After a PITA reverb experiment with a "mint" E10SS/v that went back to the seller, I decided I would spring the extra dollars for a new Eastman slope shoulder.  I preferred the looks of the E10SS over the E10SS/v after I'd had the v in my hands so I decided to go that route.  I had a great experience with Sky Guitars in Texas when I called and spoke with the owner who took the guitar out of the box he had it packaged in and took all the measurements I had asked about for me while I waited.  

There definitely is a different sound to the SS vs the SS/v but it is similar in most aspects.  I'd say the SS is more modern and sharp compared to the SS/v.  Maybe that was just the differences you'd see comparing any two guitars.  

It was setup by Sky perfectly.  I wish I could take the rest of my instruments to him as I've never been able to get someone to set me up something that played this easy and it wasn't too low.  

There were some no-so-perfect issues with the inside the guitar with what looks like misplaced braces but it sounds so good I'm not complaining.  Also, it was supposed to be a 1 11/16" nut but it's actually 1 23/32" as measured several times by my caliper and I love it.  It's like the best of both worlds.  

I've been enjoying this guitar especially tuned a half step down in Eb.  Sounds perfect like this.

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I have never owned a valve amp, but I have been considering one for some time. I spotted two affordable valve combo amps by Harley Benton (Thomann) , the Tube5 Celestion (5w/1w switchable) and Tube15 Celestion (15w/1w switchable). about $200 from Thomann. Very tempted to get the 15Tube. Seems to me the Tube15 is the same combo, but different badging, as the Monoprice 15 (from Stage Right), Here is a good review of the Monoprice on Darrel Braun’s site - possibly the best of its kind – very even handed and thorough IMO :-  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF20Ed2RvXY
  Also – I am no electric-head but I find this next vid, which examines the impact of switching the stock tubes from the same amp for higher quality tubes, really interesting (yes I am that sad) :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEylCAlxnfY

Hi,

Pretty new here.  I have an E1D and I am in love with it (and now Eastman).  I am thinking about the next one, and have a few questions.  On electric, I primarily play surf and some rockabilly.  On acoustic, a play some strummer country (Johnny Cash primarily), but also am getting into flatpicking and rockabilly/delta blues fingerstyle.  Obviously, the E1D is perfect for strumming, and works well for the others, especially because I'm not a great player.  But I would like something more geared towards fingerpicking, and something a bit smaller, as the dread gets a little hard on my shoulder if I play for a few hours.

Okay, I'm getting closer to the questions.  If you're still with me (hahaha) my question is that I don't have anyplace nearby to try Eastmans, or really many acoustics at all to get a feel for body styles.  I'm debating between something like an E6OM, or a used E10-OO (can't swing the new price on those).  The thing that's interesting about the E6OM is the versatility.  It can probably do everything pretty well (even if I can't).  But I'm not sure if it would be different enough from the dread to justify, and something about that E10-OO calls out to me... hahaha.  I listened to the high quality SoundPure demo of the E10-OO and loved it.  As for a few specific questions: how much shallower, if at all, is the body depth of the E6OM vs the dread?  The neck carve on the E1D is terrific.  Any comparison to the E6OM (knowing there are variations of course).  How different sonically would the E6OM be from the E1D?  I know a few of these are very subjective, but it's just hard to know.  I'm sure I'd love either!  Any insights would be great.   Thanks so much, and I am enjoying this forum as well.

Hi there

Still shocked at my discovery this morning. A little crack on the Spruce Top of my E8OM!

Saw it in the light coming in this morning. It is a crack is it? Looks that way to me. It Looks worse in real life than on the pics.  (deeper and the laquer looks slightly split in the Right lighting).

Cannot believe that happened the last weeks at home since it was delivered. I keep the Guitars in their cases when not used, with Humidpaks from daddario, and keep the room at 45%-55% checked with a Hygrometer.

I take extremely care of my Instruments.

But I didn‘t notice it when the Guitar was delivered either.

I contacted the shop. Lets see what they reply. Unfortunately it is not a local shop, but from abroad. People were great dealing with. Fingers crossed.

Sorry not sure what I am looking for with this thead, maybe I just needed ‚to talk‘

Anyone had a similar experience?

Added some pics.

Ah what a pain, love this OM.

Cheers
Michel

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Hi there,

For a while I was thinking of adding a pickguard to my Faith HiGloss Dread. Mostly for visual reasons, but I got a few thin scratches from strumming alright. Hardly visible though.

Recently I discovered, that the Pickguards on their thermo cured models are available for sale.
Up until recently, no Faith Guitar had a pickguard nor was one supplied separately.

These pickguards are made of Ebony. The same Ebony used on their Fretboard and Bridge. I think it looks absolutely cool and suits the overall look of the Guitar. It adds to the ‚Woody‘ design. Binding is flamed Maple, pins Ebony.

The Pickguards are £40 and shipping to Switzerland is £20 so close to 75 swiss francs. More or less same in USD.

What you all think, is it worth? Any alternatives? What speaks for the Faith Pickguards in my oppinion is the unique look and that it fits, no measurements etc needed.

Pics of my Faith and two of the Pickguard found online.

Thanks
Michel

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I spotted this vid of a Beatles song performed by a suspicious looking character - mmm. seems familiar?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80E97sOtoN0

Hi all, long-time reader, first-time poster.  I'm hoping some of you with more varied Eastman collections than mine can give me some advice.  I've been playing guitar for just around 4 years now and went through the usual GAS progression of better and better instruments.  First a black Friday Washburn electric, Reverend Electric, Seagull S6, and Taylor GS mini.  

What stopped the GAS was in September 2017 calling up Ted at LA Guitar Sales and ordering the better sounding of the two E20OM-SB he had in stock (he said they both sounded great though.)  The only guitar I've added since then was a steal of a E6OM on reverb a month later.  Since then I've spent 1-2 hours a day playing that E20 and I love the fit, tone, and playability. 

As always though, GAS kicks in and I wonder if there's something better out there.  I live in Memphis TN and we have an Eastman dealer locally with a good selection of instruments (who sadly doesn't ever go below MAP) so I've had a chance to play most of the common Eastman models.  I've taken a trip to Nashville to do the standard Gruhn, Carter, Corner Music tour, and a stop in at Elderly in Lansing while visiting family in Michigan as well.  Although I've played some excellent instruments nothing (short of an amazing $20K Olson) really seemed like much of an uprade over my E20.  I've played quite a few instruments in the $3-5K range that sounded quite a bit worse though.

General advice is great even, "enjoy the great guitar you have" but specifically how much of an upgrade would a thermo-cured model or E40 be?  I haven't been able to put my hands on one, and I'm not sure if I like all the bling on a 40 model.  At this point my wife is even wondering how I've gone so long without any new guitars (especially after the Washburn and Seagull were given away to a local youth group) so an upgrade would be an easy thing to pull off!  Thanks for any help.

Not surprisingly, Summer NAMM 2020 has been cancelled, but there is optimism that Winter NAMM 2021 will go ahead. Hopefully we will see some result of the Eastman-Bourgeois collaboration then.

One of my absolute Favorit Artists! 

Last seen him Live in Zürich in November 2019. Fantastic concert - small venue, intimate Setting. Wonderful Show. 

He always puts in everything he has. 

Great hour of music & and nice stories between the songs! Enjoy it folks!

Starts after minute 4.

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Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard performs as part of the 'Courage' live concert series from Other Voices in Ireland on Thursday, May 21

Got this Epiphone couple weeks ago.
Remake of their early 60s model.
The solid maple back & sides sound sweet on the dread body.
Fit & finish seem to be flawless.
Case was a separate purchase.