Hello everyone , 

I’m new to the forum . I’ve just bought a T486 SB , and I’m totally blown away by how good it is ... I’ve had many from the high end USA manufacturers over the years , and would honestly put this up there among them ..infact , better than some from their “ custom shops”... I’m trying  to work out year of manufacture - without much success - the serial number is 15850515...ant helps would be much appreciated . Thanks ,
Barry

Not a big fan of the Kent Armstrong Korean humbuckers. Primarily Rock, Blues and some pop player.

Looking for a decent case for this guitar. 

I will be out of state for approximately 10 weeks during the months of January, February, and part of March. I live in Michigan, so this is a dry period, and the guitar will be left there.

My plan is to have the Humidipak system inside the case with one in the headstock area, and two in a sound hole pouch.

Wondering if you folks have any names, or suggestions of brand of cases?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Interesting colour - I've never seen an Eastman in trans-black before!

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0244/0...1602685844

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Interesting video containing some Eastman update info regarding tops being sent for Eastman  builds --

Looking at a used one, looks legit, but the pickguard is more Martin style than the Gibson L-00 style that is on new ones shipping today.

Might be an add-on.  The seller does not know.  I can go see it soon, but am a little cautious.  Comes with a gig bag, not a HSC.

I finally received my E10 OM-SB a few days ago.  It is a beautiful little guitar and I am enjoying getting to know it!  I had become accustomed to the AC122-2CE with its Grand Auditorium size and long scale, so the OM size and short scale felt a little bit odd at first.  I am very impressed by the fit, finish, and appearance of the E10; it is really a beautiful little guitar!  The top is tight sounding, but I enjoy the tone as is, and look forward to the changes over time.  I am amazed at the volume of the E10 OM!

The AC122-2CE won’t be going anywhere, as I want the tonal variety of a couple of different guitars.  As you can imagine, the all solid GA sapele with monel strings is a completely different sound than an OM adi/mahogany.  I will be keeping the factory strings on the guitar for a few weeks longer, and then will start to experiment with the string choice, so I will be asking all of you experienced Eastman owners for suggestions of what worked well for you.

So, the guitar is great, now I just need to work on my playing skills!  

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Previous owner filed down the slots a tad too much on a couple strings. Need a new one. What is a good replacement?

For me, this is the ugliest guitar I've ever seen.  And not like 'ugly cool', just gross haha.  I thought it might be fun to show some guitars you all think are ugly.  Headstocks, too.

Fender Maverick Dorado

Anyone notice that Eastman is now using D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze strings .012 - .053's on their guitars?  Anyone familiar with these?  Wondering what came with my new E20Om.