Apologies for refering the Gibson 335 as a 355. I had been on the phone for most of the morning talking to dealers about a Guild D55 so the number 55 was stuck in my head!
I just got one. This was one of the videos contributing to my decision. And wow, am I happy. Plays as butter out of the box. Sustain is unbelievable. I play fingerstyle and the slightly wider nut is perfect. I’m in love 🥰
Great playing, nice review! Party pooper here I am affraid: I have a 484B for three years and am probably the only guitar player that regrets having bought it. It looks great, that I must admit, although ones' opinion can differ on the headstock shape ofcourse. The SD P90's don't stand out: mediocre sound, I have a (cheap!!) Slick with P90's that are remarkably better than the P90's that come with the 484B. Matter of taste ofcourse, I know. The tuners are of poor quality. First I thought the detuning was caused by the Bigsby, I tried a non trem bridge and discovered that the tuning problems stayed. So I replaced the tuners. One absulutely (imho!) unforgivable problem of this Eastman is the placement of the tuning mechanisms on the headstock. The tuner pegs of both E strings get in the way of the B- and the A- string. First I had the plan of putting new pick ups in the guitar but realised that by then the bloody thing (including the necessary replacement of the tuners) would have become almost just as expensive as a Gibson ES-335 and I would still have a guitar with quite a big design flaw (the location of the tuners). So I am giving it a final set up and will put it up for sale.
I bought 3 second hand Eastman T486’s each with different pickups, all mint condition, plus a second hand tonemaster delux reverb amp, total cost cheaper than 1 Gibson 335. They are phenomenal guitars, without doubt best value on the market.
Beautiful sound rendering here...something that cannot always be said in guitar reviews, even those from people with a lot more subscribers that yourself. Beautiful guitar too (Eastman's are simply great).
I paid $800 American for mine. It’s a second. It had some finish mistakes on the sides. It is an extremely versatile guitar. Great for fingerpicking! It is a heavy guitar like any semi hollow 335 like instrument I’ve never tried a t64v but that would be interesting to see how it felt.
It’s so funny. I had never heard of Eastman. Not even sure how I ended up getting one. I’ve had an sb59 for a few months and like everyone says, it’s the best’59 spec guitar I’ve ever played. Now I want several more! I’m looking at an sb56 right now
Owned a 335 (Heritage's version)....nice...sold it. Got a T486 a couple years ago....WOW!!!!! Truly amazing tone...particular the neck pick up. Best sounding guitar of the 30 or so I've owned in recent years....only paid $1100 new/shipped. Gibson staining QC is better....several stain spots on the binding in places....my only 'gripe'. My SB59 GT is no slouch either...but again, the finish would be better on a Gibson (but at nearly 2x the cost..so....). Love Eastman!!!
I have the Eastman 59SB Les Paul and it’s my favourite Les Paul. It looks like a 59 Gibson burst and plays better than Gibson Les Paul Standard. It’s insane how good these guitars are. Also, got mine second hand, they don’t retain value like a Gibson but damn they play so much better
I have had gibson 335 's , a few eastmans ( 330 and 335 ) and last year i had an stanford 330 and 335 type , all 3 brands are really well build guitars but stanford guitars are the cheapest .
How heavy? Mine is 8lbs 3oz which is better than any Gibson I've tried, and apparently not an unusual weight as I've seen one reviewed that was 8lbs 1oz.
Apologies for refering the Gibson 335 as a 355. I had been on the phone for most of the morning talking to dealers about a Guild D55 so the number 55 was stuck in my head!
I have a T64/V and yes it has blown my mind....I am loving it. This brand flew under my radar for years!
Nice video mate, guitar sounds first class 😎
I just got one. This was one of the videos contributing to my decision. And wow, am I happy. Plays as butter out of the box. Sustain is unbelievable. I play fingerstyle and the slightly wider nut is perfect. I’m in love 🥰
That’s great! Glad I could help you make a decision Tom. They really are superb guitars.
Love my Eastman sb 59, best guitar I've ever owned.
Congrats! I hear about this brand all the time. Never heard anything bad about them.
Great playing, nice review!
Party pooper here I am affraid: I have a 484B for three years and am probably the only guitar player that regrets having bought it. It looks great, that I must admit, although ones' opinion can differ on the headstock shape ofcourse. The SD P90's don't stand out: mediocre sound, I have a (cheap!!) Slick with P90's that are remarkably better than the P90's that come with the 484B. Matter of taste ofcourse, I know. The tuners are of poor quality. First I thought the detuning was caused by the Bigsby, I tried a non trem bridge and discovered that the tuning problems stayed. So I replaced the tuners. One absulutely (imho!) unforgivable problem of this Eastman is the placement of the tuning mechanisms on the headstock. The tuner pegs of both E strings get in the way of the B- and the A- string.
First I had the plan of putting new pick ups in the guitar but realised that by then the bloody thing (including the necessary replacement of the tuners) would have become almost just as expensive as a Gibson ES-335 and I would still have a guitar with quite a big design flaw (the location of the tuners). So I am giving it a final set up and will put it up for sale.
Agree I just bought a new T486 classic and it's a stunning guitar. I have been playing it through the Fender Mustang Micro can't get enough of it.
I bought 3 second hand Eastman T486’s each with different pickups, all mint condition, plus a second hand tonemaster delux reverb amp, total cost cheaper than 1 Gibson 335. They are phenomenal guitars, without doubt best value on the market.
My t-185 Eastman solid all hand carved spruce and maple. It sounds beautiful with the Lollars ! Would not trade for any other!
Beautiful sound rendering here...something that cannot always be said in guitar reviews, even those from people with a lot more subscribers that yourself. Beautiful guitar too (Eastman's are simply great).
Just picked up the same T486B from Guitar Guitar, blown away by it! Perfect for those Oasis riffs✌🏻
Mine is getting Lollar Imperial pups soon.
I paid $800 American for mine. It’s a second. It had some finish mistakes on the sides. It is an extremely versatile guitar. Great for fingerpicking! It is a heavy guitar like any semi hollow 335 like instrument
I’ve never tried a t64v but that would be interesting to see how it felt.
was thinking going for this or a D'Angelico Deluxe SS
Love that spacey fx chain!
It’s so funny. I had never heard of Eastman. Not even sure how I ended up getting one. I’ve had an sb59 for a few months and like everyone says, it’s the best’59 spec guitar I’ve ever played. Now I want several more! I’m looking at an sb56 right now
Owned a 335 (Heritage's version)....nice...sold it. Got a T486 a couple years ago....WOW!!!!! Truly amazing tone...particular the neck pick up. Best sounding guitar of the 30 or so I've owned in recent years....only paid $1100 new/shipped. Gibson staining QC is better....several stain spots on the binding in places....my only 'gripe'. My SB59 GT is no slouch either...but again, the finish would be better on a Gibson (but at nearly 2x the cost..so....). Love Eastman!!!
Don't hear that much. My Eastman is spotless and so much better each Gibby I ever owned.
Very nice guitar 😎🤟
I have the Eastman 59SB Les Paul and it’s my favourite Les Paul. It looks like a 59 Gibson burst and plays better than Gibson Les Paul Standard. It’s insane how good these guitars are. Also, got mine second hand, they don’t retain value like a Gibson but damn they play so much better
I've changed the Humbucker to Gibson 490R & T.
I have had gibson 335 's , a few eastmans ( 330 and 335 ) and last year i had an stanford 330 and 335 type , all 3 brands are really well build guitars but stanford guitars are the cheapest .
What's with the fog in your room? 🤣
Great guitar have one…..heavy
How heavy? Mine is 8lbs 3oz which is better than any Gibson I've tried, and apparently not an unusual weight as I've seen one reviewed that was 8lbs 1oz.
If you think the 486 is cool, wait till you try a T-186 or T-185 or T-184.
my 335 is in the closet
So we know what your effects sound like, but not the guitar
Too much distortion. Let’s hear what the guitar sounds like.
It's reverb mate, not distortion.
@@Lunarrescuemusic was the opening riff improvised?
@@Lennie_peled yes mate, I’m not an especially good lead player to be honest
@@Lunarrescuemusic I think it was awesome! Keep going