I attached my new pickguard that Taylor Mullins made for me.  It is beautifully made.  The process of the pickguard removal, glue removal and pick guard attachment went well. 

I love it!   The only problem with it.....I don't play any better

I have an opportunity to aquire an E10D-TC at a very reasonable price. I already own an E10D and rate it as my favorite among my fifteen guitars. My question is whether the "TC" is worth buying another guitar. My E10D is a few years old and has opened up nicely. It is the one guitar I would keep if I could only have one. I don't have the opportunity to play the TC first as Eastman guitars are not widely available here. So, what say you who own or (at least have heard) the E10D-TC?

Lately, on different forums, there appears to be an uptick in guitar shipping issues. 

Guitars arriving damaged, guitars misplaced/vanishing!!

Kind of unsettling when you’re awaiting shipment of a guitar across country! Oh well, it is what it is.

Not sure if everyone knows you can purchase genuine Eastman t shirts directly from Eastman through this website:
https://eastmanguitars.myshopify.com/

Hi all, have an e20 OM and am looking for a retailer from which to buy the new style cases. I have the one it came in but it's always been slightly a hassle to close. I saw the thread on case styles and it seems like most prefer the new one.

I've reached out to Eastman and they do not sell them directly, nor do the few retailers I've asked. Are these available individually anywhere at all? I suppose if someone didn't like their new case I'd happily trade as well

T486 vs. T59/v

I have an opportunity to buy one of these guitars left-handed from a store in another state. Not being able to audition these in person at this time, I have to rely on the opinion of others to help with my decision.

I know all the technical differences between these 2 models. I know about the difference in the nitro vs  varnish finish, and I know the T486 has SD Jazz neck / SD 59 bridge (Alnico 5/potted) while the T59/v has SD Anitiquities (Alnico 2/non-potted). 

What I am unclear about, and why I am seeking opinions here, is the differences in TONE.  I have watched  whatever is available on YouTube, but there is no direct comparison between these 2 specific models.

I am looking for a versatile guitar - my playing ranges from Steely Dan solos to chordal and single note jazz, and from clean and low to medium gain classic rock to airy /spacy solo arrangements. in all these genres, I need clarity most of all, with spanky bite in the bridge pickup but without harshness, and smoothness of tones in the neck pickup without getting muddy. 

Please help!
Best regards, LeftFrankie

Helene at LA Guitars has informed me my guitar has shipped with an August 18th expected arrival! With the COVID situation, I’ll be happy if it’s here by the 21st.

I’m sure I don’t have to tell you folks that the waiting is the hardest part (kinda sounds like a song)!

This is my first Eastman, and hopefully by far the best acoustic I’ve ever owned! My skills do not match this degree of excellence, but boy am I ever going to bang away on this baby after arrival!

I haven't confirmed independently, but others reported on AGF that NAMM 2021 has been officially canceled.  It's not a completely surprise, given the circumstances, but it will definitely change how new products are introduced (timing, perhaps fewer new products).

Thought I'd share here for those who don't frequent the AGF board.

Good morning Eastman folks!

It’s been hot as hades here in Philly for a good month and we’ve been running the AC non-stop. I’ve read a fair bit about different humidity products. I think one of the sponge ones that fits into the sound hole is probably a good way to go. I do keep my guitar in its case. My question is, how to do the hygrometer part? I can buy an inexpensive one and stick it somewhere in the case, but it makes more sense to me to put it nearer the sound hole.

So, I found this combo one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N2HWN14...v_ov_lig_dp_it

Does anyone use this product or is there a better/different combination you can recommend?

Many thanks in advance!

Carol

My new companion (AC422CE) arrived via Fedex last Friday. Out of an abundance of caution, I let it sit in the box for a couple hours to acclimate to my home's AC - some of the hardest hours of my life! Now that I've had some time to pick on it and tinker with it, I thought I'd write up a review for anyone interested. Just a note: I play everything (picking and strumming) without a pick, so the sound I get from an instrument may be a little more subdued and mellow by comparison. Here goes ...

Aesthetics:

Out of the case, this is a beautiful guitar (just like most of the ones I've seen shared by other members!). The spruce top, to me, seems to sparkle a bit under the lights and the rosewood back and sides, while not quite as dark/rich looking as I'd originally hoped, has a velvety characteristic to it. The ivoroid binding on the body and fretboard is clean and offers a smooth contrast between the cream of the spruce, the chocolate of the back and sides, and the slick ebony fretboard and bridge. Chrome ping tuners help, IMO, to accentuate the abalone inlays (fretboard and rosette) - I particularly like the little bit of class that's offered by the new fortissimo inlays on the 7th and 12th frets. I have, thus far, replace the black plastic bridge pins with ebony ones with abalone dots. The pick guard, while functional, doesn't fit my preferred vision of this guitar, so I'll also be removing it and possibly replacing with a clear one in the near future.

Tone/Sound:

Straight out of the box, this guitar produced rich bass and shimmering treble with plenty of overtones wrapping around the notes and sustain that lasted longer than I expected. As to be expected from a rosewood body, there was the traditional "scoop"-like sound; however, there's still plenty of mids in this guitar. In truth, it sounds more to me like someone (perhaps a member of the infamous guitar fairy guild?) has increased the EQ on the lows and highs while leaving the mids alone. Either way, it's a lovely full, complex tone.

*As a note here, the highs were almost too much with the stock plastic bridge pins. Once I switched them out for the ebony ones, I've noticed a nice mellowing of the highs and a bit more sustain on single bass notes. This new configuration of the tone is much more on-point for my taste.

When fingerpicking, the strings respond to the full range of my attacks with clarity and brilliant sustain. I'm particularly enjoying the way the bass notes seem to swell and linger a bit longer as I arpeggiate in the mids and highs. I had to really dig in with my thumb on my Takamine jumbo to get this sort of response. The Eastman does it effortlessly. It should also be mentioned here that the 1-3/4" nut width feels plenty spacious and inviting for more finger style play and the neck, while a bit thicker than other guitars I've played, offers a pleasing balance between speed and control for my bear claw of a left hand (big palm, shorter fingers). The 2-5/32" spacing at the bridge is plenty of room for even my most intense picking patterns.

As for strumming, I haven't had the opportunity to really dig in yet. (I have two little ones running around who are much more interested in scratching and pulling at a guitar than listening , so my playing thus far has been relegated to late night). However, on the few occasions I haven't been able to contain my excitement and strummed full-on with my fingernails, this guitar sings. Bass and treble overtones swirl and mix when a chord is allowed to ring, but there's still a distinct clarity between chords when playing a progression. The effect is lesser when strumming with the fleshy part of my thumb, but chords and individual notes remain clear.

If it isn't obvious at this point, I'm already quite smitten with this guitar. Even though I had to buy it online without playing it (as so many of you have also had to), I have zero regrets about my purchase. I can't wait to hear it as it opens up even more over the coming months!

Cheers,

Ryan

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