I just bought an E6 om tc and the tuners are super tight. Anybody have a recommendation on how to loosen them. The G and D strings are the worst.

So next year i will looking to get another acoustic. My debate will be between a Martin 000-17 Whiskey or an Eastman E20OM-SB. This past week I played a both the Martin and Eastman but a natural finish and both were just awesome. So I will have to make a few trips back to play them each more and more.

I picked this up about two months back in a trade for a Martin 000-18GE + some cash. I should start with - I really like mahogany. I really like short scale guitars. I really like slope shoulder models. This one makes #4 that I currently have, although one is an Eastman E20SSv with rosewood B&S. 

This is a '57 Gibson J45 in VG to VG+ condition. There is one crack on the top which someone inserted a screw into. Why? I have no idea. The crack is right on top of the brace and is stable. There are no other cracks but it does have the expected bumps and bruises from 65 years of usage. The guitar needed nothing except a very thin shim under the nut as there was some buzzing on the e & B strings. In the future I might get a new nut cut. The adjustable bridge had previously been replaced with a rosewood insert and new bone saddle. It was well done and intonation is spot on. The tuners look original Kluson Deluxe but the buttons may have been replaced as they look to be in too good of condition. There is a patch right below and probably under the pickguard. There is no evidence of the patch on the inside.  There is evidence that the guard was removed but it appears original or at least period correct. I believe in '56 or '57 Gibson went to the batwing guard replacing the tear drop from previous years. There is no evidence it ever had a neck reset. The frets are good but they show signs of being dressed. The fretboard has surprisingly very little to no evidence of indents from playing. It may be a replacement but matches the bridge. 

Why I traded for it? Besides the points above - the tone of this is all Gibson. I have been chasing that tone in my head and have bought and sold many slope dreads/jumbos. I think I have found it. There really is nothing like old wood for tone. It is very balanced with maybe a little more emphasis on the mids. It projects extremely well. It does not seem to have a lot of overtones present. Basically the tone is an exceptional (IMO) example of a Gibson slope shoulder jumbo guitar. This one won't win any beauty contests (and the case was even worse) but it's a guitar that motivates me to keep playing. To be honest, I have basically played nothing else since I got it. It just fits me and what I want to hear out of an acoustic guitar. Pics are attached.

Hopefully this is allowed.

I posted this on another forum site as well but thought that this store was so cool and since they sell Eastman guitars I wanted to post it here too.

This past week I was on vacation visiting family in St. Petersburg, FL. I was searching for a guitar shop to check out and was lucky to find a small shop called Seven C Music within a short distance of my stay so I checked them out.

I was greatly surprised. This is a great little guitar shop. It is located in the Art Walk District of St. Petersburg.

The first thing that you notice when you walk in is a stage for acoustic shows. To the right of the entrance there is a coffee bar with beer & wine as well. They have free performance along with paid performances from local and touring acoustic performers.

They had a nice variety of Eastman, Martin, Taylor and Collings acoustics. They also had a couple Fender, Eatsman and a few other electrics that I really didn't pay attention to since I was just there to look at acoustics.

I got to play a Martin 000-17 and a couple of Eastman's that I loved. I didn't actually purchase anything since I purchased an Eastman earlier this month.

The staff was great, no pressure and welcoming. They had an awesome looking repair shop set up. Not the Guitar Center type but a good one.

I thought about taking some pics but didn't.

So anyway, if you in St. Pete check them out. I think that you will enjoy it.

I am no way affiliated with them. I just had an enjoyable, no pressure visit so wanted to spread the word.

Here is their website. It looks like they are redoing the online shop on it. - www.sevencmusic.com

I decided to make a video yesterday comparing these three models including the all new E1D-Special. I am left handed so I did the best I could do playing backwards. Please share your thoughts if you're inclined

Hi all -

I don't recall seeing a discussion on this, but how many of you prefer a certain fretboard radius for your acoustic guitars?

I seem to be OK anywhere in the range of 12-16, but would not want to go beyond 16 as it would be too flat.

This article is a good one on the topic:  https://www.theguitarjournal.com/what-fi...erpicking/

Well... as a fan of the advantages of carbon fiber acoustic guitars here in super dry Arizona, I have finally ordered an Emerald guitar.. specifically the X30 jumbo below.  It comes equipped with the incredible Hyvibe pickup system, which I am excited to try out.  I'll share more with EGF once it arrives and I've spent some time with it!

Greetings new to the Club, but I own 3 Eastmans
In the order I acquired them:
AR610CE
AC330-E-12
E20-OM-SB

Recently picked up the E20 (s/n: 9855), and looking for info , doesn't seem to match the serial number info listed on this site, but I guess it could be older than 2014.
Any info would be appreciated

Thanks,
Rick

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Eastman E8OM-TC purchased brand new in December 2022. I just don't play acoustic much at all these days so moving along my last one.

Specs:

This is the Eastman E8OM-TC, TC standing for Thermo Cured. The sitka spruce top is heat-treated in an oxygen-free kiln for not only an aged and yellowed appearance, but a tone that can be compared to an acoustic that's been played for years! The guitar has a warm and deep sound right out of the first few strums. Of course, it'll still get even better with age! More features include herringbone body binding, open-gear tuners, and an ebony fretboard with matching bridge and a bone nut/saddle!
 

• [i]Acoustic Guitar[/i]
  
• [i]Natural Finish[/i]
  
• [i]Solid Sitka Spruce Top, Solid Rosewood Back and Sides[/i]
  
• [i]Mahogany Neck with Tradition Even-C Profile[/i]
  
• [i]Ebony Fingerboard[/i]
  
• [i]X-Bracing[/i]
  
• [i]20 Jescar-FW43080 Frets[/i]
  
• [i]25.4" Scale Length, 1-3/4" Nut Width (Bone Nut)[/i]
  
• [i]Body Dimensions:15" X 4-1/4"[/i]
  
• [i]Dual-Acting Truss Rod[/i]
  
• [i]Herringbone Body Binding[/i]
  
• [i]Ebony Bridge with 2-5/32” Spacing[/i]
  
• [i]Open Gear Tuners[/i]
  
• [i]4 lbs, 9 oz.[/i]
  
• [i].860" Neck Thickness at 1st Fret[/i]
  
• [i].920" Neck Thickness at 9th Fret[/i]
  

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