If anyone know one of these for sale, please let me know. Finally freed up some funds and looking for one to take out to jams. Thanks!

Hi Eastman Fans!, I have a new T486 and it has generic kluson style tuners. I am wondering if anyone knows the tuning peg hole diameter on the Eastman T486 models/ I have looked everywhere and cannot find this information. There are two sizes of Kluson locking tuners I'd like to replace these with, the old vintage size and the new modern size. Both look exactly like the old Kluson style that is on there, although the locking ones have the locking button sticking out of them. On the inside they each have different peg hole sizes.The vintage style has a peg hole about 8.75 mm (11/16), whereas the modern styles generally use a 10mm hole. Every article I have read from people that replaced these said they had to drill a larger hole, but no one has said what the exact measurement is. I believe I can get drop-in replacements if I know the size. Obviously I'm hoping to avoid taking one off until I have the new ones. I'd switch tuner brands before drilling. There are also nice graph-tech varieties that will work in any peg hole size, but I prefer Klusons and prefer not to drill...
     Thanks, Don

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Looking to install a strap button somewhere on the neck heel and thought it would be neat if it matched the ebony button already on the guitar. I don’t love the look of a standard steel one. Anyone know where to get one? Can Eastman supply one?

I was cleaning out old photos and came across this picture of my little collection of acoustic guitars from 2/7/22.


From left to right - Farida OT-22W, Martin 000-28EC, Eastman E40OM, Iris DF and Eastman E8D-TC. I only started playing 5 years ago and in the time have been through a lot of different guitars. Impatience has probably cost me too much money and change over. There was probably nothing wrong with any of the guitars I moved along. I just wanted to try something different.

I think I may have finally hit on an assortment that works for me. I tend to like variety in sizes and materials although there seems to be more of a slope shoulder, short scale representation. Here is the latest little collection 


From L-R - Eastman E6SS-TC (torrefied Sitka/mahogany-Khaya) Leo Posch Advanced Jumbo (Adirondack/Honduran Rosewood), Bourgeois Touchstone D Vintage (Old growth Sitka/IER), Eastman E40OM (Adirondack/IER), Gibson '50's LG-2 Re-issue (Sitka/Mahogany) and John Walker The Wise River (Adirondack/Honduran Mahogany). Not pictured - Farida OT-22W (Sitka/Layered Mahogany) If I had to rank them, I couldn't. Depending on the day I practice with at least 2 of them and it varies. That said, the Walker Wise River is hands down a step above any of the others. Incredible workmanship, tone, materials, playability of the neck. It is truly a stellar instrument. I should add - the E40OM and the Posch run a very close second.

My goal was to get a variety of sizes and materials, and I think I have gotten there. I have tried a couple 00s but I have not found a keeper for me. I tried some Martins and the closest keepers were the 000-28EC and CEO-7 because I liked the modified V neck. I find the MLO/PA necks on Martins and Taylor necks in general a little thin. I might trade the Posch for a vintage guitar otherwise buying and selling is on a one year hiatus.

I would like to thank everyone on the EGF for the support and friendship they have provided over the last several years. I couldn't have done it without your help and encouragement. Now to justify these wonderful instruments by improving my playing skills.

I found a deal on a used E3DE.  After having it professionally setup, I am very happy about the guitar.  Eastman for the win......again!!!

Hey folks. Had a couple of Eastmans in the past and thought they were good but didn’t appreciate them enough until recently. I’ve been on a purchasing binge the last 2 months. Picked up a new T 486-B (sold a Warren Haynes Gibby 335). Already had a recently acquired ACTG1. Bought a E10SS/v from a local shop, it was love at first strum. Then started watching for some used deals and got some great ones in this order: DT30D from GC, then a E6D-TC from GC, a E10OO and a E20D-TC all from GC where I could try for 45 days. They’re all keepers. I’ve owned too many guitars over the years to admit. Have mostly played in church but have been inspired as of late to learn to flatpick and and improve my finger style skills. Have really enjoyed reading a lot of the comments on this site. Don’t mean to be a glutton but also just pulled the trigger on a E40OM-TC from the Mandolin Store.
I’ve sold a couple of Martin Modern Deluxes also recently that helped fund my Eastman journey. Also have an Eastman MDA 515 but just learning mandolin. I’ll try to get the herd together for some pics down the road.

The bottom line: Nope. Absolutely not the strings for me. I put them on my favorite E10D acoustic on 12/27; today, a scant 5 weeks later, I yanked them off and replaced them with my standard D'Addario XS Phosphor Bronze Lights—and huzzah! The magic came back to the guitar. From the start, the Retro Monels always sounded too 'thin' to me; lately, they'd stopped holding pitch well and the intonation was off. Ugh!

I still have an unused set of the Martin Retro Monel Lights. I'm never going to use these again. If you happen to like/love these strings or if you want to try them, send me a PM with your snail mail address and I'll send them to you; first person to ask gets 'em.

That's New Acoustic Amp Day, in case you didn't know. After last weekend's gig when I couldn't hear myself, but I could hear the other guitarist since he brought an amp (I was running a Pod Go direct), I decided I don't ever want to be completely at the mercy of someone else who's running the monitors. So, I decided I needed an acoustic amp.

I looked at the usual suspects - Fishman Loudbox Mini (what he was using), Boss Acoustic Singer, Marshall AD50, etc....I decided I really liked the Boss Acoustic Singer Live, but didn't want to spend that much. Then I discovered the existence of the Live LT, which someone had listed locally - sells nw for $450, instead of the $580 for the regular Live. It has a few less bells and whistles, but seemed like a good choice. While I was debating with myself, he dropped his price from $300 to $250, so I jumped.

I met him this morning, looked it over, handed him the cash and put it in my car. As he was driving away I took a second look, and it finally registered with me that not only was it very clean, but it had a harmonizer and looper - yup, it was the more expensive version rather than the LT. So, got the exact amp I wanted at an excellent price. Have been playing around with it, and it sounds fantastic - can't wait for next practice!!!



I should mention, his ad had been up for a month, titled only "acoustic amp" with a picture of an LT from Sweetwater - so there was no way of knowing before meeting and making the deal. Part of me feels mildly guilty, but I gave him his precise asking price, so only mildly.

As most of us tone chasers know the king pin of the pick industry are the infamous Blue Chips. Yes, I have had them, think they are the best and loved them but....at 40 bucks a pop, losing two created a hesitation to purchase more and the search was on for alternatives.

I prefer the larger triangle (mandolin) styles in 1.5mm and after trying offerings from Clayton, Wegen, Red Bear, Fender, Nypro, Daddario and other small makers I stumbled upon the Dunlop Primetones and think I found it! After doing some more custom beveling with some micro mesh (I prefer a heavier bevel than the stock PT's) I created what so far, to me and my ear/feel, is the closest to BlueChips that I have found. At a fraction of the price, like 8 bucks for three, they feel, sound, and play remarkably close to the king of picks. A great, affordable alternative IMO.

That being said.....What do you guys use and prefer?

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/foru...p?t=664578

If it is anything like my dread and I was in the market, I would be all over this one