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I thought I would add a close up comparison of the an E8D-TC with thermocured Sitka spruce compared to an E6D-TC with thermocured unspecified spruce but probably Alpine. There are obvious differences in the grain lines/inch and the Sitka on the 8 is much more toasted. Eastman didn't track or at least won't confirm which of the thermocured 6's and 8's got Sitka vs a limited run of Alpine, but I would have to conclude these are two different species of wood.
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Huge difference. And the unidentified (Alpine) Spruce may even be lighter than the Adi TC models. Sitka always has that pumpkin orange-brown, while some of the other species (Adi, Alpine, Engelmann) get more golden.
Can't wait to get your impressions on how it sounds.
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(04-04-2021, 07:53 PM)Cedar Wrote: Congrats! Would be very interested in your elaboration of the tone being "balanced". Do you like the mids or are they a bit too hot? Does the bass have a comfortable rumble like a Martin or is it "clear" like a Collings?
Not the purchaser but having owned several Eastmans, none of them have the bass rumble of a Martin. They tend more towards mids and highs. Closer to Collings in tone without as much sizzle. I can't imagine the Alpine top as being a severe departure from the normal Eastman tone, but then again I'm only speculating! haha
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Congrats Tom. We are anxious to hear about the tone of course.
My 2016 Eastman AC422 looks exactly like the light wood in your photo.
I wonder if it might could have Alpine Spruce?
