Martin 000-13e vs Eastman E60m?

[Cuki79]

Originally Posted by Riverwolf

Sorry if this has been asked before...
I am wanting to upgrade my 000 Recording King RO-10.
I have always wanted a Martin.
But the Eastman seems to have the better reviews.
Anybody own or play both?

I love my Eastman E6OM. But if you have always wanted a Martin, go for a second hand 000-15m.

Guitar wise I prefer the Eastman over the 000-13e but the 000-18 is way better. As far as the 000-15m it is clearly the best bang for the buck in the Martin line.

[Riverwolf]

Originally Posted by Cuki79

I love my Eastman E6OM. But if you have always wanted a Martin, go for a second hand 000-15m.

Guitar wise I prefer the Eastman over the 000-13e but the 000-18 is way better. As far as the 000-15m it is clearly the best bang for the buck in the Martin line.

I already have a nice mahogany guitar.
Only looking for spruce tops.

[jricc]

Originally Posted by Peter Z

I have a 000-1, I think the 1-series were one of the first cheaper Martins. That is a good guitar, even if the sides are laminated and only the top and back are solid wood.

I have a 000-1 too, mine is from 1997 and I absolutely love it. Solid top, solid mahogany back, lam sides. Plays great, sounds great. Sorry to side track this thread...

[Guitartanzon]

Originally Posted by Riverwolf

I already have a nice mahogany guitar.
Only looking for spruce tops.

If eastman is your choice check out

https://davesguitar.com/

he has two used ones at great prices
om60 and om80

[CarolD]

I love my E6OM. It’s a beautiful guitar!

[musicman1951]

Originally Posted by Riverwolf

I could maybe find both models in Portland, 100+ miles...
Nothing local.

I drove 171 miles for my last guitar and was thrilled I was that close to so many great guitars. When I think about how many hours I'm going to spend each year playing the guitar a day trip seems pretty reasonable.

[baw3]

If I was you I'd drive that 100 miles. I live 100 miles from wichita,Ks. and I drive it to check out guitars. But if you dont feel like the drive, my pick would be the Eastman E6om. I will never sell mine. It holds its own compared to my Eastman E20om-tc. Just 2 different sounds. Sometimes have a hard time deciding which one I want to play. Both guitars play far above their price. Just my 2 cents.