I’m 63. Played with a lot of folks. You play as cleanly as anyone. And not in some esoteric way. You are blessed with an ear that hears each guitar’s unique quality. Peace!!
Wow! Very cool to hear! I hope you enjoy it. I’m still enjoying my E6OM and play it almost daily. The Eastman guitars are made so well and age beautifully. I’ve had a 335 style electric from them (my introduction to Eastman) since 2012 and it’s Great as well.
Yeah, glad you caught that! I was thinking “blue eyes crying in the rain “ or “I’m so lonesome I could cry “something like that in the key of E lol. Thanks for your kind words as always!
I actually traded a Martin OM-21 for an Eastman E8OM-TC and couldn't be happier with the tone, playability and value. Keep up the good work Lucas, you are an inspiration! Wish I could play like you!
That’s very very kind of you! I really appreciate that. That’s quite the trade. Eastman guitars truly are that great in my opinion. I posted a video a long while back about how I traded a Gibson semi hollow for my Eastman T185 and never looked back. I own one of their acoustic guitars now as well and honestly think it’s one of the great guitars in my arsenal, and I’m very fortunate to own some guitars built by small luthier‘s as well. Hope you’ll stick around the channel to check out some more videos. I actually have quite a few Eastman videos coming up in the next few weeks as I just shot a bunch at this music store again. I wish you many more years of enjoyment with your E8tc, and thanks again for watching!
Hi Lucas, thanks for all these Eastman reviews. I bought an AC 122-2CE two years ago to compliment my PRS SE Angelus. Dark and bright is what I was looking for and they really are. I soon discovered that I preferred the 1.75 nut on the Eastman and recently purchased an AC 222CE to replace the PRS. The choice of the 222 was in large part based on your review of the guitar your father bought. It's brightness compliments the darkness of the 122 just as I thought it would, and they play as much the same as any two guitars can. I love the PRS and still own it, but the Eastmans are my main guitars now. Thanks for everything you do.
Oh, that's so cool!! My pleasure, and those AC222s' are just awesome guitars. My dad's sounded great from day one, and is still getting better every time I pick it up. Actually thinking about doing a blind shootout with it and a Taylor 414 or 814 I have access to thanks to a couple friends, as it sounds so good! Never tried the PRS acoustics actually. I've been curious though. I wish you many years of enjoyment with your Eastmans, and thanks again for watching these videos!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that! Feel free to stick around the channel to check out some more videos. I’ve got some interesting stuff coming out soon and another video involving an Eastman in the not too distant future
Hey man, my pleasure and thanks for watching the video! It’s always nice to hear from other Eastman guitar fans like yourself. I have three Eastmans now, and love them as much as any other guitar I own. Coincidentally I actually have some more Eastman content coming up soon on the channel, so stay tuned!
That’s very sweet of you! Thanks so much for watching. I feel lucky to get to play and make music for a living. I couldn’t see myself doing anything else :-)
Adirondack is a trade name not a wood species. The most commonly used wood as Adirondack Spruce is Red Spruce, though other varieties have also been used.
Ohhhh...maybe you can do a comparison with the 10 and your e6. Just came across your channel and am really loving it. You've got some major playing chops
Thanks so much for your kind kind words! I will definitely try to do that when the store reopens. We are back in lockdown up here in Ontario right now. I am planning on going back there to do a shoot though, so they May have a 10 in stock. In my particular situation the 6 that I purchased is a warmer sounding guitar with more low and, and perhaps a little less overtones. The 10 was very snappy and percussive. I’d say it really lends itself well to finger style blues and things of that nature, but it did not have the low end of the E6OM that I ended up getting for myself. I’d say the E6 is a great all-around guitar, and very very loud. Both have a ton of headroom and sound much bigger than their size. You just have to wait a little longer for the red spruce to open up. I have a parlour guitar with a red spruce top and love it by the way. Just preferred the Sitka on this particular style of guitar from Eastman. Can’t go wrong with either. Hopefully artisan guitars will get more in stock soon. I think they did just get a new shipment of Eastmans from what I have seen online. I watch their videos every so often.
@@LucasHaneman ok, I didn't realize the 10 you were playing was for sale at a shop. Just from videos I've seen I think the 6 may be what I'm wanting. Hopefully they will get one in Nashville to try. I started off a few years ago in my 30s with a seagull s6, but wanted to upgrade and the om/000 size with mahogany b/s have been the sound and comfort I've liked the best.
Fantastic review Lucas! No question, this E 10 OM is a great guitar for the money. Buy now, prices are going up! Adirondack gives you so much more horsepower than Sitka. In fact I'm wondering if this E10 would better suit you Lucas. You're a powerful player!
Hey Paul. I know what you mean, I have a parlour guitar with Adirondack spruce as the top and it’s amazing. To be frank I would say between the two guitars I chose the right one. Of course every guitar is different so therefore every top is different. Mine is very loud in person and has a lot more low end then this particular guitar. Of course with Adirondack that will come in time and generally I’d say I prefer Adirondack over Sitka, but my particular E6 is turning into a monster! It is the loudest guitar I own. It’s actually the only guitar I have to be careful how hard I hit it to make sure I’m not over driving microphones. Pretty special stuff! Despite its small size it sounds like a guitar that can certainly be used for Bluegrass and all that. It’s a nice addition. I Love the Adirondack Engleman etc. on my other guitars, but I also love having the Sitka as that option I’ve never had before. I am toying with the idea of getting one more guitar eventually with a baked Adirondack top on a larger body size just to round things out completely though:-) Someday, someday. Thanks for watching as always!
Nice! I got an E8 OM with the thermo cured top, so it already sounds aged. Super awesome guitar, as all Eastman guitars seem to be. Exceptional value all around. I just wish they made a classical guitar.
You know what, I have thought about that as well. I feel like they would make a killer nylon string given the great arch tops and mandolins they make along with these steel strings. Thanks for your opinions as well on the torrified top. I’m thinking if I ever decide to order a large bodied guitar in the future from a local builder I would go for Thermo cured Adirondack spruce. Glad to hear you like your E8
Nope got it wrong African Mahogany back and sides Kyaha Wood seems to be lutheries dirty secret at the moment Honduran is pretty rare and expensive now. Not Nitro finish anymore either it’s Tru tone a priority poly finish . Don’t be fooled players Nice playing Lucas as always guitar sounds great.
Thanks for commenting and watching the video. Yes you’re right about African mahogany. They just get some pretty figured stuff compared to lots of other companies. Found that out after I recorded the video. At this time it was still nitro, but they have switched to true tone as of late I Love nitro, but I am fine with any finish as long as it’s not super thick. From what I’ve tried myself so far in the true tone variety it seems to be pretty nice.
Hello Lucas, listening to you it came to my mind that the E10 OM is probably a very versatile instrument that fits well with different playing styles. I find it difficult to answer your question about my favorite Eastman guitar since I have none yet. I would love to play some Eastmans and find out. I would especially like to find out if their double top instruments make any difference. Eastman is obviously copying the popular Martin guitars, but they haven't copied the Martin guitar yet that I would be interested to play. On my list is the 0-18 which I would love to compare with a Guild M40. Eastman`s small bodied 00s have a different body shape with a rounded shoulder, and I believe this gives them a different tone than the OM shape, I suppose more like old timey blues boxes. However, I am currently quite happy with the guitars that I already own. I found out that I prefer the smaller body shapes because they are so convenient. I can play them sitting on my bed with my legs crossed. So, I still play my Guild M20 a lot in open C, and my PRS Parlour guitar in standard tuning.
Thanks for your great comment my friend! You’re right, I don’t believe that Eastman makes a very small bodied guitar like a parlour guitar with mahogany back and sides as of yet, but I’ll see if I can track anything down for you that I am not aware of yet. I agree with you completely regarding the convenience of small bodied guitars. I find my little parlour guitar made by local builder Peggy White not only to be inspiring because it is an incredible instrument despite its small stature, but because it’s a very inspiring song writing tool to sit down with on the couch or anywhere for that matter! They are also just so easy to play. I am also really digging my new E6OM by Eastman though for very different reasons. To me it’s a great instrument for recording, and it has all the horsepower of my larger dreadnaught, in a package that makes me want to play more songwriter styled music or finger style blues. There’s something about Mahogany that I never understood before now and it’s been quite the eye-opening experience! The most important thing is that we get inspiration from the tools we have around, whatever they may be. Thanks for watching and glad to hear you are still enjoying your guitars. ... Oh yeah, I almost forgot. I was talking to the store owner of this particular shop today to try to set up the next shoot date and unfortunately he doesn’t have any of the double top instruments in stock right now. I’m really curious about them, but he isn’t sure if they would sell well in this city because of the price point being relatively high for Eastman. I suppose he has a point there, but here’s hoping I can twist his arm someday into ordering one to do a demo on as I would absolutely love to try it!
Eastman make a E10 P a parlour with mahogany back and sides. Not sure how this compares to Martin sizes, but it is small. I haven't played it and would love to know how it compares with E20 P, the one with Rosewood back and sides
Ah just the info I was wondering about myself. Thanks for that! I have not tried the Eastman parlour guitars, but I imagine the E10 would be a nice snappy sounding guitar with a good amount of fundamental thanks to the Mahogany.. I know from my experience that my personal parlour guitar not made by Eastman isn’t exactly a size 0 in the Martin nomenclature, but for me it is definitely close enough to get me in that ballpark, and in either case I find smaller bodied Guitar‘s offer a certain special something whether they have Mahogany or Rosewood back and sides. Rosewood would be more overtones and maybe a touch more low end, although lo end can vary a lot from Guitar to Guitar depending on top thickness etc. and it doesn’t always have to do with Mahogany or Rosewood from my personal experience. Hope this helps Thomas and perhaps this would be an interesting Eastman for you to look at as it would be very close to a prewar 018 at a great price :-)
@@LucasHaneman Hello Lucas, I am not quite sure if you are answering me or to the previous post in this thread by Ak Fisher. Anyway, I would definitely give the Eastman Parlours a try if I had the chance. But from what I know so far not all Parlours may suit my taste. While I appreciate a small body size for convenience I don't want too much snappiness. I don't have a feeling for playing the blues, it is just not my music. I am rather looking for a beautiful tone for folky fingerpicking, with some warmth and good sustain. This is why I like my M20 so much. My Parlour guitar was a spontaneous purchase. It just looked at me and cried "Buy me!" :). The PRS acoustic guitars are not too expensive, I paid about 470 €. It is all mahogany but laminated back and sides. So, the sound has some warmth although not as full-bodied as my M20. Actually, I bought it because I wanted a not too expensive guitar that I can take out to campfires and the like. But somehow it got me. It has a narrow 1 11/16 '' neck, and I found out that a slim neck is fun to play. I can be quicker around the neck, and the more I play it, the less snaring I produce. I think we should discriminate between Single-0s and Parlour guitars. I know that the denominations are used differently by different companies but for me a single-0 or concert size guitar has the same body shape like a Martin OM or OOO with a rather square upper bout and a pronounced waist, only smaller. On the other hand, a Parlour guitar has this rounded upper bout. I don't know if this always stands for a big difference in sound but what I can tell is that my Single-0 shaped Guild M-20 sounds different and more full-bodied than what I would perceive as a typical Parlour guitar sound. So, the next small guitar on my wishlist would be the Guild M-40 which is the same guitar as my M-20 but with a spruce top instead of mahogany. There is a shop nearby where I could test it and compare it with a Martin single 0-18, just to give the ridiculously expensive Martin a chance :)
@@thomasgaida7174 I suppose I was replying to both of you. If you were looking for warmth Thomas, you might like a small body guitar with a Sitka or cedar top for something more in the folk vain. If you’re more into this style, and the singer songwriter thing, you might even like looking at Rosewood for some contrast to what you already have. For me I enjoy the extra overtones and low end of Rosewood for a small parlour size guitar, but of course that’s just me :-) and everyone is different. Those guitars sound great. I didn’t know that the PRS acoustics were so affordable. Awesome to hear!
I just purchased this guitar a few days ago and love it. I've been playing an Eastman E1om for the last year or so and love it so much I thought I'd buy it's 'big brother' the E10om. Wow, what a gorgeous instrument it is, the mahogany back and sides just pops with the nitro finish on it. And the sound is heavenly, a little different to my E1 but that's why I bought it, for a different sound. I love the playability of these OM size acoustics. Thank you Lucas for your enthusiasm about Eastman guitars, it is infectious. Watching you show your skill on this guitar makes me happy, and shows me what is possible. You're the man!
Ah, thanks so much, and glad you like your E10! Really like the E1s' too. Have told a lot of students and friends about those as they are such great value. My lovely wife got me an E6OM for Christmas a couple years ago, just after I shot these videos, and I love it too. Gig it all the time, and the thing is always in tune.. Great road guitar, and awesome axe to bring out when I don't want to take my luthier made stuff
Lucas, you are so entertaining. Your unique style in your guitar playing as well as your verbal presentation puts a smile on my face. Anyway, I am debating between getting an E10om or an E6om. I saw your video, Ep 100 on your getting the E6om from your wife for Christmas, so I get the feeling you will be favoring the e6om. But the heartwarming, mushy stuff aside, do you thing the extra few hundred for the adi wood is justified in the sound of the e10om versus the e6om? I am not able to get my hands on either one, so it will be a long distance purchase, so a little input would be great. From the videos, it sounds like the e6 is warmer, and the e10 is punchier and louder. They say in guitar forums that adi takes longer to break in than sitka. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Lucas, and thank you for all of your great reviews and playing.
Thanks for the kind comments and for watching. You are completely right when it comes to Adi and Sitka spruces. To be completely honest, it all comes down to your playing style. If you are a digger than adi can be a great fit because it’s stiffer and has a higher volume threshold. Sitka on the other hand is a little more mellow and full of the fundamentals instead of the over tones. For lots of versatility Sitka can be a great choice for its slightly more mellow attack. I have Adirondack spruce on one of my custom guitars and for my heavy handed playing style I think it’s the best. For whatever reason between the E10 I demoed and my personal E6 I like the slightly bass-ier and warm sound of the E6. Now if this were a dreadnaught I would definitely do Adi. Hope this helps and if you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask!
Such a pleasure listening to you play Lucas. You have an extraordinary ability to play percussively yet still remain delicate and nuanced. I am sorry to ask here (because it does not relate to this Eastman guitar, which I am considering purchasing right now) but am wondering whether you see music and chords in any different way given your unique gift (I will not call it an impairment at all due to your obvious ability). All the best to you.
Thank you for the kind words. It’s very interesting because I’ve never really stopped and thought about how I play. I guess because I started playing at 6 I never knew I was learning differently. The only thing I do know is my ears are ridiculous and that’s because I had two amazing teachers who pushed me. I scare students apparently because I can hear when their pinky or any other finger is in the wrong position. Lol
That is an excellent question! My wife is going to check some of the footage to see if she can see the neck as we did crop the shot. If we can’t tell, I’ll check when I go back in in a couple of weeks for more filming.
Not yet, but I really hope to! I’m suppose to go back to this shop soon, as he got a ton of new guitars and I’m hoping he’ll have some torrified tops. Just have to get through another lockdown here in Ottawa.
the guitar sounds great, and you played really well. Frankly, I do not have any experience with Eastman guitars. I am more of a Yamaha guy, and own 2 Yamaha acoustics.
Thank you so much for your kind comments! I love the stuff Eastman is doing these days, but for that matter I’ve always loved Yamaha guitars as well, and have featured a couple on the channel over the past year or two. I’m really hoping to get my hands on one of the FG3, FG5 or L series guitars for review one of these days. I’ve heard only great things! Anyways, if you ever stumble across an Eastman don’t hesitate to give it a try as I think they are one of the best bang for buck acoustic guitars out there now, along with Yamaha and a couple other brands I would put right up there. Hope you stick around the channel. I try to do equal amounts of acoustic and electric guitar content these days as I love playing both and try to help people who play both along with their guitar journey
@@LucasHaneman Haha, thanks for the prompt response. In fact, was tempted to get the FG5 some time ago, but dropped the idea when I realised it was probably GAS occurring again
You can make a "Coca-Cola can with strings" sound amazing :) I'd love to see a video about your right hand technique, I really like it.. All the best once more Lucas!
That’s very nice of you man! actually, that’s a really good idea for a video. I appreciate that. I think I’m going to do it soon after I get through the ones that I have planned out at this time! Thanks for the suggestion
ua-cam.com/video/7KN7f6gdGR8/v-deo.html @@Morten_Nielsen1979 Here it is guys! I finally got around to making that video two weeks ago conveniently enough :-) it was in the back of my mind for a long time. Will call this part one of a two or three part miniseries on my right hand technique. This is the finger style addition. Enjoy!
@@LucasHaneman Thank you Lucas. Looking forward to the next two episodes. I never thought about the even volume from each finger. I will think about that next time when I play.
It was the song “new beginning “off my first solo album called “this is what’s up “. It’s a bit of a mixed bag album stylistically. There is a lot of jazz and a little bit of soft finger style music like that. I still play this song from time to time, though as I wrote it for my late mother before she passed away from cancer. Since that time, my output has become a lot more focussed on blues, funk, R&B, and a bit of Americana style music with my project the LH express. We’ve got our stuff up on the streaming platforms, but this first album was released under my own name and is only available as a hardcopy at this point. Again, thank you for your kind words!
Actually, I miss remembered that. I thought it was the song “new beginning “off of my first solo album, but I just listened back and it was something I improvised in dropped D
I’m 63. Played with a lot of folks. You play as cleanly as anyone. And not in some esoteric way. You are blessed with an ear that hears each guitar’s unique quality. Peace!!
This comment truly made my day. Thank you so much for your generosity! Can’t tell you how much I appreciate your kind words.
I like the way you really pluck the strings with force when you play finger style.
This video right here is what convinced me to just buy one of these used. Thanks man. Great review -- great playing. 😎
Wow! Very cool to hear! I hope you enjoy it. I’m still enjoying my E6OM and play it almost daily. The Eastman guitars are made so well and age beautifully. I’ve had a 335 style electric from them (my introduction to Eastman) since 2012 and it’s Great as well.
Lucas going a bit cowboy! What an elite player he really is, love his playing so much.
Yeah, glad you caught that! I was thinking “blue eyes crying in the rain “ or “I’m so lonesome I could cry “something like that in the key of E lol. Thanks for your kind words as always!
I actually traded a Martin OM-21 for an Eastman E8OM-TC and couldn't be happier with the tone, playability and value. Keep up the good work Lucas, you are an inspiration! Wish I could play like you!
That’s very very kind of you! I really appreciate that. That’s quite the trade. Eastman guitars truly are that great in my opinion. I posted a video a long while back about how I traded a Gibson semi hollow for my Eastman T185 and never looked back. I own one of their acoustic guitars now as well and honestly think it’s one of the great guitars in my arsenal, and I’m very fortunate to own some guitars built by small luthier‘s as well. Hope you’ll stick around the channel to check out some more videos. I actually have quite a few Eastman videos coming up in the next few weeks as I just shot a bunch at this music store again. I wish you many more years of enjoyment with your E8tc, and thanks again for watching!
Hi Lucas, thanks for all these Eastman reviews. I bought an AC 122-2CE two years ago to compliment my PRS SE Angelus. Dark and bright is what I was looking for and they really are. I soon discovered that I preferred the 1.75 nut on the Eastman and recently purchased an AC 222CE to replace the PRS. The choice of the 222 was in large part based on your review of the guitar your father bought. It's brightness compliments the darkness of the 122 just as I thought it would, and they play as much the same as any two guitars can. I love the PRS and still own it, but the Eastmans are my main guitars now. Thanks for everything you do.
Oh, that's so cool!! My pleasure, and those AC222s' are just awesome guitars. My dad's sounded great from day one, and is still getting better every time I pick it up. Actually thinking about doing a blind shootout with it and a Taylor 414 or 814 I have access to thanks to a couple friends, as it sounds so good! Never tried the PRS acoustics actually. I've been curious though. I wish you many years of enjoyment with your Eastmans, and thanks again for watching these videos!
Amazing guitar and amazing playing! 👍👍
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that! Feel free to stick around the channel to check out some more videos. I’ve got some interesting stuff coming out soon and another video involving an Eastman in the not too distant future
☑️ nice bro 👍 love the Eastman acoustic line , have several now and have on order the E10OM ❗️😊
Nice!!! They are amazing guitars
Great review man, all the best from Australia
Thanks so much! Much appreciated and cheers from Canada!
Hey man... Found you through my search after my new Eastman guitar 🎸
Tnx for what you do it is really fantastic 🙏 Tnx for you 😍
Hey man, my pleasure and thanks for watching the video! It’s always nice to hear from other Eastman guitar fans like yourself. I have three Eastmans now, and love them as much as any other guitar I own. Coincidentally I actually have some more Eastman content coming up soon on the channel, so stay tuned!
Wow! I need one of these. Great work Lucas!
They are awesome! Killer value, but price is going up just like everything else. Still great guitar!!
Great playing Lucas.
Thanks so much man! I appreciate you watching it
I love watching and hearing you play! Inspirational!
That’s very sweet of you! Thanks so much for watching. I feel lucky to get to play and make music for a living. I couldn’t see myself doing anything else :-)
@@LucasHaneman BTW, you are responsible for me buying a Eastman AC122 1CE. I love it! I found one on eBay for $400, almost new.
Nice!!!! Glad I’m an enabler of G.A.S.! Lol
Adirondack is a trade name not a wood species.
The most commonly used wood as Adirondack Spruce is Red Spruce, though other varieties have also been used.
This is true. I tend to refer to it as Adirondack and videos as this is what most people know it as in my experience. Thanks for watching the video
Very cool playing.
Ohhhh...maybe you can do a comparison with the 10 and your e6. Just came across your channel and am really loving it. You've got some major playing chops
Thanks so much for your kind kind words! I will definitely try to do that when the store reopens. We are back in lockdown up here in Ontario right now. I am planning on going back there to do a shoot though, so they May have a 10 in stock. In my particular situation the 6 that I purchased is a warmer sounding guitar with more low and, and perhaps a little less overtones. The 10 was very snappy and percussive. I’d say it really lends itself well to finger style blues and things of that nature, but it did not have the low end of the E6OM that I ended up getting for myself. I’d say the E6 is a great all-around guitar, and very very loud. Both have a ton of headroom and sound much bigger than their size. You just have to wait a little longer for the red spruce to open up. I have a parlour guitar with a red spruce top and love it by the way. Just preferred the Sitka on this particular style of guitar from Eastman. Can’t go wrong with either. Hopefully artisan guitars will get more in stock soon. I think they did just get a new shipment of Eastmans from what I have seen online. I watch their videos every so often.
@@LucasHaneman ok, I didn't realize the 10 you were playing was for sale at a shop. Just from videos I've seen I think the 6 may be what I'm wanting. Hopefully they will get one in Nashville to try. I started off a few years ago in my 30s with a seagull s6, but wanted to upgrade and the om/000 size with mahogany b/s have been the sound and comfort I've liked the best.
Fantastic review Lucas!
No question, this E 10 OM is a great guitar for the money. Buy now, prices are going up! Adirondack gives you so much more horsepower than Sitka. In fact I'm wondering if this E10 would better suit you Lucas. You're a powerful player!
Hey Paul. I know what you mean, I have a parlour guitar with Adirondack spruce as the top and it’s amazing. To be frank I would say between the two guitars I chose the right one. Of course every guitar is different so therefore every top is different. Mine is very loud in person and has a lot more low end then this particular guitar. Of course with Adirondack that will come in time and generally I’d say I prefer Adirondack over Sitka, but my particular E6 is turning into a monster! It is the loudest guitar I own. It’s actually the only guitar I have to be careful how hard I hit it to make sure I’m not over driving microphones. Pretty special stuff! Despite its small size it sounds like a guitar that can certainly be used for Bluegrass and all that. It’s a nice addition. I Love the Adirondack Engleman etc. on my other guitars, but I also love having the Sitka as that option I’ve never had before. I am toying with the idea of getting one more guitar eventually with a baked Adirondack top on a larger body size just to round things out completely though:-) Someday, someday. Thanks for watching as always!
Nice! I got an E8 OM with the thermo cured top, so it already sounds aged. Super awesome guitar, as all Eastman guitars seem to be. Exceptional value all around. I just wish they made a classical guitar.
You know what, I have thought about that as well. I feel like they would make a killer nylon string given the great arch tops and mandolins they make along with these steel strings. Thanks for your opinions as well on the torrified top. I’m thinking if I ever decide to order a large bodied guitar in the future from a local builder I would go for Thermo cured Adirondack spruce. Glad to hear you like your E8
Nope got it wrong African Mahogany back and sides Kyaha Wood seems to be lutheries dirty secret at the moment Honduran is pretty rare and expensive now.
Not Nitro finish anymore either it’s Tru tone a priority poly finish .
Don’t be fooled players
Nice playing Lucas as always guitar sounds great.
Thanks for commenting and watching the video. Yes you’re right about African mahogany. They just get some pretty figured stuff compared to lots of other companies. Found that out after I recorded the video. At this time it was still nitro, but they have switched to true tone as of late I Love nitro, but I am fine with any finish as long as it’s not super thick. From what I’ve tried myself so far in the true tone variety it seems to be pretty nice.
Hello Lucas, listening to you it came to my mind that the E10 OM is probably a very versatile instrument that fits well with different playing styles. I find it difficult to answer your question about my favorite Eastman guitar since I have none yet. I would love to play some Eastmans and find out. I would especially like to find out if their double top instruments make any difference. Eastman is obviously copying the popular Martin guitars, but they haven't copied the Martin guitar yet that I would be interested to play. On my list is the 0-18 which I would love to compare with a Guild M40. Eastman`s small bodied 00s have a different body shape with a rounded shoulder, and I believe this gives them a different tone than the OM shape, I suppose more like old timey blues boxes. However, I am currently quite happy with the guitars that I already own. I found out that I prefer the smaller body shapes because they are so convenient. I can play them sitting on my bed with my legs crossed. So, I still play my Guild M20 a lot in open C, and my PRS Parlour guitar in standard tuning.
Thanks for your great comment my friend! You’re right, I don’t believe that Eastman makes a very small bodied guitar like a parlour guitar with mahogany back and sides as of yet, but I’ll see if I can track anything down for you that I am not aware of yet. I agree with you completely regarding the convenience of small bodied guitars. I find my little parlour guitar made by local builder Peggy White not only to be inspiring because it is an incredible instrument despite its small stature, but because it’s a very inspiring song writing tool to sit down with on the couch or anywhere for that matter! They are also just so easy to play. I am also really digging my new E6OM by Eastman though for very different reasons. To me it’s a great instrument for recording, and it has all the horsepower of my larger dreadnaught, in a package that makes me want to play more songwriter styled music or finger style blues. There’s something about Mahogany that I never understood before now and it’s been quite the eye-opening experience! The most important thing is that we get inspiration from the tools we have around, whatever they may be. Thanks for watching and glad to hear you are still enjoying your guitars. ... Oh yeah, I almost forgot. I was talking to the store owner of this particular shop today to try to set up the next shoot date and unfortunately he doesn’t have any of the double top instruments in stock right now. I’m really curious about them, but he isn’t sure if they would sell well in this city because of the price point being relatively high for Eastman. I suppose he has a point there, but here’s hoping I can twist his arm someday into ordering one to do a demo on as I would absolutely love to try it!
Eastman make a E10 P a parlour with mahogany back and sides. Not sure how this compares to Martin sizes, but it is small. I haven't played it and would love to know how it compares with E20 P, the one with Rosewood back and sides
Ah just the info I was wondering about myself. Thanks for that! I have not tried the Eastman parlour guitars, but I imagine the E10 would be a nice snappy sounding guitar with a good amount of fundamental thanks to the Mahogany.. I know from my experience that my personal parlour guitar not made by Eastman isn’t exactly a size 0 in the Martin nomenclature, but for me it is definitely close enough to get me in that ballpark, and in either case I find smaller bodied Guitar‘s offer a certain special something whether they have Mahogany or Rosewood back and sides. Rosewood would be more overtones and maybe a touch more low end, although lo end can vary a lot from Guitar to Guitar depending on top thickness etc. and it doesn’t always have to do with Mahogany or Rosewood from my personal experience. Hope this helps Thomas and perhaps this would be an interesting Eastman for you to look at as it would be very close to a prewar 018 at a great price :-)
@@LucasHaneman Hello Lucas, I am not quite sure if you are answering me or to the previous post in this thread by Ak Fisher. Anyway, I would definitely give the Eastman Parlours a try if I had the chance. But from what I know so far not all Parlours may suit my taste. While I appreciate a small body size for convenience I don't want too much snappiness. I don't have a feeling for playing the blues, it is just not my music. I am rather looking for a beautiful tone for folky fingerpicking, with some warmth and good sustain. This is why I like my M20 so much. My Parlour guitar was a spontaneous purchase. It just looked at me and cried "Buy me!" :). The PRS acoustic guitars are not too expensive, I paid about 470 €. It is all mahogany but laminated back and sides. So, the sound has some warmth although not as full-bodied as my M20. Actually, I bought it because I wanted a not too expensive guitar that I can take out to campfires and the like. But somehow it got me. It has a narrow 1 11/16 '' neck, and I found out that a slim neck is fun to play. I can be quicker around the neck, and the more I play it, the less snaring I produce. I think we should discriminate between Single-0s and Parlour guitars. I know that the denominations are used differently by different companies but for me a single-0 or concert size guitar has the same body shape like a Martin OM or OOO with a rather square upper bout and a pronounced waist, only smaller. On the other hand, a Parlour guitar has this rounded upper bout. I don't know if this always stands for a big difference in sound but what I can tell is that my Single-0 shaped Guild M-20 sounds different and more full-bodied than what I would perceive as a typical Parlour guitar sound. So, the next small guitar on my wishlist would be the Guild M-40 which is the same guitar as my M-20 but with a spruce top instead of mahogany. There is a shop nearby where I could test it and compare it with a Martin single 0-18, just to give the ridiculously expensive Martin a chance :)
@@thomasgaida7174 I suppose I was replying to both of you. If you were looking for warmth Thomas, you might like a small body guitar with a Sitka or cedar top for something more in the folk vain. If you’re more into this style, and the singer songwriter thing, you might even like looking at Rosewood for some contrast to what you already have. For me I enjoy the extra overtones and low end of Rosewood for a small parlour size guitar, but of course that’s just me :-) and everyone is different. Those guitars sound great. I didn’t know that the PRS acoustics were so affordable. Awesome to hear!
I just purchased this guitar a few days ago and love it. I've been playing an Eastman E1om for the last year or so and love it so much I thought I'd buy it's 'big brother' the E10om. Wow, what a gorgeous instrument it is, the mahogany back and sides just pops with the nitro finish on it. And the sound is heavenly, a little different to my E1 but that's why I bought it, for a different sound. I love the playability of these OM size acoustics. Thank you Lucas for your enthusiasm about Eastman guitars, it is infectious. Watching you show your skill on this guitar makes me happy, and shows me what is possible. You're the man!
Ah, thanks so much, and glad you like your E10! Really like the E1s' too. Have told a lot of students and friends about those as they are such great value. My lovely wife got me an E6OM for Christmas a couple years ago, just after I shot these videos, and I love it too. Gig it all the time, and the thing is always in tune.. Great road guitar, and awesome axe to bring out when I don't want to take my luthier made stuff
Lucas, you are so entertaining. Your unique style in your guitar playing as well as your verbal presentation puts a smile on my face. Anyway, I am debating between getting an E10om or an E6om. I saw your video, Ep 100 on your getting the E6om from your wife for Christmas, so I get the feeling you will be favoring the e6om. But the heartwarming, mushy stuff aside, do you thing the extra few hundred for the adi wood is justified in the sound of the e10om versus the e6om? I am not able to get my hands on either one, so it will be a long distance purchase, so a little input would be great. From the videos, it sounds like the e6 is warmer, and the e10 is punchier and louder. They say in guitar forums that adi takes longer to break in than sitka. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you Lucas, and thank you for all of your great reviews and playing.
Thanks for the kind comments and for watching. You are completely right when it comes to Adi and Sitka spruces. To be completely honest, it all comes down to your playing style. If you are a digger than adi can be a great fit because it’s stiffer and has a higher volume threshold. Sitka on the other hand is a little more mellow and full of the fundamentals instead of the over tones. For lots of versatility Sitka can be a great choice for its slightly more mellow attack. I have Adirondack spruce on one of my custom guitars and for my heavy handed playing style I think it’s the best. For whatever reason between the E10 I demoed and my personal E6 I like the slightly bass-ier and warm sound of the E6. Now if this were a dreadnaught I would definitely do Adi. Hope this helps and if you have any other questions don’t hesitate to ask!
Such a pleasure listening to you play Lucas. You have an extraordinary ability to play percussively yet still remain delicate and nuanced. I am sorry to ask here (because it does not relate to this Eastman guitar, which I am considering purchasing right now) but am wondering whether you see music and chords in any different way given your unique gift (I will not call it an impairment at all due to your obvious ability). All the best to you.
Thank you for the kind words. It’s very interesting because I’ve never really stopped and thought about how I play. I guess because I started playing at 6 I never knew I was learning differently. The only thing I do know is my ears are ridiculous and that’s because I had two amazing teachers who pushed me. I scare students apparently because I can hear when their pinky or any other finger is in the wrong position. Lol
I love the look of that Resin body LP in the background, is it a resin back neckpiece also?
That is an excellent question! My wife is going to check some of the footage to see if she can see the neck as we did crop the shot. If we can’t tell, I’ll check when I go back in in a couple of weeks for more filming.
@@LucasHaneman I was thinking that If I had a go at making one I might have to have to insert some carbon fibre rods along with the truss rod
@@AndrewAHayes that’s a good idea. Will definitely add to the stability factor
This guitar sounds really awesome.
It isn’t chimey like the grand auditorium 222/322.
Have you played the e10om-tc version?
Not yet, but I really hope to! I’m suppose to go back to this shop soon, as he got a ton of new guitars and I’m hoping he’ll have some torrified tops. Just have to get through another lockdown here in Ottawa.
the guitar sounds great, and you played really well. Frankly, I do not have any experience with Eastman guitars. I am more of a Yamaha guy, and own 2 Yamaha acoustics.
Thank you so much for your kind comments! I love the stuff Eastman is doing these days, but for that matter I’ve always loved Yamaha guitars as well, and have featured a couple on the channel over the past year or two. I’m really hoping to get my hands on one of the FG3, FG5 or L series guitars for review one of these days. I’ve heard only great things! Anyways, if you ever stumble across an Eastman don’t hesitate to give it a try as I think they are one of the best bang for buck acoustic guitars out there now, along with Yamaha and a couple other brands I would put right up there. Hope you stick around the channel. I try to do equal amounts of acoustic and electric guitar content these days as I love playing both and try to help people who play both along with their guitar journey
@@LucasHaneman Haha, thanks for the prompt response. In fact, was tempted to get the FG5 some time ago, but dropped the idea when I realised it was probably GAS occurring again
You can make a "Coca-Cola can with strings" sound amazing :)
I'd love to see a video about your right hand technique, I really like it.. All the best once more Lucas!
That’s very nice of you man! actually, that’s a really good idea for a video. I appreciate that. I think I’m going to do it soon after I get through the ones that I have planned out at this time! Thanks for the suggestion
@@LucasHaneman I would like to see that video too.
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@@Morten_Nielsen1979 Here it is guys! I finally got around to making that video two weeks ago conveniently enough :-) it was in the back of my mind for a long time. Will call this part one of a two or three part miniseries on my right hand technique. This is the finger style addition. Enjoy!
@@LucasHaneman Thank you Lucas. Looking forward to the next two episodes. I never thought about the even volume from each finger. I will think about that next time when I play.
What was that you played at the end? My that is pretty. Go Leafs!
It was the song “new beginning “off my first solo album called “this is what’s up “. It’s a bit of a mixed bag album stylistically. There is a lot of jazz and a little bit of soft finger style music like that. I still play this song from time to time, though as I wrote it for my late mother before she passed away from cancer. Since that time, my output has become a lot more focussed on blues, funk, R&B, and a bit of Americana style music with my project the LH express. We’ve got our stuff up on the streaming platforms, but this first album was released under my own name and is only available as a hardcopy at this point. Again, thank you for your kind words!
Actually, I miss remembered that. I thought it was the song “new beginning “off of my first solo album, but I just listened back and it was something I improvised in dropped D