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Gibson J50 and Eastman E10SS
This is a quick comparison of two guitars I own. I don't say "vs", because its not really a contest. I like them both. The Eastman is about half the price of the Gibson but that doesn't matter to me. I figure both new and used, The Gibson costs out at about twice the Eastman. I will say that every Gibson I bought had excellent quality control - fit finish neck etc. While this Eastman has all that, I have had some prior, and played ones I didnt own, which I could not say the same thing about. However this Eastman is spot-on in all those departments.
I find the J50 Jangly, more trebles, and more crisp. I find the Eastman "thicker", "fat", and more bass. When I play them I don't hear them how I do when I playback this video. I think the Eastman sounds much better in person. It does have an Adi top, and it is only months old, so it hasn't opened up yet - or so I am told. Forgive the sloppy playing. I am too lazy to perfect it today.
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Thanks for that comparison, good job.
Part of the difference is the Spruce vs. Addy. I have an Eastman E 6 OM with Sitka/ Mahogany and it is jangly like your Gibby albeit obviously not the same in terms of volume or bass. I also have an Eastman 00 Addy and Mahogany which sounds like the E 10 in your video in miniature. Personally, I liked the Eastman, it growled more in the bass, the mids had punch and the notes were woody. I am a huge fan of Eastman's Addy Tops.
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That's something, Missal. The copy sounds so much more full and big. The Gibson sounds so much like a Gibson.
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I agree with you... the Gibson has higher frequencies in comparison with the Eastman, which sounds warmer to my ears. Thanks.
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Nice job, buddy. The J 50 sounds exactly like a Gibson ought to (to me). The Eastman sounds warmer--it's definitely a fine-sounding guitar.
I've been very impressed by Eastmans. If I had the room and cash for "just one more," I'd buy one of their all mahogany 00s.
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They both sound nice, yet very different. You're fortunate to have them. Thanks for sharing the comparison video.
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Wooooo...I want both
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Thanks for the comparison; I enjoyed it.
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