11-04-2021, 06:19 PM
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Thinking about a T386 or T486. Any idea what kind of discount I can expect to successfully negotiate from the dealer MAP. Also, any recommendations on Eastman dealers that are willing to work with you on price.
Lately I’ve had a few take or leave it propositions, they’re immediately off my list.
Many thanks!
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With the popularity and long waiting times for those models, I would say that you would have zero probability for a discounted deal. It’s the old principle of supply and demand.
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Woodstock School of music in Woodstock Illinois.
I've purchase two new eastmans from him , gabe me a really fair deal.
He'll work with you I'm sure ! And he's on HERE
As far as which one I think the 486 is a better value based on the pickups . But I really don't like the flame top and bought a 386 and changed the pickups and wiring. My other from him was a 484 , I can tell you I'd go 16" . I also had a heritage that was 15" better then the 14 but still not as nice as the 16" for me .
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(11-07-2021, 08:07 PM)Zeiss Wrote: Woodstock School of music in Woodstock Illinois.
I've purchase two new eastmans from him , gabe me a really fair deal.
He'll work with you I'm sure ! And he's on HERE
As far as which one I think the 486 is a better value based on the pickups . But I really don't like the flame top and bought a 386 and changed the pickups and wiring. My other from him was a 484 , I can tell you I'd go 16" . I also had a heritage that was 15" better then the 14 but still not as nice as the 16" for me .
Very much appreciated!
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Please post back with pics when you get the guitar ?
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Just got my second 486; love them both! Had a 386, which was great, but I like the SD pickups and fit/finish on 486 more (just personal preference).
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I just bought a T486 Centre Block Classic from GAK £949 which was as advertised, but I have also found them always willing to do a deal. Which is quite amazing because I bought a T386 2 years ago from a different dealer and paid £999
