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Hello all, just got my first Eastman and loving it! ![[Image: thumbsup.png]](https://www.eastmanguitarfans.com/images/icons/thumbsup.png)
It's an E1 OM which is just what I was looking for - smaller body and scale length since my current guitar (grand auditorium Sanden Model Tanglewood) was causing my dodgy shoulders to ache, thus leading to shorter playing time. Even with 11-52 strings on it, the Sanden was causing me trouble in my shoulders because of the larger lower bout. The E1 was my fist dipping the toes into Eastman guitars, having read and seen so many reviews and positive videos. The E1 size is more comfortable and the action easier than the standard scale length on the Sanden.
So I am now a real Eastman OM convert, for both the body size and scale length.
So, my question to those in the know is this: What more would I get from the higher models like the E8OM? How much of an actual upgrade is the E8 over the E1? For instance, the finish on the E1 is clearly lower budget than the other models, but I'm ok with that as playability has always been more of a priority for me. For my money on a higher model like the E8, do I just get some slightly better Rosewood and Sitka and a nicer quality finish, or does the guitar genuinely resonate and play better than the cheaper models?
Thanks for the benefit of your experiences.
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Hello from a newbie: Question on E1OM vs higher in the range