Went to the store to get music stand NGD

[Scolaguitar]

Originally Posted by vindibona1

Congrats!
So, how does it sound compared to the DSS-17?

I'm embarrassed to say I don't remember much about the DSS-17 or the 517. The one thing was the Martin had really tight tuning pegs when I was trying to tune it.

[Scolaguitar]

Originally Posted by rumble

Any idea what CLA. Denotes in model designation, CLASSIC ? J35??
My take on this model is that it is noticeably lighter than my previous E10SS and E20SS . I think they scaled down on both top ,back and side plate thickness The bridge plate seems to be a bit smaller as well.

Classical finish is what I see one of the shops calling it. I saw a video from Acoustic Shoppe at Winter NAMM Eastman booth talking about them.
And yes definitely lighter than my E20SS.

[Scolaguitar]

Thanks again everyone for the well wishes and congrats!

[tippy5]

Way to go! And getting rid of the baby taylor gets a high 5 from me.

Stumbled on this video that has 3 guitar shootout with your model:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9-_D1JaVjo

[rwmct]

Nice! Always impressed with Eastmans.

[Goat Mick]

That is a gorgeous guitar!!! A cool sunburst will steal my heart every time.

[KenL]

I like that a lot, great looking guitar.


Twenty years ago I went in for strings and came out with my old Guild D-46. That was a lucky day for me!

[Dru Edwards]

Congrats! Gotta love those first strum unexpected buys. Enjoy.

[martingitdave]

lol! Music stand trip turns into a NGD! Happens to the best of us. Enjoy! :-)

[jazzguy]

Awesome guitar. Love the finish.

[Scolaguitar]

Originally Posted by tippy5

Way to go! And getting rid of the baby taylor gets a high 5 from me.

Stumbled on this video that has 3 guitar shootout with your model:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9-_D1JaVjo

I stumbled on his videos. I think I preferred the Collings in this line up but I sure would hope so considering it A LOT more coin.

Thanks again everyone! Perhaps sometimes the guitar picks us.

[docwatsonfan]

congrats OP !

nice guitar!

so nice, I went out and got one for myself

folks, this guitar is advertised as 1 11/16

FWIW: mine measures right in the middle of 1 11/16 and 1 3/4

1.715

pretty close to the Gibsons 1.725, or 1 23/32 , or whatever they call it now

[Mark E]

Congrats on the new E1SS-LTD. It's a beauty ! In fact, I have one coming myself. Looking forward to it.

[Pura Vida]

Oh, my... I'm really resisting the urge with this one, mostly b/c of the nut width. But docwatsonfan's comment is making me reconsider before they're all gone. Last year, I got one of their LTD models (a 12-fret 00) for my daughter, and it's simply wonderful.

[Scolaguitar]

You all got me curious so I measured mine. Mine is 1 11/16s, maybe just a hair over.
Anyway, looking forward to some more NGDs with this model.