Fingerstyle cover of Tommy Emmanuel's arrangement of "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" from the Wizard of Oz, performed on my Eastman HE422CE

Hi Eastman family,

I have read, for a while now, that Gotoh SE Series tuners were most likely the "perfect direct 'drop-in'" option to replace the Ping Well stock tuners for the E1SS model.

When I got hold of the dimensions of the stock Ping Wells and dimensions of the 3 Gotoh SE models suggested, I saw that the measurements are not exactly the same.

So, my question is, will this selection require some drilling / filling after all? And, if so, does anyone know of alternatives to the Gotohs (of equal quality) that would be a TRUE "drop-in?"

Dimensions are attached, thanks so much for thoughts!

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Some interesting guitars here - and good to hear from Alistair Atkin :-
https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01M40CA7ERCHC...ATGVAG4_27

The first feature is Novo guitars which is of little interest to me personally - but it gets better.

Decided to record a video this past weekend comparing the Eastman HE422CE to the Taylor 414CE.

Hello All, I have just invested in this semi hollow body. I’m really an acoustic guitar player and have an AC222CE OV in my stable! I really love this guitar and consequently my decision to try a T386. I really like a bluesy/creamy tone so what strings would you advise me to put on this guitar to achieve that tone?

Hi, I recently acquired an Eastman HE422CE. I decided to record a video review and demonstration of this guitar. Enjoy!





Upon research, I found out that the 422CE is supposed to mirror the Taylor 414CE. I saw a Taylor 414CE at my local guitar shop. Let me know if you want me to do a video comparing the Eastman HE422CE to the Taylor 414CE and I'll sneak into that guitar store and quickly shoot a comparison video lol.

HI all,

I recently got an E20 D-MR-TC that came with 12-53 PB strings. I am considering going to 13's hoping for alittle more "body" wondering if some of you have experienced with string gauges and brands on theese intruments. There are so many options one could spend a fortune just trying them.

What worked best for you ? I do hear a lot of good things about John pearse Phosphore bronze but Please share your experience.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZyAcaxD_w4

Please help me find the name of this tune! It was played by John Chapman from the acoustic shoppe in one of their recent live stream. John's an incredible player. He played this tune on an E1D and it sounds so good.

Chatgpt is useless so I am coming here for help cause you guys are knowledgable! Thanks!

Hello everyone, My name is Larry, I'm new here. 
I'm in the process of trading in a Simon and Patrick Woodland Pro Folk guitar in on my first Eastman guitar, an Eastman E-6 LGSS. Unfortunately there will be a 3 month wait for it, maybe not built yet. 

I got the S&P about 5 months ago to tune to open D and learn some country blues tunes.
The reason for the upgrade is because of the narrow 1.72" nut width, it's effecting my muscle memory when I switch from my main guitar, a Santa Cruz OMS which has a 1.75" nut width. It's not much of a difference but does throws me off every time.

I will likely be using the Eastman in open D for the most part with D'Addario Nickel Bronze Light strings, I'm wondering if it would be better if I use the light top medium bottoms instead because of the short scale it has.
Will the regular lights make the bass strings too slack and give me some fret buzz?
Any one in the same situation with a short scale in alternate tuning's have to switch gauges to a heavier set to prevent fret buzz?

Hello everyone, I got a new Gibson Southern Jumbo 1942 Banner (Murphy lab) a few days ago and I was wondering if anyone has had the chance to compare this model to the newer Eastman E25SS/V?

The Eastman is obviously a homage to the original rosewood Southern Jumbo and has the short scale, wider nut and inlays all inspired by the SJ. In a video from the fellowship of acoustics there is a short demo of the Eastman E25SS/V and I’m very impressed with both its aged looks and sound. In their video at least it appeared to have a vintage edge to the tone which I found very appealing (is it just the mic used?) and different to the Eastman guitars I have owned and played in the past. I would be very interested if anyone has compared these two guitars and thoughts on the tone of the E25SS/V in general. I’m thinking of selling all my guitars except for my mahogany and rosewood J-45 and SJ and adding similar guitars such as the Eastman (I already have a sigma SJ) as I love the comfort and tone of a slope shoulder.