I really have fallen in love with the E1D I purchased a few weeks ago from The Acoustic Shoppe, my first Eastman. I got really lucky because this one just sounds amazing. I had to chase the truss adjustment a little bit for a week but have it dialed in just right. I also had to get used to the wider spacing but find I can do so much more with it and prefer it to the narrower 1.67 spacing of my Takemine. I now can actually get my finders in there and pick. My only complaint is the pick guard being so sharp on the edges, if feels bad and looks bad, a few seconds with a fine micro mesh would have fixed that before installing.  I`m looking to purchase a E1OM since I don`t have a shorter scale and my other guitars are all dreads just having trouble deciding on the natural finish or the classic finish.

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I just found this forum yesterday and can't wait to dive in and celebrate these wonderful instruments.

My first Eastman was a T64v in summer 2019. I'd been looking for a 330-style guitar and was blown away by the T64v. Here she is:


I had been so impressed by the quality of the Eastmans I'd played that when I was looking for a solidbody about a year later, I ended up with a SB59/v. It's been my main guitar ever since.

Can anyone point to sources for a Cuban Tres guitar other than the one's below?

I'm aware of the Pacho Elite but the reviews are poor.

I'm also aware of the Cuban and Puerto Rican Tres guitars available from Lord of the Strings out of Beacon, NY.  Their work is nice but $1500+ is a bit more than I'd like to spend. ​https://reverb.com/item/36020200-tres-tony-velez-2018-natural

The Tres from Barreto Music in Miami is interesting. $449 + shipping and comes with Fishman electronics. https://barretomusiccompany.com/music-store.html

Is there something else I should be looking at?

Not adverse to doing a conversion but I'd prefer to buy new and appreciate any leads or tips.

Thanks.

I want to record myself for learning purposes and have used the camera on my iPhone but it doesn't give the best results sound wise (either that or I really stink).  Any suggestions for a inexpensive mic or app to use for recording?

I very much want to try a E10OM-TC. Of course there are zero to be found locally (San Diego area). This one is the closest to me I could find. https://reverb.com/item/40671384-eastman...ermo-cured 

I've heard good things about Sun Valley Guitars. Plus I try to avoid long distance shipping as much as possible. 

But, that top. I don't think that's an artifact of the photo. Weird kinda wormy grain on the lower bout. Part of me thinks it's cool looking.

Interesting that Eastman didn't consider it a second.

What do you guys think?

The Eastman parlor guitars are difficult to find so I thought I'd post this.

I have no experience buying from Atlanta based Righteous Guitars and don't know anything about their customer service but they are the real deal in terms of brands, gear and tech. They actually own a PLEK machine.

Anyway, I hope someone buys these so I won't be tempted any longer.

https://righteousguitars.com/collections...nd=Eastman

It's from 2006 I think. Tuners hold tune fine, but there's too much slop in the G tuner. Wondering if there are any drop in replacements as an upgrade. I do not wish to drill holes ...

Thanks!

I saw a comment in a forum, could have been this one, that Eastman recently changed the type of finish they're using on guitars they've used nitro cellulose on in the past.  Anyone know if this is the case?

Just noticed that I haven‘t seen a sunburst TC version? Is there really none? Why is that?

Mitch

Few weeks ago I bought my first ever Eastman E10OM but there was a manufacturer defect. The finish was messed up on the back side. So I contacted the dealer and Eastman sent me a new one! Super cool. But because of supply chain and everything. It took a minute. But anyway here it is! My brand new E10OM that I’m actually keeping!

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