I've been playing guitar for almost 20 years, but I've never really played in DADGAD. Started yesterday and have learned maybe 10 chords and tried some fingerstyle stuff. I've gotta say, I'm really enjoying this, and feel like my E8OM-TC really shines in this tuning.

Anyhow, do any of you have some tips to help me on this DADGAD journey? So far I've just been learning some stuff on YouTube.

Hello again!

Are the only differences between the different models (such as e20d, e8d-tc etc.) the woods and aesthetics? And on the back of this question, is the build process and overall quality is consistent across the board no matter what model?

I ask this in terms of looking at the E10D vs say that of the E8D - is the only difference the woods that are used, with everything else including time being made and spent on making it a quality instrument the same? I suppose this is about whether or not spending more on the next Eastman up gets you a better quality instrument than the last, or it just pays for the "better" (more expensive according to the market) cuts of wood.

Cheers.

Hello!

As above really - close to buying one of these. For me the E20D is just too bright/fresh when compared to the E8 or E10's more mellow tone. I have had the Rosewood/Adi combination before in the excellent BR240a but it wasn't for me. So I am close to getting either a used E10D (with no hard case for some reason but in great condition visually) for £1035 ($1,283.35) or the E8-D-TC for £1,119.00 ($1,387.50) brand new with case.

What do we reckon chaps? Please vote away as to which one you prefer - I should have named it that rather than which one is better.

Cheers!

Since I won’t be able to try either of these before buying what is the consensus between the two? I’ve never heard a tc model in person just videos what’s everyone’s opinion vs non tc. Thanks.

What should one expect to pay for a new E10D or a E10D-TC? Thanks.

I have an Eastman AR371, which I like but don't play much :-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2udPas3TXYk

It might contribute to the excellent sound, but the floating bridge a bit of a pain.

I love rich Severson's vids on Eastman jazz boxes. This is the AR810ce
https://youtu.be/eqcWasD9Je :-

Hello, is there are owner of this guitar over there ?

Well now I've done it. I just bought a Walker Wise River and have to figure out how to re-coup some funds. Time to make some tough decisions. I picked this up from TAS last August. It was the best of the three I played that day - at least to my ears. TAS installed a K&K. The guitar is in near mint condition. I changed out the tuners to Gotohs with white buttons and the bridge pins to bone with abalone inlay. I think the white buttons, pins and trim work well together. Also has a Holter pickguard. There is a strap button on the heel. The armrest can be removed without marring the top. I can send additional pics after removal if it is not wanted. Let me know if you want some different pics.

$1100 includes standard ground shipping. I would prefer PayPal F&F. I thought I would post it here before trying CL locally. Let me know if you have any questions.

Hi folks i just acquired my first Eastman, an ac308ce-ltd that I picked up used (in new condition). So far, I’m loving it. I’ve been playing for more years than I care to admit to, mainly jazz of late, but generally a bit of everything. I’d had Gibson Blue Ridge for ages, but sold that a couple of years ago to fund an archtop purchase.

I have a Gitane Gypsy jazz guitar and Recording King Dirty 30s, but neither really scratched the acoustic itch for me so I decided to pick up something a little nicer. Stumbled onto this Eastman for decent price and here we are. Spec-wise it’s perfect for me and the playability and sound are fantastic. I’ve played lots of other Eastmans, and have liked most, but for whatever reasons never pulled the trigger on one before. Glad I finally did.

Anyway, howdy, and if anyone has one of these I’d be curious to hear how yours is holding up.