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.

From the Chapmans at the Acoustic Shoppe

https://www.facebook.com/TheAcousticShop...5845195586

Hey Everyone,

(Sorry if I'm not posting this in the right spot. I wasn't sure if it should be here or the Other Guitar Brands).

I did a prepay on a Alvarez MD60BG ($599) earlier this week, but it's fully refundable until it ships in a few weeks. I've played this model, and really like it. Sounds great, butter neck, etc.

I currently own an Eastman E6OM.

The Alvarez MD60BG is also all solid spruce top and hog b/s like my E6OM.

Since my Alvarez isn't a done deal yet, I've still been looking at other guitars just to see what's out there, and found two great deals. I ran across an Eastman E8D (Sunburst) for $800. It has a few minor blemishes, but nothing major.

***If anyone has an E8D they'd like to sell, let me know***

I know I'm all over the place, and I'm being wishy washy, but now I don't know what to do now.

It would be cool for me to add a rosewood guitar to my stable, but the Alvarez is $200 to cheaper and I already know that I love that guitar.

What would you guys do?

Pics are attached.

Cheers,

Jordan

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Hello!
At last my quest to find a nice guitar is approaching its end.
Decided to pick up an old hobby of mine. Dropped playing a long time ago because at that time I could not afford a normal acoustic guitar (hello, laminate, my old friend). Im more of a strummer\fingerstyle player. What I like in Eastman range of guitars is the wider nut and ofc the price of those, a similar Taylor would cost me 3x more.

Due to these interesting times Im forced to buy online from a small store in Netherlands. I've found that there are basically 2 stores that are recommended in NL (and basically located closer to my Latvia) - the TFOA.eu and https://www.kauffmannsguitarstore.com/
Wrote to both shops with my questions about Eastman brand \ guitars that I wanted, and TFOA sales people did not seem to be very interested in helping me. But the other store was kind enough to help with advices and recorded video demo of said instruments for me.

So, my quest drove me between these two magnificent instruments:
Eastman AC222 CE OV - 850 Euro (thats hte price with a hard case, without one the price is 775 Euro)
Eastman AC322 CE - 1000-1100 Euro. Its 1000 EUR in Kauffmanns and 1100 in TFOA. It seems that Kauffmann's shop has an older 322 model - I see videos from 2015 or 2016 with this model. (the one they have is without a pickguard\differnt headstock\different binding material) - I cant find this model on the Eastman homepage. Could some one confirm my thoughts? (will attach both 322 photos to this post, first one is the newer model)

I guess Im more fond of the 322. It sounds more "lively" to my ear. But it seemes to me that picking up a guitar that has been lying in the shop for the last 5-6 years is not a good idea, even considering that 100 eur discount. What do you think?





P.S during my search I became really happy for those of us who are living in US or Canada. You guys can have a LOT more guitar for your $ (compared to Europe).