New Guitar Day was a few weeks ago. Picked up the E6-LGSS-TC-SB as a alternative to my E10OOSS/V. I really like it. I don't know how it stacks up to an actual Gibson LG2, but I don't really care . . .that's not why I bought it.

I have owned a J45 and a J35. To my ears, it sounds a bit like a mini version of those guitars, but a little more middy and compressed. I like the 1 3/4 nut and the TC Sitka top . . .though the soft C neck and the width make it seem a little shallower up the neck than it is. But no worries. I had a K&K pure mini installed, and it's been off the the races since.

Gave it a good breaking-in at a gig last week. My OO was out of commission due to some pickup issues I wasn't able to address, so I played the LG 99% of time. It's a keeper. I'll have to AB the OO and LG to see what songs in my repertoire each serves best, but that ain't work . . .it's just a good time.

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I've noticed through playing the lower end models like the E10, E1D, E20D how similar the tones are. I have the E1D.  At the store I would pick up an E10D looking for a warmer tone and the moment I begin i think, I already have this guitar. Same with the 20. I think I would have to have all three in front of me and switch quickly to really notice the subtle change. Their signature sound is very prevalent across the models. Just found it interesting. All are great guitars.

I am woundering if the X86 series ( 386, 486, T59/V ) are the same guitar to  start with hadrware and finish differences ?

I am woundering if the X86 series ( 386, 486, T59/V ) are the same guitar to  start with hadrware and finish differences ?

HI all,

I have been playing blues and classic rock all my life. Now in my 60's ( you'll get no more details ) I have been interested in Jazz. After exploring and trying a few things I decided I needed two instruments. So I am geting a 2008 AR810 with floating pup and I need to get something more like a thin line for more modern tones. I have a t59/V that I love but I want to keep that one setup for the other stuff. So I am now debating weather I get another T59/V ( the burst ) or do I get a T186MX
The price difference is considerable, so my question is : Is it worth it ? What more do I get musically ?

Thanks for any input you may have.

Eastman E10-P dimensions. 

A client of mine, impressed by my 2019 E20-P bought a new E10-p. 
He brought it over to me today because it "felt2 different" to his E10-00. 

I took some measurements. It has a 1 & 3/4" nut and a 2 & 1/4 string spacing. 

It is not a three piece neck. 

Yes it is definitely an E10-P (sunburst) but these dimensions are just wrong for a 12 fret "0" concert style. 

Thoughts ?

Sadly my E10OO 12 fret slot head developed a belly. It doesn't seem like a guitar should have developed this problem so early in it's life. I guess there is a fine line between tone and resonance, and structural integrity. A proper repair would cost more than the guitar is worth so I went with an improper solution, a JLD Bridge Doctor. Improper because I had to use the brass bridge pin system because the bridge is so narrow there is no room to drill for the screw. The brass system means I'm stuck with a pinless brass system that leaves all the string's ball ends exposed. So ugly for sure compared to the bone pins that were installed before. I'm not sure how it will sound but my Breedlove guitar came with a JLD system installed at the factory and it sounds great, so there is hope. The JLD wood block did not clear the back brace so I needed to cut an eighth inch off the bottom of the block for clearance. At first it seemed that the JLD was doing nothing but eight hours later I was able to convince myself things might be starting to flatten. This morning I checked and the belly side was perfectly flat. So far, so good. The concave area between bridge and sound hole have a way to go. I'll give her another 24 hours to see if there is any more progress and then string the guitar up to see if it still sounds good. Like they say in the music World, stay tuned.

I have had a new E10D for about 6 weeks now. I am really pleasantly surprised on the quality on every level. I have some great acoustics already including a 2006 Huss and Dalton OM with Adi top over mahogany, a 1978 Martin D28 that I bought new, a Collings OO2HE and others. The point being I already own great guitars but this E10D holds its own. I is currently the first guitar I grab every day. Well done Eastman.

Has anybody here tried one of these? I just noticed it, and I’m intrigued. I like the looks of a Tony Rice D-28. Is it just a few cosmetic changes to the standard E20D-TC?

Anyone looking to sell a E10D-tc let me know. I’m looking to sell my E1D Delixe and get the E10D. So also if you know anyone looking for an E1D Deluxe with a upgraded k and k mini pick up keep me posted. Asking $750 for the E1D deluxe.

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