Cheaper Eastman's - opinions

Greatape

A friend just bought an Eastman e6 (or something), heat treated top etc. A sniff over £1000 but soon that model rises to about £1200. 

I was extremely impressed by the build, etc. But £1200 is not in my gift. Has anyone tried the cheaper ranges? Any good? 

bertie

which model (size  OM ? Dread ?)   There's an Eastman E6 OM at Project Music for < £1k

https://www.projectmusic.net/eastman-e6om-tc-guitar-with-thermo-cured-top-and-case-27385-p.asp?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIko6p4qSK-QIVA-ztCh2TJwwvEAQYAiABEgLnc_D_BwE

Greatape

I think it was that

Greatape

Still too expensive for me sadly

bertie

Greatape said:

Still too expensive for me sadly

ah OK ,  your OP made it sound like £1k was OK, but £1200 too much

what budget you looking at,  and are you looking for OM/000 size ?

Greatape

£500-800 is the 'don't get murdered by wife' zone.

Looking for an all-rounder, preferably. 

Greatape

Not a 'modern sounding' acoustic though

Kristo

I’ve got an E1D. It’s incredible value for money. I’ve had some nice acoustics in the past, and rate the Eastman very highly. 

DavidR

Cannot recommend Yamaha's FS and FG series enough. Yamaha would be many peoples go to brand at what sounds like your price range. Eastman has a good rep too but has become a little more expensive in the last few years cf. some other brands 'student' ranges. Marginally more bangs per buck with Yamaha imho. But then I'm a fan.

Yamaha FS Series Acoustic Guitars | Yamaha Music London
Yamaha FG Series Acoustic Guitars | Yamaha Music London

Eastman is a Chinese brand and some have concerns about their employment ethics and wood sourcing. Most Yamahas (a massive Japanese conglomerate) at the cheaper end also originate from China too though so maybe plus c'est la même chose! I would like to think that the products of Japanese industry are more ethical, but that might not be a given.

Teyeplayer

Used to have an E1 OM, think they retailed for around £500 -was a nice guitar, all solid woods etc. Definitely a lot of guitar for the money. 

bertie

Greatape said:

Looking for an all-rounder, preferably. 

wife or guitar ?

Greatape

bertie said:

Greatape said:

Looking for an all-rounder, preferably. 

wife or guitar ?

One, you need an all rounder for. The other, you need multiple examples in order to cover all the bases. 

I couldn't possibly comment as to which is which.

sir_strumalot

I have an E2D, sounds great, plays well, quality is great. It has a sort of evenly balanced tone so is a good all-rounder.

TheMadMick

I have a Yamaha AC3R up for grabs in Acoustics£ if you're interested and it's priced to sell.

Greatape

TheMadMick said:

I have a Yamaha AC3R up for grabs in Acoustics£ if you're interested and it's priced to sell.

Thanks, but I'm definitely the kind who needs to try before buying. 

Soupman

@TheMadMick I wish you hadn't pointed to the Acoustics£ for sale section here. Never bothered looking at it before, there are some good buys in there. Thought I was past the GAS syndrome...doh!

brojangles

The non-baked-top, mid-range, trad/Martin-style Eastmans from a few years ago - E6-D and E6-OM (mahogany), E8-D and E8-OM (rosewood) - are really, really good, and if you're patient you should be able to snag one second-hand for £700-800 I think.

Greatape

brojangles said:

The non-baked-top, mid-range, trad/Martin-style Eastmans from a few years ago - E6-D and E6-OM (mahogany), E8-D and E8-OM (rosewood) - are really, really good, and if you're patient you should be able to snag one second-hand for £700-800 I think.

Cool, many thanks 

TheMadMick

Greatape said:

TheMadMick said:

I have a Yamaha AC3R up for grabs in Acoustics£ if you're interested and it's priced to sell.

Thanks, but I'm definitely the kind who needs to try before buying. 

You're welcome to come and try it any time you're around Merseyside!

Soupman said:

@TheMadMick I wish you hadn't pointed to the Acoustics£ for sale section here. Never bothered looking at it before, there are some good buys in there. Thought I was past the GAS syndrome...doh!

I know the problem. Glad to be of service

brojangles

(I can't say enough good things about my E8D - it's like an HD28 for a fraction of the price.)

Greatape

TheMadMick said:

Greatape said:

TheMadMick said:

I have a Yamaha AC3R up for grabs in Acoustics£ if you're interested and it's priced to sell.

Thanks, but I'm definitely the kind who needs to try before buying. 

You're welcome to come and try it any time you're around Merseyside!

Soupman said:

@TheMadMick I wish you hadn't pointed to the Acoustics£ for sale section here. Never bothered looking at it before, there are some good buys in there. Thought I was past the GAS syndrome...doh!

I know the problem. Glad to be of service

Ah, very kind but in Devon.