[GKing34]

Originally Posted by Pura Vida

TomC and llew can speak much better to the sound of the TC, but generally speaking, I've heard that the TC provides more rounded notes and a sweeter tone. Red Spruce (Adi) can be a little harsh, when it's new. Also, there's the aesthetics of the baked top, but a new guitar will still get some nice color, if it's not kept in its case. My Eastman guitars are all 2016 or newer, and the older ones have nice, golden tops (and gradually changing).



There are fewer E8OMs in the wild, but you'll get a little more warmth vs. a new E20OM. But every guitar is different, so if you call Ted or the Chapman's, ask him/them to play them for you and provide some feedback on their sound.



I have an E40OM and E20OM-SB. Both are 2017 models, but sound completely different. The E40OM sounded amazing from day one (incredibly clear, warm, lots of overtones), while the E20OM-SB took a while to find its voice. Its sound is more scooped, and while it has less overtones, there's a vibrato when I hold a chord that's unlike my other guitars. Love that they are the same, yet completely different.

Thanks Pura Vida! Unfortunately, I can’t seem to get that E10SS I played yesterday out of my head, which is complicating my decision process.