I bought an Eastman E20D last week. I’ve already got an E20OM and an Eastman mandola, both of which I hold in high regard. I acquired the E20D to leave at our apartment in Kraków, where we plan to start spending half of each year. But after playing it for five days, I realized that I am going to have a hard time leaving it behind. I can hardly believe that an instrument this fine can be had for 1639 dollars.

I thought it would be interesting to A and B it against a Martin. Most of mine are vintage dreadnoughts; the closest I have to a new one is a CS-21-11. Here’s a quick clip of the two back to back, beginning with the Martin. I’d love to hear people’s impressions. Btw, the Martin is strung with a fresh set of Pearse PB Bluegrass Gauge strings, whereas the Eastman still has the light gauge set it was shipped with.

https://youtu.be/LQ5RgYeNRBM

https://youtu.be/LLdqyqvQl9k

(Moved from Electric/Archtop post to GeneralChatter topic)

My first Eastman mandolin was probably a 2018 MD305 A style f hole. I sold that instrument after about 6 months. I was wanting one with less brightness. 

Not knowing anything then and little know I've been thinking about the MD 304 A Style Oval hole. I'd never want an F style for in my subjective mind the looks of an F style seems to be too much associated with primarily the bluegrass genre, nothing against bluegrass but I'd want a mandolin that would cover any genre of music with a mellower tone, fuller sound and not as bright as my original mandolin. 

From the post I've seen here it looks like there's few if any Eastman mandolin owners/players here. There are a few Eastman owners at Mandolin Cafe but I've sort of parted ways with the forum there over the years. 

It would be nice to hear some opinions tonally on specifically the Eastman MD304 A style oval hole as I'm pretty sure the A style oval hole gives a fuller, less bright tone than a F style F hole 

I'm in no way concerned about loudness of guitars or mandolins as I'm never involved in volume competitions playing by myself at home on the couch or porch.

I was looking at the E2 Models Question thread and Charlie mentioned looking for a mandolin, and the post below it features an all Sapele guitar. This got me thinking - has anyone come across an Eastman (or for that matter any maker) all Sapele mandolin?

Over the last couple of weeks I have been considering and searching for a used E2OM which has expanded to possibly a E2D or even an AC122-2ce. During my search I've noticed many Higher end Eastman's being sold ranging from the 6 series and including the 20 series. Is it possible or even probable that the Cedar top solidwood entry series is the BEST bang for your Buck Eastman (or just plain Acoustic) available?  I'm beginning to think so and I'm starting to resign myself to believing I'm going to end up buying New if I want one!

Hi all,
I'm from Asia and only been learning guitar for few years at my mid 40's . . I just bought a ac622ce last week. I had a hard time of choosing between ac622 and ac422/822. I wish I find this place earlier so I can made my decision easier.
anyway the guitar arrived, it sound amazing while it's my first guitar which considered to be pretty expensive for me, but seems all are worth.

Just took my guitar to go for some advance setup so in long term I think it will be easier for me to play all kind of finger styling.

I really enjoyed reading all the post here and really lots of good info about the guitar. Thanks all

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I finally pulled the trigger after 1000 You Tube reviews, LOL. I must admit, at 1st I wasn't sure if this was the axe I was dreaming of, but after setting amps/petals up to match the guitar - it is! This is truly a great instrument which produces beautiful sustain, tones and amazing neck feel. Is this what a real 59 sounds and plays like? Doesn't matter, this one works.  I have several LPs from various years but this Eastman is at the top. That said, I cannot stress enough, amp/pedal adjustments are way different than any LP (that I own anyway) to make this guitar shine. Guitar loves Marshall or Marshall style amps.

Hey EGF... is anyone here a fingerstyle player that owns an Eastman OO with 1-13/16 neck?  I've never played that model, but as a fingerstyle guy, I wonder if I would like it - especially the slightly wider neck. 

Would love some thoughts/feedback from anyone who owns this model.

I've seen several post lately covering the E2D models. Everyone really likes theirs. My only experience with the E2 model was an E2OM that I bought new in 2018 best I can remember. Just wondering if anyone here has any experience with the older (2018 or so) E2 models and/or the E2D vs E2OM.

I can't remember the woods used in my 2018 E2OM model. I have checked out specs on the new E2OM builds with cedar tops. I have no idea what the new builds tonal qualities in cedar, playability or body size would or would not have over my 2018 model. 

I wasn't enamored much at all with my 2018 E2OM and quickly sold it. I see all the post of lately is related to the D size. In my case I have no need for anything larger than the OM. My original E2 purchase makes me very reluctant to purchase another E2 model unless there is a good improvement in tone and playability in the newer models vs 2018 model.

I don't have 1 negative thing to say about my E10 OM

So, I did a thing. I ended up buying another E2D and sold the first one I bought. Long story as to why, but attached are pics of the new one. Not sure why they're sideways again. The sapele back is pretty gorgeous if you ask me.

I love the cedar top! I really like what it does to the trebles. Really gives them a sweet and crisp sound. I think I prefer it over my E8OM-TC spruce top as far as the trebles. Man this thing is super loud too. What blows me away is how well it projects to me playing fingerstyle. It's super loud even with my bare fingers.. And the amount of responsiveness and immediacy is just perfect. Just like my first E2D, it took about 3 days or so for the tone to really start coming alive. I'm beyond happy with it. I do feel like these cedar tops have some extra magic that just aren't present in the Spruce tops. At least in the Sitka tops I've played. No knock on the Sitka, this cedar is just so sweet and crisp. Bass is very deep too.

I love how much different it is from my E8OM-TC. I feel like these guitars are perfect contrasts. I never realized how slinky my short scale E8 was until I bought these E2s.

I love my E8OM-TC, but man it's really hard to beat a dread. My wife prefers the E8 because it sounds more full/rich and my E2D sounds "dry". I mean she's right about the tone differences! Can't say I like one more than the other, but my poor E8 hasn't seen much love since I bought my E2D. I'm sure the new will wear off though.

Anyways, I still can't believe these E2 models can be had for less than $600. It's ridiculous how fantastic this guitar is. If any EGFers are thinking about this model, pull the trigger now!

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Hi everyone, i am very happy with my new guitar which is as lovely as expected but, the Action Height setted from the factory seems really too high for me. Is like they want you to pay some extra setting on the store. I had to lower the guitar nut quite a bit and the saddle on the bridge to make it easy playable (even for a strummer, i am not being a too picky fingerplayer), other guys that played the guitar said the same, that the factory settings were not that good (considering how good the guitar itself it is really, all the details and love and care putted into it). The neck was okay, and it came with the Addario Factory strings 0.12 which were my favourite gauge.