What is your preference? I can’t decide if mediums make enough of a difference to justify the extra tension. No idea what came stock on it.

Had it 4,5or6 months can't remember...very nice looking guitar and the more I play it the more I'm liking it

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Shipped to continental US. Guitar is in mint condition. Have only had it a few months. Plays beautifully. Nice full saddle and good action. Comes with original Eastman rigid soft case.

$495 plus shipping.

Pictures:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/sVnzc8YmiSVPKmyZ9

Specs:
Neck Material:Mahogany
Fingerboard:Ebony
Fingerboard Radius:12"
Neck Profile:Traditional Even "C"
Nut:Bone 1-3/4"
Fretwire:20 Jescar-FW43080
Scale Length:24.9"
Body Dimensions:15" x 4 1/4" x 4"
Bracings:Hand Scalloped X
Body Top:Solid Sitka Spruce
Body Back/Sides:Solid Sapele
Bridge/Saddle:Ebony/Bone, 2 5/32" Spacing
Rosette:Classic
Truss Rodual Acting
Binding:Top and Back
Binding Material:Tortoise
Logoearl Headstock
Inlayearl Dots
Side Dot Color:White
Bridge Pins:White Plastic w/ Black Dots
Body Top Finish:Satin Finish
Back/Sides Finish:Satin Finish
Hardware Color:Nickel
Pickguard:Tortoise Shell
Tuners:Open-Gear Pingwell V93N 3+3
Electronics:None
Strings'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze .012 -.053
Action Height:12th fret 3/32" on the bass side and 2/32" on the treble side
Caseeluxe Padded Eastman Gig Bag
Truss Rod Wrench:4mm

So if you saw my post in the intro thread, you saw that this was incoming.  I've been drooling over the listing for this since I first saw it on Reverb - it's the only AC322 that I've seen in Sunburst, and with different, minimal inlays from the norm.  Definite love for the cosmetics - I was waffling between this and an AC122 in Classic finish, but this one won out - the hard case is worth at least half of the price difference between the two, and it's a very nice hard case, though it does smell strongly of glue.  Will be letting that air out for a bit.

I am super impressed by this guitar - I hadn't gotten to play one as the nearest dealer is 90 minutes from me, and I have a hard time carving out 3 hours of drive time plus time to play.  It made more sense to order from a dealer with a good return policy, though my order was with intent to keep - and she seems like a keeper!

Neck is a super comfy C profile, the binding and fretwork are impeccable - playability is phenomenal!  Tone is very balanced, which I love - no frequency range overpowers the others.  I can't wait until she opens up a bit - definitely sounds new at the moment - and great, so I know some playing to open her up is just going to be that much better .

Have some pics - I took the first three, then included a couple dealer pics since they're better photographers.  Speaking of the dealer, I have to give a shout out to The Chapman's Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield MO - just a smooth process the whole way, and the guitar is in my hands 2 days after ordering.  They're at the top of my list for future shopping.

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I contacted Bourgeois requesting them to recommend a polish for removing swirls/faint scratches from the back of my 2020 Bourgeois OM. I guess this would apply to all the current Eastman guitars too (excepting the varnish finish models) as they now use Dana's finish.They replied promptly with this :-

'Thank you for the inquiry.
I've checked in with our repair team and they provided the following solutions:
Novus 2 will remove minor scratches. Apply a small drop on a clean microfiber cloth and polish to remove swirls:
https://www.amazon.com/Novus-PC-22-NOVUS...B002UD0GD6
They suggest that If that doesn’t work, the scratches will have to be buffed out on a buffing arbor by an experienced luthier.
I hope this information helps
Best,
Neil Cosman
Bourgeois Guitars'

Hey all,

Just got an email that Strings By Mail is offering a BOGO on DR Rare PB six string sets. I have heard so much about them I thought I’d pick up a few. Figured I’d pass it on!

It says no coupon necessary just comment BOGO during checkout.

We have a good stock of Eastman at present - many of which are included in our summer sale this week. More details here >> https://www.windmillguitars.com/collecti...an-guitars

We ship worldwide - and as we are based in Northern Ireland there are NO IMPORT fees for European customers

I can be contacted directly on simon@windmillguitars.com if you need any assistance

Just a quick hello from a new Eastman owner.

Had fun yesterday as I picked up a new T386 in vintage sunburst, having found 1.75" nut width (I have relatively small hands) and neck profile comfy in the hand.
It interesting to be given options, T386, T486, T59 and T64, but I am just a sucker for the vintage sunburst and dot inlays, so T386 it was.
The pickups in the 486 definitely had more clarity and were more articulate, but I figure I an easily swap out if needs be.

Hugely loving this guitar, sits happily alongside my ES-135 (P100s), and I am looking forward to many years of music with it. I also look forward to any hints or tips for getting the most out of it.

Cheers all

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Review: Eastman’s E20OOSS/v Small-Bodied Acoustic Has Great Tone and Luxurious Touches

from the "Acoustic Guitar" coming up issue. 

Review: Eastman’s E20OOSS/v Small-Bodied Acoustic Has Great Tone and Luxurious Touches | Acoustic Guitar

enjoy
Mitch

I had been interested in trying to find a used E10 00M. Contacted Eastman recently and they have NO plans to ever make an all-mahogany again. I wonder if there was a problem with their limited run all-mahogany 00M or they felt there was just not enough demand then or now?...and that really T's me off lol. I'd love to find the 00 size all-mahogany with wider nut

I bought a Martin 15 custom recently and returned it as I didn't find anything I liked about it.