What qualities do you think the big boys like Martin, Gibson and Taylor have that make them so sought after, and collectible in some cases?

Do you think Eastman will ever join their ranks? I'm thinking they won't. Just the fact that they are "budget" high end guitars made in China seems like it won't have the same clout as a "traditional American made" guitar. Eastmans are wonderful instruments, I don't think anyone on this forum would argue that, but what do you think? Will Eastman go down in history and be a sought after brand the likes of Martin, Gibson and Taylor? Why or why not?

I am on the fence about adding a pickguard to my Eastman E20OM. I am interested to know how many OM owners here added pickguards or decided against it. Also, is there a good source for a nice OM pickguard out there?

hi all
first post, 
didn't even know about this forum until a month or so ago....

I bought the Eastman booth NAMM show E2D  from Jim @  Blues Angel Music in FL

I really like it,  nice contrast to my 2010 E10D 

it is very well balanced,  like the EQ is straight across, while the E10D would be a smiley face, like a Martin!

I really like the response for flatpicking, even though it is great for strumming and fingerpicking too

it is ....well........    real and spectacular  

oh....and the nut width is 1 3/4,   with 2 5/32 saddle spacing,  perfect for me!

I am the owner of the Eastman AC808 that billymo posted about. With the exception of surface finish checking and some dings around the binding the guitar is indeed in great condition. Straight neck, nice set up and a great tone. I wouldn't be selling this guitar but the tax man is calling my name and I am going to have to liquidate most of my collection.
Price is $575.00 plus actual cost of shipping from 80526

SOLD PENDING FUNDS

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I had wondered in another thread if adding a strap button constituted a modification that would void my Eastman warranty. I did not think it should but wanted to be sure.

Below is Eastman's response to an email:

Hello Rob,

The warranty for your guitar will only be voided for issues in direct relation to drilling the hole for the strap button. If there are any other issues with your guitar we will still honor the warranty. However, we will not cover any issues caused by the addition of a strap button which is why we would recommend taking the guitar to a professional luthier to have the modification done.

Thank you,
Eastman Guitars

Eastman AC808 w/ OHSC on AGF for $575 + shipping.
No Affiliation. Eastman's best series.
A great buy for a great small body Eastman if condition is as described.
Engelman spruce/rosewood, open headstock. 15" lower bout. Used prices are quite above this price.
SoundPure Music had a new one listed recently, now sold, for $1799 with HSC.

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forum...ost5689169

April 1st with Dick Allgire:

https://youtu.be/X-dHQIsCiQM

Hello All,
For those who love Eastman guitars, here is an article that you may find interesting which appeared in Acoustic Guitar magazine in 2014. Readers answered a poll to find the most loved guitars in various categories. Eastman's E10D won Silver (second place) overall, behind the Martin D-28 Marquis (first place). The Taylor 814CE won Bronze (third place). Pretty high praise for Eastman! This is especially notable when one considers that the other two guitars retail at over $3000.

Just for fun......

So how do you feel about blinged-out guitars?  This is my idea of a fab looking ebony fretboard.  Just call me 'plain Jane Bert'.  Long ago I had owned a terrific Gibson Songwriters dread, after a few years... plain Jane couldn't stand to look at that dang mustache one more day, had to go.

'Rhine stone suits and new shiny boots, but I don't think Hank done it this way' - Waylon Jennings

I spoke to a tech recently who stated that he believed that Eastman uses epoxy on their dovetail joint which would make a neck reset down the road an impossibility, or at least an impractical and expensive task. 

Anyone know for sure if they use hide glue / something water soluble or epoxy?