My primary complaint is the nut action, which is too high and will need to be adjusted. The Eastman also comes with a useful looking padded gig bag. I particularly like the “open pore” finish, which is seemingly just that, a clean finish that has sunk into the natural pores of the wood and feels impressively thin compared to many guitars I have tried in and above this price range). The guitar is very attractive in an appealingly understated manner (examples include dark, three ply binding, maple inlay lettering, rosewood headcap). The Sapele top is quite solid feeling, though I imagine it will gain some warmth as it “breaks in” over the coming months (plugged in, the aural need for “breaking in” goes away, of course). The tone lacks some of the richness and subtle breadth of my rosewood OM’s (I know this is a flawed comparison) yet I’m also enjoying the crisp and balanced tone of this very new guitar. Unplugged, the guitar also has a pleasing, mellow tone, well balanced, with some nice shimmer in the high and mids, while still filling out the bottom end in a fairly articulate manner.
Indeed, plugged in, the sound when dialed to my liking is full, clean and rich. Overall, I am quite impressed with the Eastman, and I think it will be a gig-worthy instrument. While I know not all players like cutaway, this, and easy access volume control, were two central features that appealed to me in considering a new guitar and its intended use.) Going between the two necks (Martin LP and Eastman) is quite natural, and the string spacing feels very similar. The neck has a 1 3/4” nut, with a profile just slightly meatier feeling than the low profile necks that I enjoy on both of my Martin OM’s. This is my first Sapele guitar, a very attractive wood that gives off a pleasing Sapele shimmer when viewed at the right angle.
I have played other Eastman guitars and have been impressed with the workmanship, and the AC-GA2CE is no different. I made a low offer on an ebay listed model that had been a NAMM demo, and to my pleasant surprise the offer was accepted, so I got a new guitar. The MSRP on these is $750 while “street” price is $620 for both models. The guitars feature Fishman Sonitone pickups with sound hole controls for volume and tone. The body size is “Grand Auditorium”, a bit larger and deeper than an OM, while a touch smaller than a dread. The GA1 features a solid sitka top, while the GA2 has a Sapele top.
ac-ga2ce/).īoth guitars feature solid Sapele back and sides, mohagany neck, rosewood fretboard, 1 3/4” bone nut, and many other thoughtful design characteristics. With the above ramble in mind, I read with enthusiasm Adam Perlmutter’s positive review in Acoustic Guitar Player of two new Eastman guitars, the AC-GA1CE and AC-GA2CE (Permutter’s review. I’ve been gigging with my “standard” OM-21 Special for a couple years now, and I’m not sure that will change (the damage is done!), though I also like to carry a backup, and I host an open mic on occasion while I haven’t minded handing over my Martin to people who want to play (and indeed this has been deeply rewarding at times), I’d just assume have a “beater” for gigs in tight and hot bar spaces or for hosting open mics, when several people on any given night might request a guitar. Despite this fact, I’ve continued to hunt pretty actively for an inexpensive guitar that is “as good as a Martin.” I haven’t found it (and I don’t believe it exists) however, I am hopeful that there is a lower priced model out there that plays and feels close enough to my favorites to be a worthy back-up or “beater” guitar when the environment warrants. From the incredibly successful singlecut solidbody SB59/v and semi-hollow electric guitars to their acoustic and folk instruments such as acoustic guitars and mandolins: these instruments are crazy good values! You won’t be scared to step on stage or head out on tour with an Eastman, they will last and perform just as you need them to! Finance your next Eastman Guitar purchase with The Music Zoo Credit Card.Several years ago I satisfied my GAS on the (relatively) higher end of things with a Custom OM-21 Special. The Music Zoo is an Authorized Eastman Dealer! Shop for your Eastman Guitar on our site now, or visit our showroom on Long Island, New York! If you’re looking for a guitar with a familiar shape but top-notch specs and some of the best quality control out there – you want to reach for an Eastman. Visit our shop in Farmingdale, New York for an amazing guitar buying experience. Everything you see here is available at our Long Island guitar store. Awesome customer service and secure checkout are always included with your Acoustic Guitars purchase. Buy Acoustic Guitars online now from The Music Zoo! We have a great selection of guitar gear available in our
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