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Old 04-07-2010, 03:12 AM
acehigh08 acehigh08 is offline
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Default eastman vs martin?

I have been looking to buy a new guitar. I origanally was looking at the ovation 1778tx. I played this guitar and loved the tone, but hated the back shape. I decide that while I am a novice I would like a martin. My father always played martins so that is what I was raised on. I am a believer that nothing sounds like a martin. If I were to get a martin my budget dictates that I stick with the D-1 Series or the X-Series. One of my favorite musicians however plays an Eastman. I have been looking at Eastmans, and for the money I feel that I can get a much nicer guitar. I am hoping that all of you can give me some help. Do I go with the laminate martin, even solid body martin with a laminate head stock and neck, or do I go with the eastman all solid wood. The fact of the matter is I can get a nice used eastman 4 series or better for cheaper than I can get a martin 1 series or x series. What does everyone think. Thank you for all of your opinions.
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