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It is nearly impossible to find Real life specs for certain Eastman models.
First, let me say I own an Eastman AC422ce w/ K&K pure mini and LOVE it. I also own a Taylor GS mini Mahogany w/ es-2. I really like the GS mini for what it is but am thinking I could sell it to fund a small bodied, shorter scale Eastman that would feel and perform more like a real guitar.
Here's my recent experience and I hope someone can point me in the right direction.
I have been able to play these models at the local shop (the guys there arent super helpful or knowledgeable): E10oo, E10ooss, E20ooss, E20P, E10ooM.
Out of all of those I like the Sound of the E20P the best but the Feel of the E10ooM best. I felt like a good compromise was the E10oo but I just can't fall in love with mahogany no matter how hard I try.
So here's the spec conflict that I'm experiencing. The spec sheets on the wall say the that E20P is a 1 13/16" nut width, E10ooM is 1 3/4" nut, E10oo is also 1 3/4" nut. However, they All felt different.
E20P wide nut @ 1 13/16" and Fat neck. Not super comfortable to play BUT THE SOUND!
E10ooM much more comfortable to play @ 1 3/4" and a thinner neck than the E20P but the mahogany just sounds and feels dead to me on bass notes
E10oo said it has a 1 3/4" nut on the spec sheet but the neck and nut width felt only a little smaller to me than the E20P and Definitely not the same neck/nut spec as the E10ooM. I do not understand this.
BIG QUESTION. Are the Newer E20oo models different specs than the older E20oo models? AND are the specs of the E20oo Actually different than the E20P or was it just my perception or just those two particular guitars. On paper, the E20oo model is The One for me but only if it is truly a bit more comfortable to get around on than the E20P.
Please help.
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