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I cannot speak to what the Pono "tone" is, as I haven't played one.
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Buy whatever floats your boat and don't worry about what other people may say. You are lucky that Eastmans and Ponos are what you prefer as they are relatively inexpensive though you are getting what you are paying for. Be glad that you do not like the sound of Martins and Collings and Goodmans, and Larrivees, and Taylors, and other higher end guitars as they cost much more - though again you are getting what you are paying for in those as well.
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Eastman / Pono
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I have found both the Eastman and the Pono to be very well built guitars. as well, the tone from each is excellent. I personally prefer the Pono over the Eastman: The sustain is far better; the note clarity is excellent; the string spacing is better for finger pickers; sonic package is more 'full' (I think because of the smoother bass response); the feel is more comfortable. Lastly, the customer service from John @ Pono is unparalleled! He even answers the phone when you call! Beat that!! Hope this helps! |
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Jim - I actually have a great love of Huss & Dalton DS guitars, too. It's just too hard for me to justify the cost if I'm not making money playing such a fine instrument.
Lack Focus - I have played Larrivee's some time back but have not been able to locate any locally since the store that carried them shut down. They do make a fine guitar for the price. Kapuna50 - Your $.02 is very compelling. Nice description of the Pono sound matching what I imagined it to be. I may have to take the Pono plunge or I may regret never knowing for sure what I was missing even though the Eastman was the only guitar I've tried out of many that I've sampled lately that really spoke to me. Maybe I'll sell my '68 335 and buy both.......maybe.......maybe not.....I am torn for sure.
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DanleyJ, It's about this 335 of which you spoke...... As if I could pay you what you would probably want !
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I played an E20 yesterday and it sounded incredible, I didn't expect it. Don't let the naysayers discourage you if you find one that lights up in your hands grab it. I for one am conviced.
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