Eastman 02 OM

[amsmarle]

Hi all,

I have just purchased a new Eastman 02 OM acoustic guitar and whilst checking it all over for any issues I laid a straight edge across the frets from the nut to the bridge. The result is showing a gap of 3mm between the bottom of the straight edge and the top of the bridge. My other acoustics have almost always laid flush with the top of the bridge or perhaps maybe a gap of 1mm at the most, does anyone know if this may be an issue with my new Eastman..?
I will post a photo if I can find out how to do it

Regards
Alan

[Kerbie]

Originally Posted by amsmarle

I will post a photo if I can find out how to do it.

Try this thread. As a registered user, you have two choices... using the Tapatalk app or a third-party host. PM me if you have any trouble.

[amsmarle]

Thanks Kerbie,

I want to insert a photo from my computer, unfortunately when I click on Reply Post the message box is present with all the icons below but no box that you mention is visible

Alan

[Kerbie]

If you want to insert pics directly from your computer, you'll need to be a charter member. That's a privilege reserved for them.

If you can put the pics on a mobile device, Tapatalk is really easy.

[amsmarle]

[Tube Sound]

Whether it is an issue or not is really up to you. How does it play and sound? You are correct that the airspace seems on the high side. I found this neck angle explanation online. I did not write it, just passing on an opinion. I don't know if this is common to Eastman's.

"For an ideal situation the underside of a ruler on top of the frets should go over the bridge at a distance between 1/64" to 1/16" (0.4 to 1.6 mm). More airspace for a more flexible neck or top or both and less airspace for a "stiffer" guitar. The airspace must be within this range (1/64" to 1/16"). This is how you should determine the neck angle in practise."

[amsmarle]

Hi,

Thanks for your replies, I have placed a closer view on, after spending some time on YT I think I'm going to return the guitar. I can't see a reason why Eastman would design their guitars to be set above a 3mm gap

[amsmarle]

Measurement taken at the last fret

[amsmarle]

Measurements 11mm less 7mm means a 4mm differnce over 160mm distance between measurement points

[amsmarle]

I am wondering if this is acceptable for a brand new guitar new guitar

[vintage40s]

Originally Posted by amsmarle

... just purchased a new Eastman 02 OM... laid a straight edge across the frets from the nut to the bridge. The result is showing a gap of 3mm between the bottom of the straight edge and the top of the bridge...

Is that model correct? I don't see it in the Eastman site. I just purchased a new Eastman E20 OM. A straight edge from the frets is about half the distance of yours. But I don't know if that means anything.
My low E string is 2mm above the 12th fret and the action is very easy with no buzz. That measurement might be more significant.

[docwatsonfan]

if I'm seeing this right the distance from soundboard to bottom of low E is 13 mm?

which is .511, or basically 1/2 "?

I think that would be ideal, with that said, I would think they should have used a slightly thicker bridge......

[fitness1]

I definitely don't like the height of that saddle and the resultant break angle - way too much torque on a cedar top for me.

I know it's an inexpensive guitar, but I think it's outside of what I'd accept as well.

The E2OM is a newer model Vintage40's. The 2 has a cedar top and a fancier rosette - the E1OM is Sitka.

[amsmarle]

Hi, thanks for your replies.

This Eastman model is actually E2OM, my apologies for my error.
Here is final photo.. didn't have enough hands to show ruler measurement
of the gap but it is just over 3mm

Regards

[BradC]

What did you decide to do? Have you had any issues if you did keep the guitar?