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NGD...Eastman E20D-TC
I usually don't post a NGD thread but I've been looking at the newish Eastman E20D-TC thermo-cured Adirondack topped dreads. Kind of difficult to find but I did and after unboxing yesterday my initial impression was Eastman really got this model right. It's basically a Chinese built version of the pre-reimagined HD-28 with an Adi top. But with wider string spacing. Beautiful fit & finish. 3/2 setup right out of the box. A bit stiff but what new guitar isn't? Loud but not boomy and with more clarity than it's older Martin counterpart. I tried the newer reimagined HD-28 several times and I actually like this Eastman better...go figure? And I'm a "Martin Guy". The older HD-28...well that's a different story.
So if you're thinking about one of these newish (I believe that were introduced at winter NAMM 2017?) thermo-cured topped dreads I think you'll be happy with it. Of course with another $300-$500 you'd be in new D-18/D-28 range so it's just a matter of personal preference like anything else? It's just a little something different...but not all that much!
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Congrats Jim! Glad you were able to find one and try it out, and even more glad that it’s such a good one!
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Thanks Matt!
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Those are cool guitars, Jim. I owned a 20D for a couple years. I am glad Eastman finally has the TC models in the pipeline again. I have seen a few 10DTC's but only one 20DTC in these recent releases. Where'd you find yours?
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Congratulations, Jim! Sounds like you got yourself a terrific guitar!
Of course, do you have a few pics of your new addition?
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Congrats on your Eastman, i had the E20D, E40D and the AC812. All gone now to climb up the ladder to be able to purchase my McIlroy’s and the Martin D41 special. I loved the Eastmans and fit and finish was great. Have fun
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The store near me only has the least expensive Eastman's as they don't want to cannibalize sales of their Martin's, Taylor's, and Santa Cruz guitars. I would love to play one.
Edit, Down Home Guitars in Frankfort IL has a similar model. I'm going to check it out next time I'm around there.
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Ted had one left and I snagged it!
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Congrats, Jim. I'd love to try one of Eastman's TC models, now that they're shipping them again.
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That's a great looking guitar! I like the interlocked grain on that red spruce top.
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Nice snag, Jim! I've had two Eastman parlors and both were excellent guitars.
Note that I didn't say "excellent guitars for the money." They were just flat-out excellent guitars. Congrats!
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Beautiful guitar! You done good.
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Thanks all! I made the mistake of reading the spec sheet on the Eastman website showing it was strung with EXP 12's from the factory. Well...they were .13's and I thought the guitar was setup for .12's. Took it to my luthier/tech and he actually shimmed the saddle to get clearance over the fretboard with the lesser tension .12's. Now I realize why it had .13's on it. Gotta reverse all that and go back to the original string gauge. It works fine with .12's but I miss being able to really dig in with a flatpick when it had .13's. Kind of misleading on Eastman's part. Wish I'd never read that? But all fixable stiff.
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Hey Jim, I liked DR Rare 13-56 on my old E20D, and I experimented with a lot of strings over the time I had it. DR makes a bluegrass set at 12-56 that might be a nice compromise.
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