I forgot to mention the E1OM special also features a thermo cured top. That might be partly why it sounds looser and more open than many Eastmans I have played from new. I also suspect they are finessing their bracing/top voicing thanks to partnership with Bourgeois guitars.
@@turrafirmaguitarchannel I have a Yamaha FS5 which is really stunning - the playability and tone are incredible. Judging by your UA-cam channel name you might be in Sydney? I am in the Hills District if you want to compare guitars sometime in the New Year? I would love to play the Eastman and the LL16. Cheers, Bill
I forgot to mention the E1OM special also features a thermo cured top. That might be partly why it sounds looser and more open than many Eastmans I have played from new. I also suspect they are finessing their bracing/top voicing thanks to partnership with Bourgeois guitars.
Great video, very informative, thank you! I wonder how these guitars compare with FS3 and FS5 Yamahas?
Thanks! I would love to get my hands on an F series Yamahas to compare with the Eastmans. They get great reviews.
@@turrafirmaguitarchannel I have a Yamaha FS5 which is really stunning - the playability and tone are incredible.
Judging by your UA-cam channel name you might be in Sydney? I am in the Hills District if you want to compare guitars sometime in the New Year? I would love to play the Eastman and the LL16. Cheers, Bill
Sometimes a guitar needs a neck reset right out of the box.
True, that is a risk buying sight unseen. I guess you could send back.