Ok - I need an acoustic and going around in circles deciding what to buy.
I've had some really nice acoustics over the years; Collings, Lowden, Natioanl and multiple Martins, but they're always the first thing to get sold on when I need the cash for something else since I don't actually play all that much acoustic.
Given that my standards have now been raised by owning the above, would I be satisfied with an Eastman such as this?
https://www.peachguitars.com/eastman-thermo-cure-series-e10ss-tc-sunburst-thermo-cure.htmThey look great but don't sound amazing in any of the demos on youtube that I've seen - But then it's impossible to judge the sound feel of an acoustic on youtube on my laptop.
What do you reckon, take a punt on the Eastman or pony up the cash for a Martin / Gibson ........ ?
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So hanging about, I picked up an Eastman (think it was a 00 size) as I know lots here rate them, and I've seen the Paul Davids episode where he runs through lots of Eastman's with their head man in Netherlands.
It was a decent guitar, but out of interest I picked up a used Lowden they had just taken in, and I have to say that for me, the Lowden was in a different league to the Eastman.
Not a fair comparison, the Eastman was £1.2k - £1.5k new, the used Lowden was £2.7k.
After hearing them, whether the difference was worth the extra wonga would be a decision for the individual. Of course the Lowden had been well played in, whilst the Eastman was new.
It could be that you'd be happy with the Eastman, especially if it's your only acoustic. However, you've had other high-end makes in the past....
You know what's coming next: Try a couple side by side before committing yourself.
Best of luck with your decision!
Just sayin'
The appeal of the E1SS was the depth of a dread but the short-scale comfort of 24.75, plus a narrower nut width of 1 11/16, and, of course, cost. I'm delighted with it so far - lovely deep, rich sound but with a nice shimmer on the trebles, which is very important for me.
Highly recommended!