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Hey everyone,
I finally opened up my E8D last night. I attached some photos that my wife took, but they aren't the best quality. The guitar looks much prettier in person. I'm really happy with this guitar! I bought this thing used for $795 from Dave's Guitar Shop, and it's a 2020 model. I figured there may be some cosmetic issues considering how inexpensive it was, but it looks like a brand new guitar. Also, this guitar was packed excellently. They even wrapped up the truss rod tool lol. The guitar was just very carefully packaged, and I appreciate that.
The action on this guitar is perfect for me, and it's super playable. I read from some other posters in this forum and other forums that the neck is really thick/fat. But, that isn't my experience. I feel like the neck is actually more on the thin side which I really like. It's a really fast neck. I also have an Eastman E6OM that is super comfortable to play considering it's smaller. So, when I bought this E8D I worried it may be uncomfortable to play since it's a different body shape and bigger, but it's very comfortable to play! I honestly can't tell a huge difference between holding this and my E6OM.
I'm not sure which strings are on it, but I like them quite a bit. I have a set of GHS strings, Martin SP's, and another set of bluegrass strings that I'll try next probably.
Tone-wise, this thing just sings! It has wonderful overtones that I don't really get from my E60M. The E6OM is a great guitar, but I definitely prefer the voice of this E8D. The E6OM sounds great, but it does lack some on the low end. Maybe I just prefer the dread sound since it has more low end and a fuller sound, or maybe I just like rosewood more than hog. Or maybe it's both. It seems very balanced and doesn't seem to be too scooped. The low end is great, mids seem good, and treble side is very crisp and bell like. This guitar seems to be suited for fingerstyle as much as strumming and flat-picking. The E6OM is a great fingerstyle guitar, but this E8D is just as good IMO. I love my E6OM, but I REALLY love this E8D.
Overall, I couldn't be happier with this guitar. It sounds great! I don't know how Dave's Guitar Shop can sell a basically brand new E8D for $795, but it's a heck of a deal. I know that they have a great selection of Eastman's and I think they just got in another E8D if anyone is interested. They also have an E6D for like $695, and an E8OM for $795.
If anyone wants to check them out, here is their website:
https://davesguitar.com/?s=Eastman&submi...pe=product
Cheers,
Jordan
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