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The AC630 is flamed maple/engelmann, the combo is magic. Over the past 6yrs I've grown to believe that Eastman's experience carving violins, cello, double bass, etc has uniquely quailified them for matching woods/bracing. Maple has a kind of muting effect (like ebony fretboards) and the softer engelmann spruce matchs so well with that wood.
It's what's inside that counts:
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(09-22-2017, 07:38 PM)Bert Wrote: The AC630 is flamed maple/engelmann, the combo is magic. Over the past 6yrs I've grown to believe that Eastman's experience carving violins, cello, double bass, etc has uniquely quailified them for matching woods/bracing. Maple has a kind of muting effect (like ebony fretboards) and the softer engelmann spruce matchs so well with that wood.
It's what's inside that counts:
Bert,
You alway have some great photos. Thanks for taking us inside the box.
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Trying the photo feature...
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3 of my favs.
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Chapboogie.... hot-0-mighty, you da man.
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Eastman E1SS-CLA-LTD
Northwood R70-000 2019
Martin D-18 2016
Eastman E20SS 2015
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(09-26-2017, 11:04 AM)Bert Wrote: Chapboogie.... hot-0-mighty, you da man.
Got to A-B that vintage varnish slope shoulder against my 1949 J45 and 1958 County Western. The Eastman sounded a bit tighter than the older guitars, but it certainly can hold its own. Eastman is on to something really good with this new line.
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Chapboogie, those are three fantastic guitars.
But that varnish series on the left.... wowzers!
"It's only castles burning." -- Neil Young
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(09-26-2017, 11:26 AM)Scolaguitar Wrote: Here are mine. Sorry my photos don't do justice. Will get out my DSLR camera sometime.
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Scola - which Eastman model is this? Looks like all mahogany model? Very nice....
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I really love those 3. The E10D in the middle is a monster and cool because it has white binding. That 630-BD is the prototype for that model and is gorgeous and the SS/V is a fun departure for me. I had to keep it. Especially after i put the Tortoloid long guard on it. I was told we will be getting the varnish models any day now. I already have 2 of the OO's pre sold.
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