Greetings,
New member, first post.
I’m considering buying an Eastman dread. My basic question is cooked top or not? I would appreciate your opinions not only on the cooked top but the guitars themselves.
They seem difficult to find here in Minnesota and I’d like to play several before picking one. Why are they difficult to find? Even big dealers like LA guitars only have one D and three TCs.
I’ve also read that although the nut on these is listed as 1 3/4 many have said there’s are 1 11/16.
Can you tell me about this.
I’m hesitant to buy one without seeing it and playing it in person.
Any other information you think is important is appreciated.
Thanks,
John

Just started playing guitar a few months ago, and learning through justinguitar. Just on open chords at the moment but enjoying the whole journey. Have been using a secondhand  Yamaha 310, which is pretty battered and the bridge is started to lift off. Decided to take the plunge and order a E1-OM from a shop in the uk. They are going to set up the guitar and sort out the action beforehand. Have I made the right choice with an OM as I will be just playing at home and don't want anything too loud.
Main worry is looking like someone who has all the gear and no idea!! If I have made a mistake let me know now and I can stop the order.

Hi guys...been an Eastman owner and player since January of 2012 and been a member here for about a week...really enjoy reading the posts... my Eastman is an E8 OM..I bought it in January 2012 here in Maine from our local boutique guitar store, and it became my main guitar and now my only guitar...it's kind of hard to improve on..

   I was playing in prisons and was looking for a lighter guitar to carry from building to building and on OM seemed like the perfect size...to be truthful, I went to the store with 1000.00 cash and was looking for a North American built guitar in that price range that I would like as far as comfort in playing, tone and looks...there were no North American guitars under 3000.00 that I really liked...then I played the E8 OM, and was hooked...I liked the E10 OM and the E20 OM as well, but the sitka top just seemed so versatile, and responsive to finger style...they had it on the rack for too long so they sold it to me for 775.00...since then, I have had a K&K Pure Mini installed, and use a K&K Pure Preamp or my Schertler acoustic amp with it, and I have given away or traded away my other acoustics...

   So..7 1/2 years later, my E8 OM is my only acoustic,  my friend, companion, and a work tool..I really only look at Eastmans when I go to the local guitar store, and I'm proud and happy to say that I'm a member of the Eastman family of guitar players!!!...and I love this site!

Geographic Location?
In the UK, near the city of Birmingham

How did you discover Eastman?
Local dealer, rguitars in Stratford Upon Avon

Favorites related to Eastman - favorite models & wood combos, and which model is next on your purchase list?
Own an AC322CE, my only Eastman experience so far. Bought 31 May 2019

Music interests & anything else?
Open mic nighter, sometimes recording tracks too.
Mostly a strummer, but working 1 to 2 hours a day to develop fingerstyle.
Old.... I remember the 70's well......

Hey Folks,

Thanks to everyone who chimed in on my post about the E1SS LTD model. I found an Eastman dealer that was within an hour's drive from my home and the wife was game to drive out there on Memorial Day.

First, I test drove the E1SS with the red varnish finish. It was ok. Neck felt good but the tone didn't jump out at me. Wanting to stick with short scale, I tried an E2OM in sunburst and that also sounded good but it didn't grab me. So, I said screw it and picked up an E8D. Now, that one had some punch and I would have been happy bringing it home. But, they were offering 20% off so I went ahead and tried the E20D. At first strum, my wife looked right up from her phone. I played it some more and it had some great gusto.

My current guitar is a Breedlove Atlas AD20SR+ from 2006 and it has really warmed over the years. It's pretty compressed in terms of dynamics. I wanted something brighter with some really great overtones. I get that from the Eastman. It's very different in the way it responds. It has 3 volumes; soft, medium, and holy moly! Since I've committed to only playing acoustic, I'm looking forward to growing with this guitar.

Quick question, how long does it take for the lacquer smell to dissipate?

Mark

Age old question...but I'm curious to see what people on this forum think. I've used both. Because it's "natural" bone can be inconsistent. But when it's good it good. From my experience I really don't notice a difference. A well shaped saddle or nut with a perfectly flat bottom is probably a more important quality then the material itself.

https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/foru...p?t=548109

Seems like a fair price considering shipping included, if I read the ad correctly. Not for me because of the nut/neck but I have read quite a few good reviews about them.

I saw this post online yesterday and thought it was interesting.  The OP initially complained about the uneven build quality, which was discovered when his luthier was taking off parts to clean some scratches on his guitar.  That post was removed, but replaced with the following explanation from Eastman, as well as photos of a guitar being built (and the OP's guitar).

You can read the explanation from Eastman (and see it in the photos), but basically, they hand carve in some additional depth on the treble side.  I blocked out the OP's name and avatar, in case he's on here and didn't want to be identified.

Hello everyone! 

I've just acquired an Eastman E1OM and I'm really happy with it . It's my first "real" acoustic guitar. 

Just a little question, how do you deal with the satin finish cleaning ? Do you thing a Dunlop 65 Polish & Cleaner is safe for it ? 

More generally, how do you clean yours guitars ? 

Thanks for yours answers! 
PS : I'm a french engineer and I'm very glad to be part of the Eastman family

Hey Folks,

1st post. Has anyone had a chance to play one of these? I can't find any videos on Youtube or any other reviews. I like the E10SS but the price point of the E1SS with the LTD finish and a pickup really makes it an interesting option. If anyone has any experience with this guitar, I'd appreciate hearing about it.

Thanks!

Mark