What do you like for your current OM model?  1 3/4" with even (full) C profile.  I like the G7 ART concept. Never tried one. A lot of parts and a little pricey?

Thanks, Jack

Has anyone here own or ever played a Yamaha Silent Guitar - one of those spindly, barely there collapsible guitars with the built in electronics that sounds like an acoustic steel string or classical guitar? Ya know - like this... (nylon string pictured)

I ask because I have a very early steel string model. Came equipped with bronze strings, but I installed a set of electric strings - .010's.... The UST pickup sounds about like what you would think, but it has another sound - a digital sample of an acoustic. You can mix them together. The result is quite useable live or for recording - no need for mics, and no feedback. Very controllable and easy to process. It's kind of an anti-Eastman, but it has a place in the guitar world.

I did a setup on mine and got it to play like a Les Paul, but it's light as can be and fun to work with. Has built-in effects, and even a circuit for the input of a practice recording (comes through the headphones if it's late or in a hotel). I was thinking of adding a Bill Lawrence pickup at the neck (like for an acoustic flattop or archtop), and mixing it in for a 3rd sound.

Thoughts, opinions, questions?

Hi everyone,
I currently have a Recording King RO-327 (basically an E40om with forward shifted bracing) that I do enjoy. It is quite loud, but the tone is very dry in comparison to my Eastmans. As far as I can tell, the RO-327 is a very rare model, which makes it pretty cool in my book. But, I also have an E8D that is incredibly rich and resonant. I can't help but wonder if a E40om is as resonant as its dreadnought brother. My beautiful AC922 is not as resonant as the E8D, but my AH6OME does have a very similar resonance to my E10D. All of this could be due to the ages of my guitars.

I hate to say it, but I'm considering selling the 327 and the 922 and buying an E40om-sunburst. I just know that it'll be close to impossible to buy these two models again if I ever decide I made a mistake. 

P.S. NGD post coming soon.

Who makes the cases for eastman acoustic guitars?

New guy here, don't own an Eastman yet, but I'm researching options, mostly interested in the AR403, AR 503, and T146. I have problems with pain in my right shoulder when I play too large, too deep-bodied instruments for longer periods of time, so I'm really interested in something slim.

While looking at new and used Eastmans online, I found that the AR403 has two different body thicknesses listed:
A lot of sites have the depth listed as 2-9/16" (same as the AR503); and on a lot of other sites, the depth is listed as 3-9/32" - quite a significant difference! The latter is mostly mentioned for the AR403CED twin-pickup version, which, apparently, is the only 403 version currently in production...

So, has anybody here recently bought or tested a new AR403 (CED or not)? Is it as thin as an AR503, or as thick as an ES-175 (or the Eastman AR371)?

What musical items is Santa bringing in his bag?

Aside from the usual stockpile of strings, I'm getting a new Hercules three guitar stand (Amazon, Sweetwater $49), so I can use my single stand for my T185MX (which has been in its case lately).  And a new Blue Yeti mic (Amazon $89) and a desktop stand, since my kids have taken ownership of my original Yeti.

Any other deals out there for Black Friday and/or Cyber Monday?

Hi Folks, I'm new here.  Been ogling Eastman guitars for a while and am really thinking about getting one of their thinlines. I was hoping folks here that have played more of their models could chime in with opinions. I live in Portland, OR, and I think Portland Music Company carries some Eastmans.  I need to get out, see what they have, and play a few in person. 

Right now I am eying either the 185/185MX or the T59. I play mostly acoustic guitar, fingerpicking in various alternate tunings, as well as clawhammer banjo.  I like playing blues, roots, some jazz, and rocking out a bit, and have a Baja Tele and a few nice amps. I was in a rock band for a bit but not anymore, so mostly just playing electric around the house. I could see this guitar being used for fingerpicking bluesy stuff, some slide, and playing with a pick too.  I wouldn't getting back into a band at some point.

I like my Baja tele fine, but I am not much into the Tele twang, and am always on the neck pickup or the middle position usually. Plus this particular tele is super heavy, and poly finish is not that appealing. I know 335 style guitar are supposed to produce warmer woodier sounds, and I have liked the few 335's I played in the stores.  Though the different form factor would take some getting used to. 

So that is where I am coming from. I know the 18X series has a mahogany neck, and is almost totally hollow. The t59 has the center block, which means more sustain? Folks also say it is brighter due to the maple neck.  Through an amp do these two guitars sound significantly different? 

I know the best thing is to get out and play them, so I am hoping I can find some locally.  If not a drive to Seattle may be in order. 

Thanks in advance for your thoughts.

If you have wondered, like I did, how thick are Eastman guitar cases. The answer is 5 plys.
Not to worry, this is a project I am working on and not a case failure. If successful, more will be posted. If unsuccessful, please forget you read this.

Hi, all!
I’ve decided to upgrade to Gotoh 510 tuners for my E10SS.
I plan to go with the 1:21 ratio, but there are two different models: the SGL510Z and the SGV510Z. I realize the difference is mainly the positioning of the screw holes (please let me know of any other difference!), w/ the SGL having them at 8 and 4 o’clock, and the SGV having them at 6 o’clock...but which one is most appropriate to the E10SS? Does it even make a difference??
Thanks so much. : )
Bryan
Eastman E10SS

Hi folks former lurker here.
I've had Eastman archtops for some time, but as I've been increasingly impressed by the presentation and tone of Eastman flat-tops at my Acoustic Music club, I have made the plunge and just received a new E20p.

I also play Collings and Santa Cruz but being old and retired I'm no longer in that pay grade.

My first impression was the quality of the case - very good and similr to TKL quality.
The guitar arrived from the London dealer properly packed and even in tune!

The only thing that concerns me a bit is the way that the string spacing has been arranged.
The top e, b and the bass E are swerved from the pin hole to the notches in the saddle
Although I've taken a pic of this I can't find a way of inserting it as I don;t use a photo hosting site.

This is a 12 fret with a 1 & 13/16" nut width, and an unspecified string spacing.

My question is - is this the way they always do this or is is a manufacturing fault- putting the wrong bridge on it or something?



I'd appreciate any input.

Thanks in advance.

Ol' Andy, the Silly Moustache

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