Ryder
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Post by Ryder on Jun 4, 2023 15:31:10 GMT -5
In particular I’m interested in the T64 model…like the ES 330. Lollar P90s.
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Post by windmill on Jun 4, 2023 19:26:00 GMT -5
I have an Eastman AR810, a full body jazz box. which I bought second hand.
It is well built, the fit and finish is very good. I am happy with it.
From this example, they are good value for the money.
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Post by funkykikuchiyo on Jun 5, 2023 10:30:00 GMT -5
I like them a lot. If I was in the market for a 335 style guitar again (I own one I don't plan to offload) Eastman would be on the shortlist of instruments to consider. There is a defensible opinion that only Gibson is going to nail the vibe someone is going for, but among non-Gibson options they're really high on the list.
Just googled that model, and noticed a 1.72" nut width, so just under 1 3/4"... I'm guessing a metric rounding thing. Major selling point for some people, but not everyone. Neck profiles on the ones I've played have been pleasantly round and a bit on the full side, but not chunky or skinny. Not pointing it out to talk you in or out of it, but for some people that is a very quick "yes" or "no" so thought it was worth pointing out.
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Post by LeftyMeister on Jun 5, 2023 12:30:15 GMT -5
I don't have any experience with Eastman but I'm a big fan of Lollar pickups. I have the P90s in two guitars.
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Post by Ryder on Jun 5, 2023 17:36:57 GMT -5
Thanks guys. The owner of the shop where I got the G&L was pointing out those features of the Eastman neck, funky. He’s got the T64 I’d like. I’m going to ask what he would do with me wanting to trade in a guitar on it. I know he takes trades so it would be a matter of how much cash I would need to add.
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Post by Ryder on Jun 9, 2023 16:04:18 GMT -5
Now, I think very highly of the Eastman T64 V with Lollar P90s. This morning I made a trip to the shop I bought the G&L from last week.
I picked this one up and brought it home…after I bought it, yes!
Reminds me of the 335 I had in high school in 1967…except for the pickups of course. This baby is sweet! Weight is 5lbs. 9 oz. It almost floats.
The P90s sound beautiful in its hollow-body. I just sold a semi-hollow with P90s. I like the hollow-body sound much better.
The fit and finish are top notch even being built in a China. I’ll post a photo later.
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Post by Ryder on Jun 11, 2023 13:41:21 GMT -5
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