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I’ve returned the guitar but intend to find a dealer where I can try a few more out before I buy again. I may have to look at the T486 as well, maybe the relic thing isn’t for me.
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My t59v has nicely done relicing on the body and metal parts but the neck is completely smooth and with the finish, feels fantastic…
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(06-08-2023, 09:32 AM)AlanSam Wrote: I've never seen an Eastman /V distressed down to the bare wood which is what this one looks to be. But as Luke suggests - each to their own.
I agree Alan, if it is distressed down to the bare wood. I didn't get that impression, but it is hard to tell from the photos. The other thing I was wondering was, if it wasn't manufactured that way, how did those marks get there? It doesn't look like short term wear and tear.
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(06-11-2023, 07:15 PM)Brmr Wrote: My t59v has nicely done relicing on the body and metal parts but the neck is completely smooth and with the finish, feels fantastic…
… so do mine!
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My T59/V has relic marks on the neck but not very many, not as many as shown in the pictures from the OP, and honestly from playing I could not tell they were there. They are kind of "under" the finish. I suspect like others here that these marks are as manufactured, but the bottom line is, if it distracts you from playing an otherwise great instrument, that's a problem.
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(06-08-2023, 09:32 AM)AlanSam Wrote: I've never seen an Eastman /V distressed down to the bare wood which is what this one looks to be. But as Luke suggests - each to their own.
I just bought a used Cherry T59 and it does have what I consider reliced dings in the back of the neck. Not very deep and more like "rash". That being said the guitar reeks of craftsmanship. I will say that this reminds me greatly of a Heritage 555 that was recently stolen from me. I paid about 1/3 the price of a used 555.
