This is all but 2 of them - the PCH lives at my girlfriend's house and the E20OM is at my office for now - it's for sale... All unique models with unique tones and I play each of them every day (mostly).  The only other brand I own is G&L - one Legacy and one ASAT (strat and tele). If Eastman starts making bolt on neck guitars the G&L's will be in trouble.  Yes, I know, I'm very blessed...

I just wanted to take a moment and mention how much I am enjoying this forum and it's because of the nice people who are members and moderators.  I've been a member of a good number of guitar forums, and most are at best not polite, and some downright mean.  The only other forum I've remained a long time member of is the Reverend Guitars Forum.  The members there remind me of those here.  I realize forums are probably becoming less frequented because of other social media, but it's hard to beat a place like this for information and shared enjoyment.

That's it, no other point than to compliment the people here!

PS - The nastiest forum was actually a surprise: the telecaster guitar forum.  The mods were kind of mean and it just filtered through to everyone.  Didn't expect that from a forum dedicated to a 'working mans guitar'.

Looking for information if you know of similar happening and why? (Picture attached)
Brand new guitar, less than one week since delivery.  Noticed the issues appearing yesterday. Can feel a very slight edge on the line next to the saddle. Guitar left in shipping box for 24 hours. Kept inside, air conditioned room, humidity 53% per hygrometer in case. 

Thanks everyone

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Are 11s on a dread sacrilege?  I know it would be a bit easier for all the barre chords I play (I play a full barred F), but didn't know if that is just not done on a dread.  Any insights would be great.  also, if I do change, perhaps some string recommendations?

So to begin with - I have replaced 4-5 pick guards. The first time was using an hair dryer set to low - similar to PV's detailed method. The last 3-4 has been just using Naphtha and a couple of very flexible picks. I have had no issues getting the old one off and the new one on. In fact the last 2 I did I was able to remove the old guard so that it could be re-used. 

It was the E15SS's turn to get a beautiful Holter Pickguard placed. I used the usual method. To my horror problems arose. (See below)



I contacted Ted at LA Guitars. He contacted Eastman. Their comment - "That can happen." It is possible for the nitro to absorb some of the stain and become as one. FXXX !!!!. To Ted's credit, and I think this was going above and beyond, he offered to exchange the guitar with the last one he has in stock. That is what I call customer service. So we are going to do an exchange and I am never again going to remove a pick guard. I will try to get them uninstalled on future orders. 

I have to wonder if the issue I had was due to the guitar being 6+ years old with the finish and stain setting up. All of the others I have done have been new (< 6 months old).

Hey Guys,

There is a local guy here that is selling a 2019 E8D for $750 - Looks to be in great condition.

I have a E10D-TC, I was looking to get a E20D-TC but with that price.. and the only other E20D-TC I see for sale being almost double that price .... I'm very tempted.


Anybody own both or played both? What are your general opinions. I know it's subjective but hopefully enough have A\B'd both or played both that I can get some help forming a better understanding of if this truly is too good to pass up.

I have a Guild-D50ce sitting in a box unopened because I havent had time to play and here I am looking to buy a new guitar hahaha. I've got horrible GAS.


Thanks all.

I have 3 varnish guitars - an E10ss/V, E1000SS/V and an Sb59/v.  (plus 5 nitro Eastmans, lol).

What do you guys and gals use on them for polishing, removing fine scratches, etc?  My E100ss has some finish flaws - swirly marks and cloudy spots, nothing terrible, but I'd like to clean it up a little if possible.   (Other than that it is a fantastic guitar).

StewMac has these, which they say are safe for varnish: https://www.stewmac.com/luthier-tools-an...DAEALw_wcB

Has anyone used this?  Results?  Any other suggestions for caring for the varnish guitars would be appreciated.

I know this is going to sound insane.
But as much as I like my Eastman guitars, I never play them.
I’m always afraid I’ll put a nick, dent or scratch in them. So, they sit in their cases while I play my MIJ Strats, or my mid 90s Yamaha LD10. I have been thinking about purchasing an E20d. Every time I get close to pulling the trigger I talk myself out of it, “you don’t need another guitar collecting dust in the closet.

I’m I the only one who thinks this way?

The saddle on my E20D-TC chipped next to the low E string causing the string to drop into the chip.

I asked here and got some good advice regarding purchasing a saddle.

I went with a MacNichol.  It is very close to the proper length and thickness.

I think it may well be the production saddle Eastman uses on the dreads

The process is not difficult, but it requires patience.  Bone is very hard and takes a long time to sand when you must stop and check the fit often because there is no undoing going to far.



I used my nut vice and sanding blocks in order to make sure everything stayed square as I set the height. 



Turned out great.....And, intonation is dead on...