Hello and Thanks and Talk to me about your Eastman

[zmf]

Originally Posted by Batmitestar

This is a great idea. I could take aforementioned FIL to Sun Valley Guitars, even, as he lives in Mesa AZ and we visit there to check on our rental in Mesa as well.

Sounds like a good excuse to plan a weekend over there. Which will delight the wife, perhaps to the point of loosening the purse strings a little more . . .

Now you're talkin'.

The guitars I've bought have been acquired traveling to see family in other states, and long-range general shopping with my lady. Living in Wyoming necessitates that.

Nothing beats hands on experience. Be sure to play the high-end stuff you're not going to buy, just to get a feeling for the world of guitars.

[Batmitestar]

Originally Posted by docwatsonfan

welcome!


I went to Sun Valley Guitars in Sun City a few weeks ago

They have a ton of Eastmans



It is a very small shop, and I have no affiliation, I just like the owner, Brian Farmer

Thank you a hundred times. I called Brian, and he really seemed like good people. I made arrangements to visit the first weekend of March, and I have me eyes on those 422's for sure.

Appreciate the tip and couldn't agree more that he's an asset to the community.

[docwatsonfan]

Originally Posted by Batmitestar

Thank you a hundred times. I called Brian, and he really seemed like good people. I made arrangements to visit the first weekend of March, and I have me eyes on those 422's for sure.

Appreciate the tip and couldn't agree more that he's an asset to the community.

your welcome!
....and if baseball suits your fancy, spring training should be in full swing , there are many teams in the valley

[vintage40s]

Originally Posted by Batmitestar

Talk to me about your Eastman

I bought an Eastman E20-OM last year because it sounded almost like my Martin early 1969 D-35, which had no saddle left and needed a neck reset.
I test-played a new Eastman E8D because it was Sitka and Rosewood like my old saddle-less Martin, and it sounded BETTER.
I bought an Eastman E20P parlor because after buying and selling another famous expensive similar little-bodied guitar, it sounded far better.
Eastmans are just incredible.

[Charmed Life Picks]

I'll let the guitar do the talking.

[Ncbandit]

I love both my Eastmans. I have the E1SS-CLD-LTD and E2D-Cd and both sound great with quality craftsmanship.

[Dbone]

Originally Posted by jcpharm

not sure you are willing to go up in price but the new AC522ce, AC622ce, and AC722ce all got updates and shown off at NAMM2020 with soundports and new decor. here's a quick vid:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJd5BSJqfWs

will probably put you in the high-$1k to low-$2k range but they are beautiful.

Agreed. The news models look incredible.

[Batmitestar]

They definitely do. But my pragmatic side likes the deal available on the outgoing models, too!

[Dbone]

I have to say, some of these offerings from Eastman really do have me questioning higher priced purchases a bit....They do seem to sound amazing, and the finishing on them appears to be remarkable. I have not seen one in person yet. So much talk about these things going on, 99% positive...Almost seems to good to be true for the price...

In some comparison vids I’ve watched they really do seem to hold their own with the likes of Martin.

[Batmitestar]

Originally Posted by docwatsonfan

welcome!

Sun Valley Guitars in Sun City a few weeks ago

I just like the owner, Brian Farmer, very straight up , nice guy

I just looked at the website, this looks like a nice deal....I'd give him a call.....

Eastman AC422CE Acoustic Electric -Blem- #12955253
$1,383.00 $799.00

Just to follow up, I spoke with Brian a couple times on the phone. He really went above and beyond. He’s a great example of what makes some of us want to patronize mom and pop shops, that’s for sure. If you’re in the market for something he has, I totally recommend reaching out. And those AC422CE models for $799, that’s as good as its gonna get for a non-used axe.

Thanks again.

[Charmed Life Picks]

Originally Posted by Dbone

I have to say, some of these offerings from Eastman really do have me questioning higher priced purchases a bit....They do seem to sound amazing, and the finishing on them appears to be remarkable. I have not seen one in person yet. So much talk about these things going on, 99% positive...Almost seems to good to be true for the price...

In some comparison vids I’ve watched they really do seem to hold their own with the likes of Martin.

Dbone, I love my HD-28, but I play my Eastmans about ten times as much. Flat-out great guitars, for any price.

scott memmer

[Silly Moustache]

Hi, I got an Eastman AR805e back in about 2007. It was a truly very fine guitar.

I traded it in 2016 for a Waterloo and immediately missed it so in 2018 I bought another, but in sunburst this time(see pic).

I'm normally a Collings kinda guy but my latest acquisition is my first Eastman flat top

I'm very impressed!

[mawmow]

Last year, may fingerstyle teacher suggested I should get a cutaway model
to help climb my scales up the neck.

Looking to different brands and models, I finally fetched a brand new
Eastman AC122ce : the seller, a luthier, told he was selling this model
to young artists who could not afford more expensive guitars.

Well, I just love my low grade Eastman that stands just nearby my
Taylors and other singing beauties.