Hey there i, m new in this place, i own a T486 and i. m looking for a wiring diagram,,, is there anybody who can help me,, i, m planning to build in a overall volume knob like the gretch models. I think it's easyer this way to lower the sound that is made with 2 pickups instead of turning down one of them with the toggle switch in the center position

More sad news. John Prine has died from complications arising from Covid-19. I had tickets to see him in Manchester a couple of months ago, but the show was cancelled. I know he's been in poor health for a while, but still a shock. Here's John at his best - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLVWEYUqGew

I think I will refrain from any more such tributes - I have a feeling that before this C19 thing is resolved we will have lost more of our heroes, some of them maybe close to home.

I posted this photo here (and a few other places) recently, and it generated several good discussions, both publicly and privately, about the differences between the different guitars.  This might turn into a long post, or I might break it into several posts, as time permits (work is keeping me busy).

In the meantime, if anyone has a question about a specific guitar, please ask here, so we can get the discussion going.



Rack 1:
2016 E40D
2017 E20D
2017 E20OM-SB
2018 E10SS/v
2017 E40D

Rack 2:
2019 AC630-BD
2018 BR-240A (Blueridge)
2016 E10D
2017 E40OM
2016 E8D

Stand:
ACTG1

** Missing:
2018: E1OO-LTD (my daughter's Eastman)
2019: E6D (just arrived on Friday)

** I'll add photos of these two later in the thread.

I have a bad case of the Eastman acquisition syndrome. Needed a P-90 guitar and very happy with the SB56. The satin neck is a great playing smooth neck. Each one of these has a unique voice so my studio is in good shape. (obviously I have  other guitars and single coils as well).

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I hope everyone out there is safe and practicing good social distancing.
I have a question about the Neck thickness (not nut width) on my 2 Eastmans.
I have a 2011 E8D and a 2012 E10D.
The neck on the E10D is not as thick as the E8D.  The E10 has what I can only describe as a shallow C while the E8 is perhaps a C shape but very noticeably chunkier, almost to the point where I don't pick it up very often.
I purchased both within the last 6 months and they are the only Eastmans I've ever played.
My question is what should I expect from the neck of a newer Eastman?  Was the difference in neck profile something that changed over time or is there a difference in the neck profiles between Rosewood and Mahogany models?
I'm considering a newer E6D but I don't want to end up with a chunky neck.
Thanks to all and stay safe.

A week ago, last Friday, I was supposed to see Wilco play the Fox Theater in Oakland.  It was going to be my fifth Wilco show, plus getting to see Jeff Tweedy play a solo show a few years ago (which was amazing!).  It was also going to be my kids' first Wilco show (they're 15yo, 11yo), which was exciting b/c they've been listening to Wilco their entire lives (including so many bedtimes in their early years).

Wilco's new album is very good and their best work in a decade.  Here's Jeff playing a couple of new ones, an interview in the middle, followed by a song from his solo album and finishing off with an older Wilco track.

I titled this Jeff & Wilco, as I'm sure I'll add more videos later on.  Jeff is one of my favorite songwriters, and Wilco is an exceptional live band.

One of my favourite guitarists is Bill Frisell, and I really like his reimagining of this Dylan classic :-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEtQfqpK...rt_radio=1

New to Eastman and the forum.    I decided to pick-up playing again after taking a few years off due to family, work, life, etc.  I had predominately been a Martin guy prior.  When I decided to get back to it I was not wanting to spend what it would take to get a D-18, 28, ...  I did know that that I wanted a solid wood guitar with a modest budget.  With that in mind I found a used Larrivee L-2 on Reverb.  Played it for a 3-4 months but did not inspire me to keep it.

Went to GC and tried multiple brands and body sizes just could not find one that spoke to me unless I wanted to spend big $.  I then chose to visit a local dealer that carries Eastman and Martin along with a few others.  After spending a few hours trying various models at different price ranges and discussing them with some of their working musician staff ended up buying a E20SS.   The build quality, finish , tone and play-ability is quite impressive.     

This is the first slope-D short scale but it won't be my last. As one of the staff members said while discussing the E20SS "It's legit".  It has a character of its own and I'm enjoying spending time getting to know it during the stay in place period.  I've been playing it everyday and it's just getting better.  Glad to have found this forum and the Eastman reviews on YouTube to help with my decision.

The only thing I'm still working on getting comfortable with is the nut width and neck girth.   Do any of the Eastman Dealers happen to have or plan to offer a custom run of SS Dred with 1.75" nut with a chunky neck?  If so, I'm in!

Patrick
aka Sacdubro

I have owned 2 great Eastmans that both had unfinished rosewood fretboards (AR-805 and T58/V) I have noticed that the Eastman flat tops seem to have their rosewood boards finished with a thin gloss of some kind. Admittedly, this just my perception based on seeing these guitars online. Is this the case, or am I mistaken?

Greetings, all.  I had been looking into adding a Mahogany/Spruce OM/000 guitar, and I was strongly leaning towards an E10OM-TC or E6OM.  As I thought more about it, even though I don't own a Mahogany OM/000, I'm still partial to playing dreads, so I opened my search to an E6D.

Given the COVID situation, I decided against buying used (or shipping long distance), and decided to call Ted at LA Guitar Sales.  He had an E6D and E6OM in stock, so I asked him to play them both and provide his feedback.  The E6OM was fine, but he said that the E6D was incredibly resonant and an exceptional guitar.  This is where a trusted dealer can be so helpful, as we worked out the details and placed the order.

Yesterday morning, the guitar arrived in perfect condition.  The UPS driver carefully leaned the box against the house, as I answered the door.  He remained a safe 10 feet away, as I called my name to him in place of the required digital signature.  When I got home, I wiped down the outer box and made sure to wash my hands thoroughly before un-boxing, as well as immediately afterwards.

Normally, it takes me a while to post a review b/c I usually go through the process of inspecting the guitar, playing it with the factory strings, replacing the strings, waiting a few days for the new strings to settle in, playing it some more, and then taking it to my luthier for his review and any setup work (if needed).  Well, no need here -- the guitar is outstanding!  Overall, the build quality is very good, specs are spot-on, and the action seems fine out of the gate (besides, my luthier is unavailable!).  The top is incredibly resonant, and the tone is exactly what I was looking for... woodsy, strong mid range, some high shimmer, nice growly bass.  Loads of sustain, and just voiced exceptionally well.

Visually, I'm very pleased.  The top is nice, tight grain Sitka.  Consistent color, and mostly straight.  A lot of Eastman mahogany guitars have a red-brown stain, but this body is more of a med/dark brown color, which makes it look a little more traditional.  Again, exactly what I was looking for in this guitar.  The back is nicely book-matched, and the color fades slightly from a subtle red-brown on the outer edges to more of a golden-brown in the center.  Almost a vintage, worn vibe to it.  Also, I'm happy to report that the tuners are smooth, and the new Eastman logo embossed case is really nice.  Outstanding job, Eastman!

It sounded fine with the factory D'Add EXP16 strings, but there's something about coated / treated strings (crunchiness?) that I can't stand on acoustic, so I swapped them out for GHS Vintage Bronze, which is what I usually play on my Mahogany body guitars.  I gave it a ton of play yesterday (home with the day off!) and will give it more playing time this weekend.

Finally, I haven't decided whether to keep the pre-installed pickguard, or whether to have Taylor Mullins make one for this guitar.  He's done custom guards for most of my other guitars.

Thanks again to Eastman for making such incredible instruments and to Ted and Helene at LA Guitar Sales for their continually great partnership.  I've purchased several guitars through them, and it's always been a positive experience.  I highly recommend them for Eastman and the other guitars they carry.

Here are the obligatory NGD photos.  I included a few extra, since we all have a little more free time these days.  Stay safe, everyone!