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I own a small army of Eastman guitars (all 2016 or newer), and the nut widths are all spot-on to specs. There were some issues with early models, but they seem to have really upped their game over the last five years. The necks can vary by individual guitar, but that's the price of choosing a handcrafted brand vs. factory made. The rest of their build quality and voicing has become remarkably consistent. Hope this helps!
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Have you played the model discussed here? Do you own one? Thanks, Scott |
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I haven't played the E1D, but I own two other open pore Eastman guitars (actually, my daughter has both of them) and considered buying it about a year ago. The open pore Sapele is a little brighter and has more of an "in your face" sound than its nitro-finished siblings. I wanted a deeper, more classic tone, so I went with the E8D (nitro Rosewood/Sitka dread), which is a fabulous beast!
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I received my E6D today. Measured the nut and it is 1 3/4" as its supposed to be. Not sure what year this one is.
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If you want 1 11/16 nut width, the Eastman slope shouldered guitars should be considered. They also have slightly shorter scale length.
I really love both my Eastman SS-Ltd models. My brother is waiting for his tax return to buy the E40D sight unseen based on hearing my E1SS-LTD. He's very impulsive, and his job has many vicissitudes. Every guitar he's bought has ended up in the pawn shop. I'm just glad I talked him out of a Martin D35.
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That's b/c you live in LA, where the houses are small.
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Taking a close look at this model. Would love to hear from new owners and their initial impressions.
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Scott...I don't have the E1D but do have the E2D Cedar and it's stellar especially for $509? Best Eastman I've owned...hands down and I've had the E20D-TC and currently the E10OM-TC. Sometimes less is more?
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As fantastic as the E1D is for fingerstyle, with my heavy handed strumming, it can sound a little muddy at times - I don't typically strum, so this is a non-issue for me. I still say for my light fingerstyle the E1D is tied for the best dread I've ever played (the other being a Taylor grand pacific). It produces an amazing sound, regardless of the price.
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Just got a E1D today. Rolled the dice and got it off Amazon. It is an absolute cannon. Perfectly set up by the seller (Sims Music). The stock tuners are a big step up from the borderline junk that came on my E1SS-ltd and won't need replacing. Mine has satin top and headstock. The top finish is very level and will be easy to polish out to a gloss. It's also perfectly quartered with heavy silking. I currently have a E10SS-v, E1SS, HE120 and have previously owned a E10D and sitka/hog OOO. The E1D is the best of the bunch. Loudest acoustic I've ever owned. Articulate and balanced. I haven't bonded with the adi models... too much string separation or something. Sitka/Sapele just works for me.
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Every time I pick up my E1d I can't help but smile. The tone it produces and the feel of the neck make it a pleasure to play. I've owned several dreads that fall into the same price range as the E1d and it is far and away the winner IMO.
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