Music instruments should be exempt in the not too distant future:

http://mmrmagazine.com/mmr-global/mmr-gl...s-meeting/

Happy Saturday All - Quick story - In July I bought an E40D which I am REALLY happy with - only issue has been with the case, two of the latches have fallen off. Yesterday I called the retailer (A Plus Guitars, great people to deal with) to ask about how to proceed - my guy there gave me a point of contact at Eastman who I then called - was pleasantly surprised with their response.....no BS, they apologized for the inconvenience, took my name and address and told me a new case would be headed my way by close-of-business yesterday. Imagine how simpler life would be if all manufacturers conducted business with this level of efficiency !!

Hi Eastman fans,

One of my friends shared some photos he took from Music China 2018 which is happening right now in Shanghai, China.
As the title indicates, there are some new models on the way! Here below are the pictures:

There seem to be three 30 series models. DT stands for double-top. The last one in the photo is Madagascar rosewood back/sides.

https://imgur.com/a/8dMSZ5f

What strings do you guys favor?
I use Martin strings lately (SP Lifespan MSP7200 and M150), because the local shops mainly sell this brand, but I'm not convinced. To my ears they lack something and die out (as in loose their sonic sparkle) fairly quickly.
My guitar is a AC522, I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks!

Does anyone know for sure why Eastman do not produce more torrefied guitars? There is definitely a demand for them - although how big a demand I don't know. This question might have been answered, if so - apologies.

I've maybe mentioned this before once or twice, but I would like to canvass opinion. Is anyone other than me indignant at Eastman's policy of fitting a pickguard to all of their guitars before being despatched to the customer? I object to this because :-

1) I personally do not like having a pickguard on my guitar. If I wanted one, I would fit one.

2) If I wanted to fit one. I would like the freedom to choose which one - a very personal choice.

Eastman could supply a pickguard with the guitar but leave it loose in the case. If fragile finishes were damaged by virtue of no pickguard being fitted, then Eastman could fairly say it was our choice. What do you think?

...is something most of us have probably seen on the main website by now. Further down they add "an all solid wood standard for Flattops". I really what exactly this means, aren't they still selling a lot of laminated guitars? Is it just a couple of types that were changed? When you buy a new one from older stock are you getting lesser quality?
Thanks!

I am selling my Recording King RP2-626-00 Eric Shoenburg studio model. Mint, new Guardian case, very playable neck for finger style and light strumming/picking, slightly wider string spacing (2 1/4 at saddle).

$500 plus shipping - willing to trade (plus cash) for a nice rosewood OM.

I had sold this on Reverb, but the buyer backed out (ugh). So it is back up at $150 less....
Full description on the Reverb link below.

Reverb link:
https://reverb.com/item/15711966-recordi...ar-natural

Thanks!
cf

I recently hooked up with a group of guys playing a weekly jam. With winter coming I need something a little more impervious to weather that could handle going from a warm house to a cold car to a warm practice room back to the cold car and return to the warm house. . I have decided to add a carbon fiber guitar - Journey, Rainsong or ?? Unfortunately I have been informed that the collection can change but not the over-all headcount. I am offering up a 2017 E8D with JJB (K&K) pick-up and John Pearse mini rosewood armrest as well as a 2016 Martin 000-18 with same pick-up and John Pearse slimline ebony armrest. Pricing is $750 and $1700 respectively. Both guitars are in very good to excellent condition. There is one small ding on the bass side of the lower bout on the E8D. I thought I would post it here before other venues. I have Eastman double boxes for shipping. I will absorb Paypal Friends and Family Fees. Shipping to be billed at cost. Send me a message with your contact information and any questions. Pictures available upon request.
TomC

I recently purchased an E1D and it's beautiful, plays easily, projects very well, and sounds great! If you check out the specs at their website, you'll find it is an amazing value. I have come to prefer sapele over mahogany for the back and sides of my guitars. To my ear it sounds much the same but with slightly more bass. If anyone wants a high-quality, all-solid-wood guitar for less than $500, this is it! Once again, Eastman sets a superb example and beats the competition.