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Originally Posted by lowrider
I know that the new Martin SC-13e really caught everyone's attention. And that whether or not you like, it's a real a magnet to write about. But to read around here, you'd think nobody else even bothered to show up.
We had some pre-NAMM chatter about the new Taylor scoop. Did anyone try one? What about the Sheeran guitars? They were last years darlings, did anyone get any info about when they might actually be for sale?
Spark Amp? Another best in show, what do you think? Is it any good for practicing and learning or just another gimmick?
Acoustisonic Strat? Any different than the A Tele?
Anything else? There must be something we need to see?!
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Eastman's new additions to their lineup were pretty sweet. There are videos and discussions elsewhere, but here's a recap:
1. PCH - this is their budget line (solid tops, laminate bodies, $300). They added a Rosewood dread, OM, and GA. And they added two Maple GA models.
2. AC - these are their GA models w/ electronics (ala Taylor). They refreshed the upper half of the lineup with custom inlays, sound port holes, and Ebony beveled armrests. Gorgeous!
3. Traditional - dreads, OMs, etc. They introduced their first torrified Sitka top models (dread, OM) with Mahogany bodies. Street price just over a grand.
4. Electric - solid body. They've been killing it with their solid body lineup, and they just added single and double cutaway LP Jr. style guitars.
5. Electric - semi-hollow. Their first original design in this space was the Romeo, and this year, they expanded it with a second model.