Hey everybody,

Who here uses a tonerite on their guitars? I've read conflicting info from other forums. Some people swear to them, and others say it doesn't help at all and can even hurt the tone of a guitar. What do you guys think? Is it worth the money? Does it achieve something similar as A TC baked top or is it different?

I have an essentially brand new E6OM, and just bought a used 2020 E8D. I love the tone of my E6OM already, but even more tone isn't a bad thing!

Thanks a bunch

https://youtu.be/qALIMG8-C_U

Absolutely Mint Eastman E8D Guitar, 2019, plastic still on pick guard.

Link to Full Gallery

I'm asking $875 OBO, I can ship anywhere in the US for $20.

Comes with certificate of authenticity and perfect condition original hardshell case.

You won't find a more melodic balanced super high quality instrument without spending 4 or 5x more.

Smoke free home, humidified.
Somebody is going to have a new favorite guitar!!!

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Hi all

Anyone on here use acoustic fx? I have recently set up a small acoustic pedalboard, incorporating Radial Deluxe PZ preamp with EQ and clean boost, a TC HOF reverb, and a Neo Clone chorus. Also have a Digitech stomp tuner, which I may sell as its huge and there are better tuners out there. See attached pic.

Whats on your board?

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I called a company trying to get a price on a E20D-TC. They quoted me a price and I told them ok, I'll wait until next year when used prices fall a bit.

He said because of the low volume Eastman puts out, he said only 300 guitars a year.. similar in output to Collings, that the price of an E20D-TC will actually go up.

He then we quoted me a price $500 below current retail of the 2020 E8D for my 2019.

Anybody have any insight into this?

I would think his opinion would have been negated by his offer... I can't imagine a shop needs to make $500 margin on a guitar since retail for the new E8D is $1200 and he offered me $700 for my 2019 E8D. If his logic about raising prices being correct, I'd think his offer would have been above $1200.

Well, I did it. I bought a used E8D (2020 Model) from Dave's Guitar Shop for $795. I recently did a prepay on an Alvarez MD60BG, but decided to cancel and get this Eastman. I already have a hog guitar with my E6OM, and decided I needed a rosewood guitar since the Alvarez is hog too. I loved how the Alvarez neck feels, but figure if I don't like the E8D then I can probably trade it in for the MD60BG since it's $600 brand new.

I have no idea if the Eastman comes with their warranty since it's a used model, but this was too good of a deal to pass up. Hopefully that's not an issue down the road.

I can't wait to get this thing! This is now my 2nd Eastman purchase since April. God bless my wife.

Here's the one I bought: https://davesguitar.com/products/eastman/e8d-20/

Cheers,
Jordan

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Does anybody have experience with the Breedlove Concerto models? Has torrified solid spruce top, and solid myrtlewood back and sides.

The Concerto body is Breedlove's take on a Dreadnought. But, they claim it is more comfortable, balanced, and has better note definition. I think the Myrtlewood looks great too. Here is one I'm looking at.

Breedlove Artista Concerto 2020 Natural Shadow https://reverb.com/item/35169849-breedlo...t=35169849

Hi guys, I'm relatively new to guitar buying.  And have realized that published prices seem to be the beginning of a negotiation. I've read that on Martins, people can expect 30%, sometimes even 40% discounts from published prices.  It seems like with more affordable guitars, there's less wiggle room.  But even when there's little wiggle room, it seems like 10% discounts are pretty common across the board.

I'm wondering what kind of discounts are folks getting in their Eastman purchases?  I did get a 10% discount on my E2D, but that was a published price.  I didn't realize that there may be more wiggle room by chatting directly with the sellers.  I just waited to an online sale and bought then.  Im still quite happy with my purchase price, but I'm looking at some much pricier models (over $1K) and now I want to be more informed before jumping in.  

I'm hoping this isn't some taboo topic.  I'm just trying to understand what's good deal/price/discount and when can I still ask for a better deal.  It seems like any dealer will happily throw a 10% discount, but are folks getting larger discounts when dialing in, and if so, what's the ball park?  25%?  

PS  I do realize we are in strange times with some shortages and renewed interest in guitars, but my question is about what discounts are folks seeing at the moment (even if smaller than they regularly would see)

Has anyone heard if Eastman is planning to release any new models for 2021?

I wonder if any other EGF members have checked out the Yamaha FG800. It's really an AMAZING guitar for $200; it sounds like a LOT more money! I got the Sandburst finish because it's very nice looking. I use Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze (12-54) strings on it as they seem to work and sound the best. This is the guitar that I will take with me when camping or in any "risky" situation. I would be upset if it got damaged or stolen but not TOO upset. At $200, it's basically a "disposable" guitar that nevertheless sounds quite good, plays smoothly, and looks very nice.