Hi,
In 2011 I bought a 185 MM that has curly maple on front, back and sides (hence the MM, not MX).

I talked to Lou today at Guitars and Jazz-who sold it to me 14 years ago-and he said that the MM models are a rare breed. For this reason Im wondering if it's more valuable than the 185MX's that I see on Reverb.

I haven't been able to find any mention of any 185MMs anywhere on the net and there aren't any for sale. I contacted Eastman but they haven't gotten back to me on how many they've made.

It's in perfect mint condition; I played it less than 50 times, always in my studio.

I'm attaching pics. Please let me know what you think and thank you very much.

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Hi, I'm new here and relatively new to playing guitar. I've introduced myself on the Intro board but thought I'd share my first Eastman story here.

Two to three years ago, I was looking for my first high-end LP. After some patient hunting, I came across a seller offering both a SB 59/v and a Heritage H150 Custom (both manufactures were on my radar). After some back and forth emails, I took a 2 hour drive to meet up and check them out. He was a nice guy with legit gear and a love for the instrument. After discussing and playing them, we came to a fair agreement and I went home with both guitars. I was like a kid on Christmas morning! I could hardly wait to get back home and play them and to compare/contrast.

Let me say that they are both stellar guitars. I had played several Gibsons and other LPs at various GC's etc.. and was more often than not disappointed. I get the whole Gibson brand mojo thing but they never really hit the sweet spot. Pups sounded great but frets/neck weren't perfect for me. However, the Eastman and Heritage both outperformed any of the Gibson's I had played. Yes, I was still on the honeymoon but I knew these guitars were special. They felt great in my hands, were easy to play, and sounded fantastic, and oh the smell of that nitrocellulose when you open the case and play the Heritage is intoxicating.

Each guitar was unique. LPs yes, but certainly different from each other (as most guitars are). I was really happy with both. There was only one problem: I knew I was only going to keep one long term. When I committed to buy both, I said to myself that I would play them for awhile and eventually keep the one I liked best. Each one had more pros than cons when comparing/contrasting so it was a hard choice. They are both dream guitars in my opinion. I was a hard-working lucky man.

Well, I kept them for about a year or so when I decided it was time to make a decision. Gear had magically started accumulating on my journey to find out what I like and what I don't and it was time to let some stuff go.
I kept the Eastman. It sounded great, was lighter, I liked the neck-feel more, and at half the cost of the Heritage I just couldn't let it go. I still miss the Heritage and may one day buy another, but the Eastman does everything I want from an LP. I love it. Friends and family members who play it like it too. It's fun to turn them on to Eastman guitars. Surprise surprise!

I love the SB59/v so much I've since added a T484 which fills my semi-hollow slot nicely. It's another amazing guitar. And this year I acquired a AC722CE. Just a beautiful guitar (love the sound port!). I'm back on the hunt for a E20OM or E40OM (MR TC anyone?) but am patient and can wait for the right one to come along. I definitely have plenty of Eastman's to enjoy until then. I've become a real Eastman Fanboy.
Thanks for reading. It's nice to be here.

Hey all, new member here!

I'm wondering if you guys can help me out. Currently, I own a Recording King RD318 and it is a fantastic guitar! However, from all the audio reviews and clips I have found online, the Eastman E10D-TC seems to have more "gas in the tank" so to speak. The RD318 is my first Bluegrass focused guitar as I play a lot of country/bluegrass and I'm just wondering if the Eastman E10D-TC would be a wise choice as a sort of upgrade so to speak.

Any help is appreciated!

The picture is my Recording King RD318

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The African wood Utile (aka Sippo) is arguably the species that most closely resembles 'true' South American mahogany. Has anyone ever come across any reference to an actual acoustic guitar made from this tone wood? I haven't despite a good search on the net - so why don't we see them? Just wondering.

Hi,
I have a 185MM, all figured maple sides. I haven't seen many MM's- all I see are MX's. I'm considering selling it and would like some input.
Please let me know if it's appropriate to create a post about it.
Thank you,
Jon

Hey everyone! New here! I’ll be getting my first acoustic guitar. I played electric for a
Few years , and now I’m ready for an acoustic. It I can’t decide. I’m probably going to get both and then return one. I play left handed and no shops around me have left handed Eastmans. So I’m basing my decisions on YouTube videos. Here are the two guitars.

Eastman ac422ce. I love that it’s solid wood. I also enjoy the sound. I’m just concerned about durability. I want to keep this guitar for a very long time. And I don’t want to have quality concern issues.

Taylor 224ce-k deluxe. From speaking with friends Taylor seems well built, durable, and last a long time. However. I do like the sound, but it’s just a little too chimey for my ears.

I just can’t go and try them out. Wish I could.
So I just wanted to see what some of your thoughts and experiences are.

the new PRS S2 line from 2024 has the usa electronics.
This is one of those.

It's a beautiful McCarty in purple quilt with 58/15 LT pickups.

I've had it for two months but am trying to get something different.
Asking 1700 plus shipping.

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Hey everyone.  Selling my Eastman E10-OOSS/v with K&K mini installed.  Bought it thinking I needed a couch guitar, but I still seem to find myself playing my Dreads 99% of the time so this one needs a new home.  Asking $1,450 $1,350, Shipped.  OHSC is included.

Specs are here;

https://www.eastmanguitars.com/e10ooss_v

I just received a brand new SB55/V 2023 model... wow!  
In the box, there was an Allen key. I thought it had a nut like Gibsons.  
My question is, does it have a double-action truss rod or a single-action?  
I just received it, and everything looks fine.  
Thanks

I just received a brand new SB55/V 2023 model... wow!  
In the box, there was an Allen key. I thought it had a nut like Gibsons.  
My question is, does it have a double-action truss rod or a single-action?  
I just received it, and everything looks fine.  
Thanks