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Thanks, Matt. Before I ordered the E8D, I checked to see of any of those AC dreads were still available. You got an incredible deal on that one, my friend. But I'm mostly a Rosewood guy, so it worked out well. Appreciate the kind words!
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Very nice! Now all you need is an E20SS to complete the Eastman Rosewood dread line.
Don't mind my enabling.
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Ha! Enable away... I have big hands, so the smaller nut width is an adjustment. My hands stumble a little bit with the E10SS/v, but I force myself to adapt b/c the vibe on that guitar is just so good. I'm sure it's the same on your E20SS.
Also, Ted still has a couple of the limited run E15SS in stock. They ran a flash sale on them for $999 a while back, and I nearly made the call. Technically, they're 00, but a little bigger (based on the Gibson LG2/B25 body style).
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Congrats on a nice guitar. I’d love to try one these with the Sitka top. I really liked the E20D I tried, but Sitka usually works better with my playing style. That’s a nice collection of Eastmans there.
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Wow, plenty of saddle on that baby!
Looks like a nice room to play guitars too.
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Thanks, Bruce! It's a nice size loft room. There's a sectional sofa for playing or watching TV, plus some exercise equipment (which is desperately seeking my attention). Since it's open, the only thing it's not great for is recording.
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The E8D reminds me of my E20 a little bit --- super responsive and loud right from the start. And the E20D has a different voice than either of the "40s" --- still scooped, but less dramatic overtones, which provides a nice break from those two monsters. Could be a factor of the difference in materials used or who tap tuned the top... in 2017, an Eastman rep told me that one guy tapped all the "40" tops, which is why they only made a handful of them in the beginning.
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Something wasn't right with the strings --- maybe they were the original strings from 2016 and had gotten a little oxidized, so I changed them out. Also, a couple of the open gear tuners are stiff, possibly for the same reason, so I'm going to see what I can do to get them moving more freely.
Edit: I'm reading that lubricating them shouldn't be necessary, so I'll try turning them during the next string change.
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Very Nice Photography
I also have and love my E8D. I agree with those who say it is different but equal to a Martin HD-28.
However, what I really wanted to comment on is your photography. Many people insist on using a flash which I think often makes the foreground look overexposed and the background too dark. Your photos of your E8D look very professional like a magazine. Nice job! |
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Thanks, campacj! They're all take with my iPhone, but I'm mindful of the light and positioning, so a flash is unnecessary. This guitar has darkened a little more, and of course, I've added a custom guard from Holter Pickguards. Maybe I'll add an updated photo or two, since this thread got bumped.
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