https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/foru...p?t=709621

FOTA currently have several Bourgeois guitars in store - they certainly know a quality guitar when they see one lol. I would love to get me mitts on one or two of these, including the LD BO Standard - but the white pick guard would have to go ha ha! 
https://tfoa.us18.list-manage.com/track/...3420c33b88

I finally got my first eastman, an E8OM-TC used off of reverb from 2024. Could anyone tell me if there’s anything to be concerned about as far as condition goes? it has a slight sort of chemical and paint reminiscent smell towards The sound hole. I wouldn’t be worried if it was brand new but it isn’t, also the finish on the neck seems a bit dusty looking towards the back of the headstock and at the bottom of the neck, idk how to describe it, almost like it was sprayed recently or maybe just extra when it was made? Is this normal?
ps i’ve never seen an eastman in person before so I have no idea what is normal

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I purchased a used AC422CE  that I absolutely love, but it doesn't have a pickguard and from the looks of the finish, there was never a pickguard on the guitar.

Do some models come from the factory without pickguards?

Thanks, Jacksoncb

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Hi
I am brand new to this thread and looking to purchase my second Eastman after having a E1OM.
If anyone has a used 8OM-TC available I would be interested. Feel free to PM me.

Thank you!
David

Ciao, volevo cambiare i piroli della mia AC422ce che sono in plastica. Lo volevo prendere in ebano con intarsi in ebalone. Non riesco a trovarli, dovrebbero essere di 5 gradi quindi 5,3mm ma alcuni negozianti mi vogliono rifilare quelli da 3 gradi tipo quelli della Taylor. Qualcuno mi può dire esattamente quanto misurano e dove posso trovarli. Grazie!

I first heard this played on a train journey bout 60 years ago. Guy was carrying a guitar and I asked him what he played and he played this, as it should be played - finger picked on solo guitar. I asked him to play it again and again and again - but on the fourth  time of asking he demurred. It led me to the Reverend Gary Davis - master of the Piedmont blues and much more. A good intro to this gem :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80uogKk5jtY
It mesmerised me on first hearing. Still does.

I am leaning towards an E1D deluxe or E3D deluxe. I prefer gloss over satin. Don't care about the pickup.
Both need to be ordered, not in stock at the closest store.
I've never heard Ovangal but I like the looks of it. It seems to get mixed reviews.
Im leaning  towards E1D deluxe.
Opinions or thoughts are appreciated! Thanks!
John

The best bluegrass guitars in the FOTA store:-
https://tfoa.us18.list-manage.com/track/...3420c33b88
This is one for the real connoisseurs

Hoping you all in the south are safe and with power. I live up on lake Ontario and we've had over 100" of snow so far but no big deal here. I understand that if you're not used to it it can be dangerous.
John