Last evening, I saw a video from Richards Guitars in the U.K., saying that Pepijn is no longer with Eastman.  It seems like this happened rather suddenly and possibly unexpected.  It's worth mentioning here b/c he was a key player for Eastman's European distribution (and spokesperson on several trade show videos), and he seemed to have a hand in some of their LTD guitars, which have been very successful and well received.  I'm sure that Eastman will backfill his role, and with all the positive momentum happening at Eastman, there's probably no shortage of people willing to step into that role.  Anyway, I wish him well, and hope that Eastman continues forward in a positive direction for our European EGF members.

Thanks for this great Eastman forum. Glad I found it. Lots to read about Eastman

I am looking for a new guitar to replace my Squier SA-105 starter guitar. I narrowed it down to these 2 Eastman guitar: the E1OM and the AC122-1CE.

I love the way they play and sound but I am wondering what to think about the scale lenght. Is this important? What do you think is the better guitar?

...but I changed a few things. Mine also came with a flamed maple logo, which I like

1. swapped to Schaller Grand Tune machines.
2. Cool to me pickguard from LMII.
3 Buffalo Bone bridge pins, also from LMII

I also did some 2000 grit polishing to the nut slots today. That, along with a dab of silicone grease makes for ping free (see what I did there!) tuning

Has anyone played the new Cedar topped Eastman that was recently released?  I've always loved Cedar for fingerstyle.  Curious if anyone has played one yet, or if any of our dealers has feedback on the model?  (Ted/John?)

Here it is, A pretty rare bird. 

Ebay item number 153591909874

Not anything to do with Eastman, but all to do with the guitar; jazz guitar.  Two great jazz guitar legends - Kenny Burrell and Joe Negri.  Someone posted this on Facebook.  Tipping my cap to Fred Rogers for airing this segment on his program.

I’m jones’n (Does anyone even use that word anymore?) for an ER3. This is based on absolutely nothing other than I think it is a beautiful guitar and I love the shape, and the weight being just over 6 lbs.

I’ve watched e few videos but would like to hear from someone who owns one

Thanks

Conrad

Hello Eastman lovers!
Could I kindly ask you for advice - what products are you using for cleaning your Eastmans?

I got my T486 in Classic a month ago (new), but it's been a real hot summer and after everyday playing and wiping it with dry cloth only, some sweat stains start to build up.  Now, I am ashamed to say that I'm not entirely sure if the finish on the axe is Nitro (the official website doesn't say), but I've read somewhere that it is (don't have the experience to tell by looks or smell).  Internet is full of often contradictory advice on cleaning the nitro finish (f.e. war on naphtha usage on various forums).

Please note I can buy commonly available products (Dunlop, Gibson, GHS etc.) but nothing hyper-specialized (StewMac products are out of my reach).  So far I'm looking for stuff just for cleaning it, no need for the harder stuff that'd hide the scratches (although, if you got any advice on those, it will come handy eventually )

Thanks a lot in advance!

There is a beautiful E8D posted in the Mandolin Cafe classifieds. The price is $650 plus 1/2 shipping from Illinois. The back looks so much like Brazilian... but it has to be E.I. rosewood, right?

I contacted the seller, and he is says everything is good to go. It's an older model with the handwritten serial number on the label.

https://www.mandolincafe.com/ads/143769#143769

This is me messing around with my E10SS.... a few vocal tracks... two guitar tracks.  and the shaker eggies