My E6OM is being set up as I type and when I pick it up I'll be leaving the 422.  As a result of having only the one here I've been playing the 422 a lot and have been enjoying it as I get used to the GA body.  The e & b strings are a bit bright for me not a bad sound but brighter than I'm used to.  Should I change to different strings?  I think there was a thread but I can't find it.  What type/brand can tame some of that?

In the vein of the desert island guitar challenge, here's another one: 

"If you had $5,000 to spend on an acoustic guitar, what would you buy?"  - the only rule is the guitar cannot be an Eastman! 

For me, it would probably be a Lowden 25 series (Cedar top).  Incredible guitars, I've had a chance to play a few at acoustic vibes in Tempe AZ.

What say you?

After 15 months I finally decided to change strings on my Eastman E20 as unused strings sets were piling up. I use SCGC parabolic low tension strings on my OM. The tone still sounded decent but I went ahead and changed them anyways, what a difference in volume, clarity and I really like feel of their new strings as the low tension makes it easy on the fingers. The strings seem to soften the dark sound that the rosewood can bring out, but they're not that bright sounding. It's like the EQ of each string was adjusted in the guitar too really bring out a balanced tone. 

I'm thinking of cutting down the lifetime of these strings by half but after 7 months or so they still sound great. (My E10 00 is at 8 months SCGC low tension string life and still sounding great). I have a subscription for the low tension strings and for $18.00 each with no shipping charge. The long life they can achieve, to me makes the parabolic strings no more costly than cheaper priced strings. YMMV.

I'm thinking of buying this model and there's very little I can find out about my question. I put a call in to Eastman and they haven't called back.
on their website the string posts and hardware are black, but most of the pictures of the ones for sale or on YouTube are white posts and gold hardware. Anyone know why? I'm guessing it's from the year of build. But what came first? And is one better than the other?

Hi there,

I've been researching both of these models for a few months now. I prefer the look of the T386 (plain top classic color instead of Flame top) but I read that folks often feel the picks ups should be changed out eventually. The T486 has Seymore Duncan pick ups but I've also read some folks change those out too, in which case the price becomes much wider. Eastman's are difficult to find where I'm located and due to covid, it makes it even tougher.

Any thoughts and recommendations between the two models?  I have listened to demos and with my lack of experience, I really can't make a solid judgement there.

Hi all -

I've made an improvement to the usability of the forum.  Now when you upload and attach photos to a thread, it should show a preview, and if you click the image it should make it easier to navigate and view various attached images.  Enjoy!

I find this vid amusing. It's from one of Europe's great guitar retailers TFOA (The Fellowship Of Acoustics) in the Netherlands -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMno6bhmCDU

note: the guitar described as what sounds like 'Four' is a Furch (aka Stonebridge) correctly pronounced 'Fork'.

SOLD

I’m selling my E20D-TC.   It is perfect other than the very slightest scratch on the neck by the headstock.  It can’t be felt at all. A spring loaded capo slipped out of my hand when I was removing it.


The guitar has a custom Taylor pickguard and of course the stock hard shell case.

I’m selling because I wanted a Dreadnought with a pickup and I decided I did not want to start drilling out the end pin to accommodate a pickup so I purchased a Dreadnought with a built in pickup and preamp. 

They sell for $1,700 currently and I will sell mine for $1,275. That includes shipping to the lower 48

I located in Santa Cruz for local pickup and save shipping

Title kind of says it all. You are stuck on a desert island. No electricity. You get one Eastman to keep you company. One. 

So which one's it going to be?

(You may nickname it "Wilson" if you so desire)

anyone know if they are black plastic or ebony?