Hello folks, I just purchased a very nice example of an Eastman E1D for a price that was hard to believe at my local shop in Black Mountain, NC. I went there to buy a used dread I saw posted on consignment, but when I played this Eastman, I went whoa! I checked out the action and it had a ton of saddle, great I can lower the action a bit, which was a bit high for me. I play fingerstyle and flatpick both. It blows my mind the build quality and specs of this guitar for the price, I really don't care it's made in China. I looked up some info because I had not heard of Eastmans and saw they are handcrafted with care. Then I saw this forum, cool I said! I am a long time player and have mostly smaller bodied acoustics from Martin, Yamaha, Bedell, Fox and Andrew White. But needed a dread for some reason :-)) I've never had a sapele guitar, but it sounds great and will only get better as I play it.
I don't play out much anymore, use to be in a few bands, trio's etc; but do some home recording stuff these days. My wife and I use to play as a duo, she sings well, me not so much.
Anyway just wanted to say hello to everyone and I will be perusing here. Thank you for having me!
I don't play out much anymore, use to be in a few bands, trio's etc; but do some home recording stuff these days. My wife and I use to play as a duo, she sings well, me not so much.
Anyway just wanted to say hello to everyone and I will be perusing here. Thank you for having me!
) G&L ASAT Special Tribute 
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Eastman really does put out a high quality product.
