I was looking on Reverb at the T-59 and T-486 models and for the most part seem identical with only a few changes, the main ones being the stock pickups and available finishes.

On wood selection, I have seen more T-486's with flamed maple top, back and sides, than on the T59's. It's odd how there seems to be this random use of differently figured woods. Other brands (who shall remain unnamed) that have a plainer and "figured" laminates in the same model place a premium $$ price on the figured / selected woods used.

For those on a tight budget  if the difference between Seth Lover and the "Jazz/59" pairs is irrelevant the T-486 appears to be a best buy at a low "new" price of $999 compared to $1355.

Anyway, here's a spec comparison. To those fortunate owners of both, how do the Seth Lover pups of the T59 stack up against the Jazz/59 pair in the T486? 

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YMMV, but "I" think a new and separate NGD post is better than tagging the bottom of an existing one? What say you?

Loved this guitar last time I was at Blues Angel Music. Went back yesterday and got it. I am set now....I hope!

Anyone know if any store anywhere in New England has this guitar in stock? I can't find it searching online. I've never played one but find reviews, specs and price to be in line with what I'm looking for. I'd like best to play one in a store and decide on a purchase while there instead of having one shipped for trying out and possibly having to pay shipping if I decide against it. Thanks.

Hi all

I want to announce a few additions to the forum.  

First, an “Introduce Yourself” thread has been stickied at the top – please feel free to post your introduction when able!  

Second, after further reconsideration, I have added a for sale/trade section to EGF.  The motivation is to provide a resource to the Eastman fans of this forum.  Please read the guidelines before posting.  

Third, I’ve added a ‘other builders’ sub forum, for discussions about other guitar brands, moving existing threads out of the ‘general’ section.

Thank you for contributing to EGF, and as always, I welcome your feedback.
-Tim

Guidelines – please read before posting
 
This section is available as a resource for other EGF forum members.  To post a For Sale / Trade ad, you must be a contributor to the Eastman Guitar Fans forum.  This means you’ve added to the conversation in the forums, or posted an introduction on the thread here.  If you meet these requirements, feel free to post.  Dealers – please send me a private message for approval. 

Please be clear with your ad, and include the essentials (price/shipping and contact info, etc). 
 
Regarding “Deals found online” – if you see a smoking deal online that may benefit someone on EGF, feel free to share. 
 
If adjustments or guidelines need to be added to this section in the future, then we’ll make modifications.  Hoping that this will be a useful resource for folks.  That said, any transactions are the sole responsibility of the seller and the buyer.  The Eastman Guitar Fan Forum neither guarantees, endorses, nor bears any liability for content or outcomes of posts in this section.

Hi EGF forum – I wanted to sticky a thread at the top of the forum for member introductions, with the goal of providing a single location for folks to share and get to know each other better.  We all share the common thread - passion for Eastman guitars!  Some introductions have been shared in various posts, but I wanted to consolidate introductions here. 
 
You can feel free to introduce yourself however you’d like, however I thought I’d lead with proposed questions you can choose to answer. 
 
Geographic Location?

How did you discover Eastman?

Favorites related to Eastman - favorite models & wood combos, and which model is next on your purchase list?

Music interests & anything else?

Long story short, my Eastman was accidentally left in a trunk of a car a few years ago after I traded cars with my wife (I had to leave for a business trip, and she forgot to take the guitar out).  Anyway, that night the temperature got down into the teens.  Believe it or not, there are some cold parts of Arizona .

Anyway... the Eastman top developed some 'character' ... via finish checking.     It's a good thing I don't ever plan on selling it... still sounds great of course!

Yes, we have one of those crazy Christmas light houses!  Full disclosure: this is all my wife's vision.  She does all the assembly, programming, etc., and I simply throw in some creative ideas (like which music to use, synchronization ideas).

Here are two videos I made through the roof of my car (sound and video are ok):
Video 1: U2 - "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"
Video 2: She & Him - "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree"

Enjoy!

Happy Monday Morning - just wanted to pass along some info - there is an E40D SB listed on A Plus Guitars website for $1599.00 - this is a nice discount from the normal price for anyone who is interested - these 'burst E40D's are gorgeous.....just sayin'.....