Great video Lucas, I bought a T59v as a result. I have the usual assortment of LPs, Strats, a Telecaster and a couple of PRS's, but the T59v is easily the most versatile and a pleasure to play. As you've shown it can cope with anything from AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Cream right the way through to jazz. I too love the neck pickup. And for anyone considering an ES-335... check this out first, essentially you're getting most of the extras that would take a 335 to a 355 (inlays and ebony fingerboard) thrown in. The SD Antiquity pickups are sublime. It makes me smile every time I pick it up.
Watched this review again, and man, your reviews are so much fun! You can totally tell when you’re just taken aback by how good a guitar is. It’s great to watch, cheers mate!!! 🍻
Got one last week. My initial thoughts: 1. The neck is wider than any neck on any of the 19 other guitars I've owned in my lifetime, but I'm used to it now. 2. It's heavier than I expected. It weighs roughly the same as my G&L ASAT Classic S. 3. It's quite loud acoustically. 4. I'm playing it through a Line 6 HX Stomp into a Blackstar HT-5R and it sounds amazing. Two years ago, I went to Guitar Center to check out an ES-335. I tried every one they had in the store - about 5 - and none of them would stay in tune worth a damn and I didn't like the finishes, so I went home alone. I wound up buying an ES-339 from Chicago Music Exchange. Very nice guitar, with only two flaws. First, it was noticeably neck heavy. Second, the horns were such that access to the upper frets above high C was difficult. For these reasons, I sold the 339. The T59/V is roughly the same price as a 339 and half the price of the "cheapest" 335. If you're interested in a 335-style guitar, the Eastman is a fantastic deal.
i agree these Eastmans are really good guitars .I played one at Guitar Center and couldnt put it down.those Antiquity pups sing just great sustain..i have a 335 made by Hohner ..its a nice guutar for not costing 3k..i fell in love with the semi hollow thing when i bought the Hohner ..and when i pkayed THIS EASTMAN. it just took it to another level. I cant justify 3k for a Gibson when my Hohner sounds so good...BUT i found this for 1100. And im wanting to move some fear for it..great demo man
Wonderful demo. I love that you didn’t do the whole jazz thing that most reviewers tend to do. The way you demonstrated this guitar is exactly how plan on playing it....after I learn to play as well as you. Thanks for the Pink Floyd intro....great review. 🤘
Luey Sixty-six , I have a 16 year old gibbo and a year old one...... the Eastman is head and shoulders above them in build and also it’s “ mojo” I’m saving for a Eastman lp
These are the style of guitars that are respectfully called “Burst Killers”. I would rather have a 335-style guitar over an LP or SG style guitar anyday. So easy to play. Thanks Lucas for the demo.
Great playing as per usual Lucas. Every time I see an Eastman being reviewed I can't help but think that you're kind of getting custom shop levels of instrument, and so it blows Gibson out of the water. I chatted with one retailer here in the UK and he said there's no CNC at all, simply handmade, which is amazing at this price point. If I had the money I'd go for an Eastman time and time again.
Yes, I’m commenting again, man oh man I can’t get over how good this demo is! Your playing is awesome and it highlights just how amazing this guitar is. This guitar has every sound I’m looking for. It twangs, it rocks, far as I’m concerned this guitar sounds like it’ll cover everything from tele chicken pickin, stratty blues, Gretsch dynasonic twang ON TOP of all of the sounds you EXPECT! I need this guitar in my life! I’m reaching out to dealers for pricing info as we speak! Thank you for this wonderful review Lucas
Wow! The best of the best! Killer tones! They build them with care like a fine concert violin! Lucas you sound awesome playing this. It suits you well!
SJ SMITH - Don’t forget they started making concert stringed instruments !!!! They went into mandolins, flattops, hollow bodies and finally solid bodies !!
Thanks for reviewing Eastman. I don't have one yet, planning on getting one soon, but they don't get nearly enough attention. I first picked one up, a used 380 at GC about a year ago and I was totally just blown away by the crisp, icicle clean tone and the fabulous build quality. PRS took a while to really gain momentum, I imagine the same with Eastman. You just cannot deny such find build quality and tone for too long.
And just like that: I bought another Eastman. Best guitars on the market for the money right now. I own the torrified top HD28 acoustic and bought the SB59V LP mainly after watching your review of it. I had never played one (during covid and local dealer was sold out). So I ordered it, waited six months: and I was not disappointed. I had a LP Trad that had been modified to be more like a R9 with SD antiquity PUs, authentic wiring harness etc and while it was a great guitar - my Eastman blows it away. Not to mention I can play the hell out of it, walk away for a week then pick it up and its still in tune lol. Something no Gibson has ever claimed throughout history. Every guitar should have a French polish finish imo, let’s it breathe and so much more responsive feeling. When will Eastman start making Fenders so I can buy one of those too? 😂
Thanks for this. Very helpful. FWIW - it would also be helpful to hear the guitar 100% dry. No reverb and no delay. I tend to listen for clean sweet and fat treble tones on the high e and the b strings. I really need that.
Great demo Lucas, couldn't agree more. I own a Eastman T386 SB for two weeks now. Great sounding and looking guitar. It just wants to be played with ;).
Hey Lucas, just wanted to say that I really enjoy your reviews and I am happy that you are pointing at everything, even the bad things. Ignore those haters ^^ or at least just see them as traffic gainer. You are doing a great job :) not just as a reviewer but also as a player. Cheers, Lukas
Your review led me to go and buy one of these...beautiful guitar. Had to import from UK to Australia as none available here, all sold out. Great review, great playing, keep up the great work 👍
There is a certain quality of the high end that is hard to describe, I wonder if that's from the unwaxed pickups. Either way, it's nice to see quality like this for that price. Not cheap, but not absurd either.
Lucas- great playing and a wonderful review of this guitar. I have one and it’s been my, “desert island” guitar for the past few years. My only complaint is the weigh- I’m an old dude and I’ve played with the idea of selling it to get a MX185. Anytime I get these thoughts, I come back and watch your video again. Thank you for the reminder of how killer this guitar is. And yes, the cleaner the better for me. This guitar shines in the middle position with little or no grit. Thank you again!!
Great demonstration of what fantastic instruments Eastman is making! Pretty much every Eastman I've seen or heard online appears to be outstanding value for your money. I have a set of SD Antiquities in my Explorer and those pickups just SING! They give my Tim Shaw's in my 335 a total run for their money. I've been watching your videos for a while and finally sub'd (ya know, because you're just a "low-life' UA-camr, or so I've heard ;-) ) God Bless and rock on!
That bridge under dirt is more sort of Tele than 335 ... Wow. Gorgeous tones! And when Gain cranked up your in Greeny and Beast domains easily. Im getting kinda jealous. And have no complaining owning a T486B ...
I have the T486B-BK it’s got the Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90 pups. It stands up to a Gibs@n 335 custom shop at a quarter of the price!! These are handmade by super skilled luthiers I cannot find anything to criticise. The best bit? It cost me just over £1300 !!!! You cannot touch it for value or quality!!!
Great instrument, as their '59 model. The only dowside to this one, if any, is the headstock shape, the weird alignement of the tuners and the trussrod cover that looks a bit cheap... But alright: the rest is killer !!
I hadn't even noticed the tuners until you said that. The casing of the tuner follows the curvature of the headstock. I use a Planet Waves pro-winder when I restring and it hasn't gotten in the way for me. Also the truss rod cover is made of Ebony :P
@@LucasFowler, That was one of the first things that caught my eye. I was thinking they could straighten the sides out like a Martin, then do a big flare at the top.
Or you could buy a Gibson based on liking the headstock shape, then get intimate with the tuners every 9 minutes while playing it because it won’t stay in tune no matter how many times you set it up?
Killer demo. I was looking at D'angelico then remembered my Eastman SB59 is the best guitar I've ever played. Pulled up this demo and I'm like OH 😳. I pulled the trigger on one of these a half hour later. Thanks man. I'd also love to know what amp you're playing those mad tasty licks through if you'd be so kind. 🙌
Hey Lucas, thanks for the awesome demo. I love my Eastman SB59 and this guitar will stay with me till the end. I figure out which Eastman I should get next and I probably buy this one for my collection. I just wonder how it handles feedback with higher gain. I play post rock with a lot of effects and sometimes a lot of gain so I hope it’s not to bad.
Hey Lucas , Wasup? I totally feel how you describe this guitar. I have played a couple like that. First , let me say... I haven't been at your channel long , but I have been impressed by how well you seem to have your life in order. A beautiful wife that loves you and you... Doing what you love.... That being said.... So, I am watching your vids and there was another guitar by the same manufacturer , and I am digging it... Then you say it's Chinese and 2k is the price tag... Woah.... LOL! Then I have to wonder , " Does Lucas reside in Colorado? Maybe he's been frequenting a dispensery ? " Is it really 2k sweet coming from China?
Hahaha I thought that too when they first contacted me. In reality though, they are a company that has been making violins and the like for many years and they have recently started doing electric guitars. They don't make instruments for anyone else and it is almost all done by hand. They really ARE custom shop quality. If you bought a Gibson that was this nice you would pay $6000-$8000 easy.
Pretty darn expensive. I’m a modder. So for me a much less expensive guitar with everything upgraded for less than a 1/3rd the price makes sense for me. But this definitely sounds/seems like a nice instrument. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah Eastman guitars are not "affordable" guitars in the standard sense. I would say they are affordable if you are after a custom shop, hand built style guitar though. But you can most definitely get a great guitar for far less money if you are willing to spend some time upgrading and tweaking it :) I loooooove to tinker and modify guitars!
Thanks for putting this up man! About a year ago, after about 15 years of thinking I was a strat dude, playing them since high school, I got the semi-hollow bug. Did a lot of online research and ended up buying an Eastman t184mx more or less on reputation and reviews. I know exactly the feeling you’re talking about when you picked it up. I’ve a/b’d my Eastman against gibsons, d’angelicas, Ibanez… there’s no contest every time. They’re legit making absolute monster guitars for less than half the price of name brands. For some reason I’m kind of wanting to also own the 186 (the full “335” size version of my guitar). Have you played any of the t186/185/184 by chance? Trying to get a gauge on how meaningful that size change alone would be. Also considering just getting the t59v and then I’ll have a laminate and a solid carved both. Your video definitely moves me in that direction. That thing sounds PRISTINE man. Thanks dude!
Thanks for the video man! I'm thinking about getting one of these, a gibson 335, or a prs ce24 semi hollow as i played one today and it was so versatile. I think im kicking the 335 off the list as Eastman is making better sounding and feeling instrument's now. Let me know if you have any advice or recommendations!
Awesome video Lucas, I also bought the T59V production 3/28/22 inside the case was a Lollar pickup hang tag. So i am wondering if it's loaded with Lollar now? Beautiful great playing guitar!!!
Thanks for your review of the T59. Great sound. I have the SB59/V and absolutely love it! I'd put it up against an LP any day. My question/counsel to you: I'm looking for a semi-hollow electric: 3 Eastmans I'm looking at: T59; T486; T 484. Have you had a chance to play the 486. The 484 is the little brother to the 486. Thanks for you help.
I haven't tried the T486 or the T484 personally, but everything I have tried from Eastman is extremely well designed and built. I would say it's more about which one you like the look and feel of more and what kind of electronics you like. The T59 has Seymour Duncan Antiquities which sound different Jazz/59 combo. And of course the T484 has a smaller body which would probably be more comfortable for people with a smaller frame or if you are more of a solid body guitar player. Bottom line, they're all good.
@@billdornbush5643 just seen your comments. I am trying to decide between the T486 and the T59v also. I like the look of both so it’s more about the sound. Looking for something versatile from jazz to rock. Any advice from your experience? I haven’t played either yet but I’m excited about the future purchase. Thanks.
I'm sure I would have to try this guitar on my own but i think i may need to throw some Antiquity pickups in my SG because that's a tone i been wanting for a while!
Hey Lucas ! Ive really been wanting a 335 and fell in love with a 78 Greco sa700wa but it sold before I could get it. In your opinion would it be better to save up for another greco and have it shipped from Japan or get an Eastman t386? The Eastman is right under 1k and the Grecos range well over that. I know you're a Greco guy so I trust your opinion!
Is it just me or there's a permanent buzz in the background audio ? i was wondering where it was coming from, stopped the video and the buzz stopped immediatly. Did you leave your volume pot opened ? other than that, of course, fantastic guitar, great woody tone and responsiveness, it's worth what it 's worth PS : being a strat guy since ever, i recently acquired an MIJ Edwards e-sa 138/aka 148/ then aka 180 today, carved top, maple body back and sides, mahogany neck and also "black night" ebony fretboard, equiped with seymour duncan sh4/seth lover in bridge, and it's a killer guitar, super loud acoustically, i don't think i'll ever sell it (i said that before already), neck is quite beefy but you get used to it, and the price is less than 1K, all included (shipping+import taxes to France), avis à la population
FYI Eastman do not have ANY CNC machinery!! They pride themselves on being entirely hand crafted ! There is a video on here of a tour of their workshop, wow is all I can say !! No wonder the fit and finish is as near perfect as you can get!
I’ve been playing guitar for 60 years, so I know a talented guitarist when I hear one, and l just heard one, great job buddy !
That rolled off neck pickup tone towards the end is glorious.
Great video Lucas, I bought a T59v as a result. I have the usual assortment of LPs, Strats, a Telecaster and a couple of PRS's, but the T59v is easily the most versatile and a pleasure to play. As you've shown it can cope with anything from AC/DC, Pink Floyd, Cream right the way through to jazz. I too love the neck pickup. And for anyone considering an ES-335... check this out first, essentially you're getting most of the extras that would take a 335 to a 355 (inlays and ebony fingerboard) thrown in. The SD Antiquity pickups are sublime. It makes me smile every time I pick it up.
Watched this review again, and man, your reviews are so much fun! You can totally tell when you’re just taken aback by how good a guitar is. It’s great to watch, cheers mate!!! 🍻
Got one last week. My initial thoughts:
1. The neck is wider than any neck on any of the 19 other guitars I've owned in my lifetime, but I'm used to it now.
2. It's heavier than I expected. It weighs roughly the same as my G&L ASAT Classic S.
3. It's quite loud acoustically.
4. I'm playing it through a Line 6 HX Stomp into a Blackstar HT-5R and it sounds amazing.
Two years ago, I went to Guitar Center to check out an ES-335. I tried every one they had in the store - about 5 - and none of them would stay in tune worth a damn and I didn't like the finishes, so I went home alone. I wound up buying an ES-339 from Chicago Music Exchange. Very nice guitar, with only two flaws. First, it was noticeably neck heavy. Second, the horns were such that access to the upper frets above high C was difficult. For these reasons, I sold the 339. The T59/V is roughly the same price as a 339 and half the price of the "cheapest" 335. If you're interested in a 335-style guitar, the Eastman is a fantastic deal.
I watch all your videos Lucas, but I don't remember seeing you enjoy a guitar this much! The sound is amazing!
I can definitely count on one hand the number of guitars that make me smile like that :)
@@LucasFowler I got one and wow.
Thanks for reviewing anything from Eastman. They have just released a couple of new models that are intriguing. Excellent playing as always!
The consistently wow me with their stuff. I'm hoping they'll want to send me one of the new "junior" style axes to demo!
i agree these Eastmans are really good guitars .I played one at Guitar Center and couldnt put it down.those Antiquity pups sing just great sustain..i have a 335 made by Hohner ..its a nice guutar for not costing 3k..i fell in love with the semi hollow thing when i bought the Hohner ..and when i pkayed THIS EASTMAN. it just took it to another level. I cant justify 3k for a Gibson when my Hohner sounds so good...BUT i found this for 1100. And im wanting to move some fear for it..great demo man
Wonderful demo. I love that you didn’t do the whole jazz thing that most reviewers tend to do. The way you demonstrated this guitar is exactly how plan on playing it....after I learn to play as well as you. Thanks for the Pink Floyd intro....great review. 🤘
You can hear it ring and siiing! Always a sign of top craftsmanship.
I have just purchased one and …omg how well it sounds and looks ….
@@davepocock3055 Awesome man 👍 How do you rate it next to a Gibson : almost as good? On par? Better?
Luey Sixty-six , I have a 16 year old gibbo and a year old one...... the Eastman is head and shoulders above them in build and also it’s “ mojo”
I’m saving for a Eastman lp
Beautiful guitar. Those Eastman guitars are like works of art ☺
I have had mine one week and can confirm……sooo good to play and well built
Just purchased this guitar. It’s extremely well built.
These are the style of guitars that are respectfully called “Burst Killers”. I would rather have a 335-style guitar over an LP or SG style guitar anyday. So easy to play. Thanks Lucas for the demo.
Great playing as per usual Lucas. Every time I see an Eastman being reviewed I can't help but think that you're kind of getting custom shop levels of instrument, and so it blows Gibson out of the water. I chatted with one retailer here in the UK and he said there's no CNC at all, simply handmade, which is amazing at this price point. If I had the money I'd go for an Eastman time and time again.
I can't speak highly enough of Eastman's guitars. They are fantastic!
Yes, I’m commenting again, man oh man I can’t get over how good this demo is! Your playing is awesome and it highlights just how amazing this guitar is. This guitar has every sound I’m looking for. It twangs, it rocks, far as I’m concerned this guitar sounds like it’ll cover everything from tele chicken pickin, stratty blues, Gretsch dynasonic twang ON TOP of all of the sounds you EXPECT! I need this guitar in my life! I’m reaching out to dealers for pricing info as we speak! Thank you for this wonderful review Lucas
That is the absolute best guitar sound….amazing playing and amazing sound. I want one of these Eastmans so bad! Awesome video!
Wow! The best of the best! Killer tones! They build them with care like a fine concert violin! Lucas you sound awesome playing this. It suits you well!
SJ SMITH - Don’t forget they started making concert stringed instruments !!!! They went into mandolins, flattops, hollow bodies and finally solid bodies !!
Thanks for reviewing Eastman. I don't have one yet, planning on getting one soon, but they don't get nearly enough attention. I first picked one up, a used 380 at GC about a year ago and I was totally just blown away by the crisp, icicle clean tone and the fabulous build quality. PRS took a while to really gain momentum, I imagine the same with Eastman. You just cannot deny such find build quality and tone for too long.
And just like that: I bought another Eastman. Best guitars on the market for the money right now. I own the torrified top HD28 acoustic and bought the SB59V LP mainly after watching your review of it. I had never played one (during covid and local dealer was sold out). So I ordered it, waited six months: and I was not disappointed. I had a LP Trad that had been modified to be more like a R9 with SD antiquity PUs, authentic wiring harness etc and while it was a great guitar - my Eastman blows it away. Not to mention I can play the hell out of it, walk away for a week then pick it up and its still in tune lol. Something no Gibson has ever claimed throughout history. Every guitar should have a French polish finish imo, let’s it breathe and so much more responsive feeling. When will Eastman start making Fenders so I can buy one of those too? 😂
Damn that middle position clean is GODLY
Right?
No CNC in there shop, all hand done. awesome sounding guitar. thanks for showing it.
What a guitar, sounds fantastic! Great playing too!
Got a local shop that carries Eastman and tried their SB59 model. Fit and finish is fantastic $1995 with a case.
And I love the antique looking cases too!
Thanks for this. Very helpful. FWIW - it would also be helpful to hear the guitar 100% dry. No reverb and no delay. I tend to listen for clean sweet and fat treble tones on the high e and the b strings. I really need that.
These guitars are excellent. I’ve had mine for a month and only like it more each day.
Great video - that guitar sounds absolutely immense!
Great demo Lucas, couldn't agree more.
I own a Eastman T386 SB for two weeks now. Great sounding and looking guitar. It just wants to be played with ;).
Whoa! That was amazing! I’ve always been a fan of 335’s, and this sounds like it can stand with a Gibson. Great review! Great playing, too!
It’s way way way way nicer than any Gibson I’ve ever tried. It’s Gibson custom shop level at a minimum and I’d say better.
@@dadmadforgot4050 yes i agree i had a gibson es 335 and I like my t486 more. Awesome quality
Lucus! You got skillz…
The guitar sound fantastic too. I just might buy one.
that is a beauty nice work Lucas!
This is one of the best guitars I’ve ever heard.
Hey Lucas,
just wanted to say that I really enjoy your reviews and I am happy that you are pointing at everything, even the bad things. Ignore those haters ^^ or at least just see them as traffic gainer. You are doing a great job :) not just as a reviewer but also as a player.
Cheers,
Lukas
Thanks!
Your review led me to go and buy one of these...beautiful guitar. Had to import from UK to Australia as none available here, all sold out. Great review, great playing, keep up the great work 👍
Well, that's the rainy day fund gone! Great review - thank you for doing it 👍
Nitro finish ,split parralograms , ebony bound neck ,Seymour Duncan pickups ,what’s not to like , I really want one
Eastman guitars💕are just amazing
Ugh. Definitely a dream guitar for me!
That is some heavenly tone.
I thought so too!
There is a certain quality of the high end that is hard to describe, I wonder if that's from the unwaxed pickups. Either way, it's nice to see quality like this for that price. Not cheap, but not absurd either.
Thank you for this guitar demo. I’m a lowlife viewer who will never make it and I love the guitar.
Lowlife guitar players unite!
what a cool guitar ...rings like a bell ...sweet
Great video and great guitar ! 👍
Lucas- great playing and a wonderful review of this guitar. I have one and it’s been my, “desert island” guitar for the past few years. My only complaint is the weigh- I’m an old dude and I’ve played with the idea of selling it to get a MX185.
Anytime I get these thoughts, I come back and watch your video again. Thank you for the reminder of how killer this guitar is. And yes, the cleaner the better for me. This guitar shines in the middle position with little or no grit. Thank you again!!
Great demonstration of what fantastic instruments Eastman is making! Pretty much every Eastman I've seen or heard online appears to be outstanding value for your money. I have a set of SD Antiquities in my Explorer and those pickups just SING! They give my Tim Shaw's in my 335 a total run for their money. I've been watching your videos for a while and finally sub'd (ya know, because you're just a "low-life' UA-camr, or so I've heard ;-) ) God Bless and rock on!
Thanks for subscribing to a failure who couldn't make it in the entertainment business like me :P
Thank you for the video mate - your enthusiasm really cheered me up today - love you from England 🤘
Glad you enjoyed it!
Damn that sounds good. Looks great too. Thanks Lucas.
That bridge under dirt is more sort of Tele than 335 ... Wow. Gorgeous tones!
And when Gain cranked up your in Greeny and Beast domains easily. Im getting kinda jealous. And have no complaining owning a T486B ...
Great review! You are an awesome player, touch, phrasing is spot on
Love your playing brother! That Eastman is outrageous, got me thinking that's my next 6er.
That sounded great nothing and I mean nothing beats a great semi hollow
Great playing! Amazing sustain. Im selling my moded Epiphone to get this baby.
Thanks, Lucas!
Dude, the tone you got here is incredible
Courtesy of the Line 6 Helix :)
Love the vids lucas keep it up
Amazing review! Highly motivated to go for this Eastman!
Subscribed. Love your channel, what a discover!
Thank you!
Gotta have one!!! Amazing.
They are magical instruments in my opinion :)
killer review and guitar, sounds magic
Sounds great 👍
Nice review man. I have major GAS for an Eastman Semi, and I think I've found my baby.
Lucas, not fair. This makes me want to trade my T486 for the T59/V as I love the varnish on my two other Eastman guitars.
I have the T486B-BK it’s got the Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90 pups. It stands up to a Gibs@n 335 custom shop at a quarter of the price!! These are handmade by super skilled luthiers I cannot find anything to criticise. The best bit? It cost me just over £1300 !!!! You cannot touch it for value or quality!!!
Amazing !
lucas , you gotta be a endorser of eastman guitar
I'm just flattered they like my videos enough to send me things to demo :)
Hey Lucas - Great playing & this vid really helped a lot ! Can you tell me please what amp and/if any pedals ? THX!
Clean is the best sound there is.
I want one 😎
Awesome guitar, I bought a t486 and I fucking love it
Great instrument, as their '59 model. The only dowside to this one, if any, is the headstock shape, the weird alignement of the tuners and the trussrod cover that looks a bit cheap... But alright: the rest is killer !!
Mr. Cool, I noticed the same thing ! Makes the tuners look bent. Probably hard to restring with winder ?
@@kylemoran4343 Yep, looks awkward...
I hadn't even noticed the tuners until you said that. The casing of the tuner follows the curvature of the headstock. I use a Planet Waves pro-winder when I restring and it hasn't gotten in the way for me. Also the truss rod cover is made of Ebony :P
@@LucasFowler, That was one of the first things that caught my eye. I was thinking they could straighten the sides out like a Martin, then do a big flare at the top.
Or you could buy a Gibson based on liking the headstock shape, then get intimate with the tuners every 9 minutes while playing it because it won’t stay in tune no matter how many times you set it up?
Boy, you making Eastman look tasty... 🤤 (I busted out me Gibson, so as I can toan-jam along😆👍)
Killer demo. I was looking at D'angelico then remembered my Eastman SB59 is the best guitar I've ever played. Pulled up this demo and I'm like OH 😳. I pulled the trigger on one of these a half hour later. Thanks man. I'd also love to know what amp you're playing those mad tasty licks through if you'd be so kind. 🙌
Did you figure out what amp and pedals have been used ?
I think he likes it.
He definitely does.
Lucas - you mention CTS pots - is the harness '50's style paper in oil ? THX! Love your playing.
The scary way you stare at the camera really makes me laugh. Wonderful playing, wonderful guitar, thanks so much.
Hey Lucas, so when are you shipping that to me? HEHEHE... Man that sounds great! It looks great too!!
9:590 Straight up, I'm knicking that kickarse riff! 🤟😆🎸...
That's "Beating Around The Bush" by AC/DC :)
Oh. Hahaha. Well, there you go.
Eastman T486 review next?
Hmmm I wonder who Gibson's gonna sue next
Heh, Eastman is a Chinese company. Goodluck sueing a Chinese company on copyright, there is no such thing in China....communism.
Wow! Would love to learn what amp and pedals you were using in combination with This awesome guitar??
Hey Lucas,
thanks for the awesome demo.
I love my Eastman SB59 and this guitar will stay with me till the end. I figure out which Eastman I should get next and I probably buy this one for my collection.
I just wonder how it handles feedback with higher gain. I play post rock with a lot of effects and sometimes a lot of gain so I hope it’s not to bad.
Hey Lucas , Wasup? I totally feel how you describe this guitar. I have played a couple like that.
First , let me say... I haven't been at your channel long , but I have been impressed by how well you seem to have your life in order. A beautiful wife that loves you and you... Doing what you love....
That being said.... So, I am watching your vids and there was another guitar by the same manufacturer , and I am digging it... Then you say it's Chinese and 2k is the price tag... Woah.... LOL!
Then I have to wonder , " Does Lucas reside in Colorado? Maybe he's been frequenting a dispensery ? "
Is it really 2k sweet coming from China?
Hahaha I thought that too when they first contacted me. In reality though, they are a company that has been making violins and the like for many years and they have recently started doing electric guitars. They don't make instruments for anyone else and it is almost all done by hand. They really ARE custom shop quality. If you bought a Gibson that was this nice you would pay $6000-$8000 easy.
Never knew I needed a semi hollow body- I do...
These totally rock.
Pretty darn expensive. I’m a modder. So for me a much less expensive guitar with everything upgraded for less than a 1/3rd the price makes sense for me. But this definitely sounds/seems like a nice instrument. Thanks for sharing.
Yeah Eastman guitars are not "affordable" guitars in the standard sense. I would say they are affordable if you are after a custom shop, hand built style guitar though. But you can most definitely get a great guitar for far less money if you are willing to spend some time upgrading and tweaking it :)
I loooooove to tinker and modify guitars!
what amp are you using here ...thanks...sounds great
That's my Line 6 Helix directly into my recording interface, using a model of a Hiwatt :)
Thanks for putting this up man! About a year ago, after about 15 years of thinking I was a strat dude, playing them since high school, I got the semi-hollow bug. Did a lot of online research and ended up buying an Eastman t184mx more or less on reputation and reviews. I know exactly the feeling you’re talking about when you picked it up. I’ve a/b’d my Eastman against gibsons, d’angelicas, Ibanez… there’s no contest every time. They’re legit making absolute monster guitars for less than half the price of name brands.
For some reason I’m kind of wanting to also own the 186 (the full “335” size version of my guitar). Have you played any of the t186/185/184 by chance? Trying to get a gauge on how meaningful that size change alone would be.
Also considering just getting the t59v and then I’ll have a laminate and a solid carved both. Your video definitely moves me in that direction. That thing sounds PRISTINE man.
Thanks dude!
Thanks for the video man! I'm thinking about getting one of these, a gibson 335, or a prs ce24 semi hollow as i played one today and it was so versatile. I think im kicking the 335 off the list as Eastman is making better sounding and feeling instrument's now. Let me know if you have any advice or recommendations!
Hey is the riff you're playing at 10:24 a Big Wreck riff? sounds like the song friends off of the ghosts album. Killer tune.
It's actually "Please Come In" by Black Stone Cherry :)
Awesome video Lucas, I also bought the T59V production 3/28/22 inside the case was a Lollar pickup hang tag. So i am wondering if it's loaded with Lollar now? Beautiful great playing guitar!!!
Just watched both your great vids.
T59v and the Romeo. Looking to get one but totally can’t decide between those two. What’s your take ?
Nice
Too bad you can't find this guitar to purchase anywhere right now... :(
Sounds fantastic, Lucas! What’s your signal path? Maybe post that in your vids?
In this case it's all coming from my Line 6 Helix directly into my interface :)
Lucas Fowler would you please share the patch? The AC/DC tone is sick
Thanks for your review of the T59. Great sound. I have the SB59/V and absolutely love it! I'd put it up against an LP any day. My question/counsel to you: I'm looking for a semi-hollow electric: 3 Eastmans I'm looking at: T59; T486; T 484. Have you had a chance to play the 486. The 484 is the little brother to the 486. Thanks for you help.
I haven't tried the T486 or the T484 personally, but everything I have tried from Eastman is extremely well designed and built. I would say it's more about which one you like the look and feel of more and what kind of electronics you like. The T59 has Seymour Duncan Antiquities which sound different Jazz/59 combo. And of course the T484 has a smaller body which would probably be more comfortable for people with a smaller frame or if you are more of a solid body guitar player. Bottom line, they're all good.
@@LucasFowler thanks for your reply. I'm waiting to get my hands on each of these to play and hear; that's where is really happens.
@@billdornbush5643 just seen your comments. I am trying to decide between the T486 and the T59v also. I like the look of both so it’s more about the sound. Looking for something versatile from jazz to rock. Any advice from your experience? I haven’t played either yet but I’m excited about the future purchase. Thanks.
What is that finish? Red or classic? Looks awesome - and sounds even more awesome!
I'm sure I would have to try this guitar on my own but i think i may need to throw some Antiquity pickups in my SG because that's a tone i been wanting for a while!
They do sound fantastic!
@@LucasFowler I love how clear they sound!
Hey Lucas ! Ive really been wanting a 335 and fell in love with a 78 Greco sa700wa but it sold before I could get it. In your opinion would it be better to save up for another greco and have it shipped from Japan or get an Eastman t386? The Eastman is right under 1k and the Grecos range well over that. I know you're a Greco guy so I trust your opinion!
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Lucas just found your channel and subscribed. What amp did you use? Sounds killer
Is it just me or there's a permanent buzz in the background audio ? i was wondering where it was coming from, stopped the video and the buzz stopped immediatly. Did you leave your volume pot opened ? other than that, of course, fantastic guitar, great woody tone and responsiveness, it's worth what it 's worth
PS : being a strat guy since ever, i recently acquired an MIJ Edwards e-sa 138/aka 148/ then aka 180 today, carved top, maple body back and sides, mahogany neck and also "black night" ebony fretboard, equiped with seymour duncan sh4/seth lover in bridge, and it's a killer guitar, super loud acoustically, i don't think i'll ever sell it (i said that before already), neck is quite beefy but you get used to it, and the price is less than 1K, all included (shipping+import taxes to France), avis à la population
FYI Eastman do not have ANY CNC machinery!! They pride themselves on being entirely hand crafted ! There is a video on here of a tour of their workshop, wow is all I can say !! No wonder the fit and finish is as near perfect as you can get!
I believe it. They are incredibly well crafted instruments.