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05-29-2017, 04:42 PM
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Old "mini jumbo" Eastman models
I'm looking at a used eastman ac712. Based on the pics the guy sent me, it appears to be one of the old mini-jumbos. It appears to have a rounded bottom than I'd expect from an OM.
Anyone have any experience with these? I worry about getting an old Eastman, given my understanding that QC was spotty a while ago. I'm still a bit of a novice, so I'm not 100% sure in my ability to avoid a ripoff. But I'll consider rolling the dice if the thing might be great. I've also considered just getting an "E" series new. 
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05-29-2017, 05:39 PM
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Isn't the AC712 an OM?
These are pretty good guitars and depending on the price, it might be a gem. Here's one on Reverb: https://reverb.com/item/20430-eastma...coustic-guitar
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05-29-2017, 09:45 PM
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Quote:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9hgmYCxOzM This guy, who seems very knowledgeable in the video, suggests they changed shapes over time. Maybe the answer is just to call him. If he's like most instrument guys, he probably won't mind a 5 min conversation about guitars.
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05-30-2017, 06:57 AM
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The one pictured on reverb does appear to have a different shape than a traditional OM.
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05-30-2017, 08:55 AM
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Early Eastman guitars have finsh issues.
But they sound just shy of amazing.
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