Proud new owner of a 2008 Eastman  AC410 (per inside sticker) that appears in all respects to be the same as an AC412.

Just getting back into guitars after a pretty extended hiatus, and found a superb value in this lightly used/not abused solid wood guitar with a LOT of very nice characteristics !!

Glad to be hear !

SD

Decided to make a strap for new guitar since snowed in. A contrast color that imo looks good. Figured as good as this guitar sounds, not just any strap would do. I think the guitar is happy now.
Randy

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Greetings...thanks for the add to the group.  I have a 2011 E10P parlor that I bought in 2016.  It does not have a pickguard.  It was obviously previously well loved and played as noted by considerable pick scratches.  I've always thought it added to the personality of the guitar and didn't mind the look.  I'm at the point that I'm considering selling it and I'm trying to decide if I should put a guard on it or not.  Any advice is appreciated.

If I do decide to add the guard, where might I find one for sale?  Online searches have turned up nothing made specifically for the model.  Used models seem to be going for $800 to $1k.  I would probably list for $550 w/ hardshell case and no pick guard, probably $625 with a new pickguard..  Thoughts?

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On the verge of buying this case for my E1SS DLX. Kind of on fence. No intention of flying soon, however, I do tend to travel with it in car along with dogs and luggage. Wanted a case that could do double duty with martin d-18 and my Eastman without the weight my D18 wood case has. Opinions good and bad are welcome and would love to hear from those that have this case. Thank you

Hello ! I am new on this forum, and I just bought my 1st hollowbody, 1st P90-equipped guitar and diggin' it so far ! Very good sounds, playability is unreal ! But it is not perfect yet.

I am planning to hotrod it, to make it truly perfect.

My 1st gripe, is the tuning is a bit unstable. I have read here that new locking tuners would solve the issue. Would you have any recommendations, model, brand?

My 2nd gripe, I am finding the pickups... a bit uninspiring. Especially the neck pickup. I mean they sound good but I am looking for more mojo. Also, it gets flabby on the low notes on the low E string. I read that was a common issue with Gibson scale guitars, but it might be related to the pickups too. I was thinking about raising the pickups. Has anybody done that on their T64/v?

Also, has anyone swapped the Lollar pickups for an alternative? I keep reading that the Lollars in this guitar are a particularly good fit, but also there seem to be lots of people who find the P90 Lollars bland. I am looking for mojo !


Lastly, is there any mod that you would recommend for this guitar? I have read here someone swapping the bridge for a Graphtech Resomax. What kind of difference I can expect with that?

Thanks a ton !

I’m planning on selling several of my Eastman guitars should I group them together in one post or separately? Thanks Vic.

hi all,

been a while, 'cause i've been avoiding GAS and its temptations  : )


i've got a line on an AC4222ce,  eucalyptus back and sides -- at quite a good price, discounted because the model's discontinued.

john at acoustic shoppe has reviewed it very favourably -- it sounded rich!-- but i've heard some terrible things about euca. generally as a tone-wood (deadening sound), including a propensity to crack.

part of the challenge is that there are so many sub-species.

so:
anyone with direct experience of the 422 A/E  (Aged Eucalyptus)?
any insight into why eastman discontinued the model?

all best, season's best,

noah

Has anyone ever owned/played or know anything about electric guitars made of the ultra lght wood Paulowina?

I have seen this debated in other forums.

Some say the Eastman 805 is the one that evokes comparison to the Gibson L5. What do you think?

Hi all;

Played a 622Ce yesterday and loved it. I'm a Taylor man and do love the Eastman elements you pay much more for with Taylor. Gonna buy my first eastman acoustic to play my Jorma, Chet, Tommy E trype stuff, as opposed to my Eastman 805 I use for Joe Pass.  I only use fingers.

SO the 622 struck me as an amazing picking guitar. Wondering what people think about best eastmans for finger players. 

thx