied dread.

Hi y'all,

Long time lurker, first time post. A little random, but I was doing some research and was shocked that there isn't a wikipedia page for Eastman guitars. I wonder if there's a reason for that or do they just fly under everyone's radar that much? Surely Eastmans can be underrated sometimes but this just kinda confuses me. There's not even anything about Bourgeois or mandolins or nothing.

I guess i'm just wondering if anybody knows why??

I bought this guitar:

https://www.peachguitars.com/guitars/aco...e6d-tc.htm

but the seller was unable to tell me if the top is alpine spruce or not.

What are your opinions?

Many thanks!

Looking to buy one if you’re selling, please PM me, thanks!

Based on recommendations form this forum, I tried DR Rares on my AC522 tonight and WOW! Way impressed with the fullness, brightness, and full on volume. WOW! 

Not sure if the excitement comes from simply having new strings (which sound good regardless of brand) or if the DR Rares really are that good. Several people stated they were long-lasting, so we'll see what happens.

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Long time lurker, finally registered, and this is my first post, so be gentle ?

I recently purchased a new E20OOSS, and while I love the tone of the guitar, the neck is just a bit too small for my aging hands. I'm wondering if the additional width of the E10OM-TC (1 3/4" on the OM vs 1/11/16" on the OO) would make a noticeable difference in the feel of the neck?

I wish I could try before buying, It's impossible due to current health issues that make it difficult, at best, to travel. So I'm at the mercy of manufacturer's specs and anecdotal knowledge gleaned from folks like all of you.

TIA for any help!

While its not an Eastman, this has to be one of the best deals I have ever scored. NIB factory sealed Gretsch Jim Dandy to my door for 117 bucks. Got a Gretsch Deltoluxe sound hole PU on the way plus a gig bag and a brass slide as well...all together came out to 234 bucks. Love the old school look and sound...gonna make a bone nut with wider spacing and a bone saddle this weekend along with installing the PU and turn it into a boned up Gin Rickey. Then....its time for some blues! 

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I have been looking at a few of the different slope shoulders eastman offers. Unfortunately, I don't have any dealers close by to test them out in person, and wanted to get some opinions from people who either own or have played them. I would say the front runners for me so far are the below.

E6SS
E10SS
E20SS

Do you also think the vintage varnish line is worth the extra cash? I'm not a huge fan of the relic look on new guitars, but would consider if the finish improved the tone.

Greetings, fellow Eastman'ers!!  Glad to find and join this support group.  I'm a long time drummer who got the guitar bug a couple of years ago and now it's a full blown addiction.  Attached is the whole electric family.  The new kid on the block is a brand new warm, mellow sunburst 372.  The T59/v was a lucky, slightly used find that sings like bird!  The strat is a Fender American Vintage II '61 in Fiesta red (looks coral in real life) and it's companion tele is a Squier that's had all electronics upgraded.  And, holding down the middle is the Gretsch Electromatic 5422.  All are fun to play but the Eastmans have both the sound and the beauty (well, the strat is pretty special too!!). Thanks in advance for all the information and reviews.  I'll be sure to come here first for Eastman questions.  Oh- everybody is playing through a Fender Tonemaster Deluxe Reverb (Blackface with upgraded software).  And - YES - no mirrors here - they are all Lefty's!!!!  Enjoy the eyecandy!!

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The PCH1GA and PCH2-GA advertise a Torrified Top, but the PCH3GA does not and it has a higher list price .. Any way I can tell if my new PCH3GA has one ??