A '59 Like No Other! - No, it's NOT a Gibson!

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[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Play Authentic? Nah, Play an Eastman :D Specs and initial thoughts - 2:17 Overall Construction - 5:39 Tones - 8:15 Final Thoughts - 14:48 Enjoy!

[@TedSchoenling]

Poking the bear 'eh? What would Mark say ;)

[@Dr_Reason]

Authentic! ... to bad they can't say "The Best!"

[@henrydoan6978]

I dont who you are or why you didnt tape the head stock but gibson will find you and they will sue you...

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Cool guitar. Great review. Wonderful playing. Pricey, but reasonable for what you get.

[@stephenfeldman8104]

Is this guitar yours on loan or did you buy it?

[@jamescbender43081]

If you turn out the lights, look in a mirror and say "Mark Agnesi" three times he appears and sues you for trademark infringement.

[@benedekgabor.]

LoL

[@1thess523]

Bloody Mark Bloody Mark Bloody Mark

[@lapelcelery42]

He put out a new video. It's only two times now.

[@andreasleonlandgren3092]

Hahaha poor Mark..

[@HalfDeadGeezers]

Mark I Used to have A Career Agnesi has the longest middle name I have ever heard.

[@joshuabenton3785]

Wait a second...is this a subtle jab at Gibson??? If so, I love it.

[@monty64]

Not subtle at all! And I loved it as well.

[@laughingdaffodils5450]

Subtle? Subtle as a brick upside the head. G_d bless you and keep you Darrel Braun.

[@DMSProduktions]

@@laughingdaffodils5450 Self censoring again?

[@LUCKYB.]

EastMans LP is a Damn nice Ax when it boils down they could use TV Jones Brian Setzer pickups with 1 meg pods and upgraded wiring but then I like Rock A Billy .. Its really a damn nice ax .

[@fossilmatic]

Yes, I think this is actually the best way to respond to the recent PR rant about “play authentic”.

[@juanvaldez5422]

Yup

[@Zelomeisterdude]

Look for Gibson's new video series: "Lawsuit of the Day-Hosted by Mark Agnesi."

[@BecomingAMan]

Zelomeister beat me to it

[@lazaglider]

Bravo!

[@yourvideos5892]

funniest Gibson jab of the day

[@gp85hkg]

hahahah... that's champagne (".)

[@gp85hkg]

I just mentioned this comment on GOTD...😁

[@CL8ON6]

If anyone, Gibson should sue themselves for making poor copies of great classic guitars.

[@ricklogan3328]

Great comment!

[@brucediamond4703]

Bingo!

[@leroyjenkins4811]

C Ouch! It’s sad but true. Even with modern tech, Gibson is making crappy, overpriced garbage.

[@shawnwright5332]

Bingo👍🇨🇦

[@phayzyre1052]

Gibson’s biggest problem is they have let arrogance cloud their thought process. They think the name “Gibson” alone will carry them to the stars and beyond but Gibsons are not flying off the shelves like they used to in decades past. Gibson has the mentality that they could slap the Gibson logo on a pile of animal excrement and people will shell out thousands just to own one but that’s not the case anymore. Yeah, they fired that weirdo Henry J and that was a step in the right direction but at this point in time they have put themselves in a precarious position and to be quite honest I don’t care who they put as their CEO, their name is so tarnished that nobody wants them anymore.

[@yadakc]

Darrell, I don't know if you read comments from videos this old, but if you do, I want to thank you so very much. This is the video that started my research into the SB59/V, and on August 8th mine showed up at my door from Rudy's music in Scarsdale NY, an Eastman certified dealer. I bought a new 2018 that sat for awhile due to the store being almost new, and caters mostly to people who buy instruments for their beginner children. I was given the standard price of $1957.00, but after explaining to the owner that I'm unable to work, and because I'm only 58, I get a small check each month. I was self employed, no workman's comp, and 100% disabled. I told her how very much I wanted the guitar, and that it would probably be the last one I'd buy, so she came down to $1750.00, but I told her "Thanks, but still more than I could afford.". She called me back later that day, and had spoken with her dad, Rudy Pensa, and that because I wanted it so badly that If I wanted it, I could have it Tax, and shipping included for $1500.00 to my front door!!! I jumped on it, and I was amazed when I opened the case at how much more beautiful they are in front of you than any video, or photo can show. I'm in Love with it, and am going to try to save up for a T59/V to replace my 71 ES335 that got away from me back in 1997. Once again, thanks for turning me on to likely the best guitar I've ever owned, and I've had over 100! Peace, Keith C Richmond VA

[@speedwayaudio3]

Watch it! Gibson might go after you for just holding it.

[@400_billion_suns]

At least he didn't tape over the headstock. When you do that it's instant lawyers, watch out.

[@Damaged262]

Yeah, they served it to the world the other day, GONNA SUE, GONNA SUE and were really pissy about it too! I'd hate to be that guy especially after they took ik it down less than 48 hours later....

[@Mathcartney]

The headstock shape and the Horn are different than the average gibson les paul kinda model, so its cool, even with a tape in the headstock.....

[@brucelk19]

Ya I mean they can’t own the single cut look.. as long as headstock diff I think

[@challeis1]

Hahahaha

[@prtauvers]

I don’t need another guitar-BUT I NEED THIS ONE!!!

[@lone-wolf-1]

I have to say, your vids are of very high quality: informative, well structured, professional camera, light and tone and with your smooth and friendly personality. And a very good taste for visual aesthetics and sweet tones. Allways fun to watch! Greetings from Deutschland

[@alexis-nl6pc]

I'm glad people are finally starting to talk about Eastman! They are such quality instruments that almost no one really considers or has heard of them. Definitely deserve more love

[@reneperrin1628]

I am glad too.... Sort of.... But with the cat out of the bag, prices may go up.... With the quality, Eastman should double and triple their prices, to be in line with the competition, and then I won't be able to afford it anymore :(

[@alexis-nl6pc]

@@reneperrin1628 I agree with you but I'm also glad people are starting to be less afraid of their "made in China" tags and just judging them by their quality and sound. I'm trying to get a T64\v before prices go up since they have been gaining traction recently

[@reneperrin1628]

@@alexis-nl6pc Good luck. It's a beautiful guitar.

[@michaeltaylors2456]

I’ve seen them in GC ? A few years back , 335 style , I thought chibson and didn’t touch it . Ive since changed my stance

[@jimaubrey498]

Have to look at their whole catalog. Very impressive!!

[@billdornbush5643]

I bought that exact guitar and have had it for a month and a half. I absolutely love it! Darrell, you were a big part of my process in choosing this guitar. I listened to this, and the other shoot out video with the Les Paul. Thanks for your help in my process. This guitar will be with me a long, long, long time!

[@brianmulligan3812]

If by exact guitar you mean the one he plays in this video, I now am the current owner of it as of today. It’s easily the best guitar I’ve ever played, way better than any Gibson I’ve tried!

[@billdornbush5643]

@@brianmulligan3812 Glad you are enjoying a great guitar like this.

[@mdub2000]

the nice thing about the gibson dibacle is that i'm learning all about these alternative and better versions of gibson like brands:)

[@jimaubrey498]

Play your authentic ; )

[@DMSProduktions]

Debacle.

[@barnaclestval]

I have a 2018 SB 59 Antique Varnish with Seymour Duncan Antiquities. The guitar is a beast & a real joy to play. It looks & sounds amazing! Eastman guitars are no joke.

[@stevestalock3200]

The binding on my Eastman T486 is beautiful and perfect as well. It's a pleasure to play.

[@RC32Smiths01]

Anything guitar from the 50s, especially one that sounds like that, has my attention and interest indeed! Awesome review man!

[@Cards01]

Thank you for making a video about this guitar. I feel like Eastman deserves way more attention. And the SB Series is just awesome for that price point.

[@cchavez248]

Every Eastman guitar I've touched has been superb! No querks on expensive guitars, no excuses, just value and quality! cool vid!

[@EHou01]

Buy an Eastman and you'll be keeping it forever because depreciation is so bad that you'll get nothing on a re-sale.

[@cchavez248]

@@EHou01 who buys a guitar to resell except Trogly?...!!!!

[@chrisargento2095]

I have a 2017 SB59V identical to the one you are playing except it came with Duncan antiquities. best humbucker guitar I have ever owned in 50 years of playing, thanks for reviewing it

[@jcoulter43]

Great looking and sounding guitar. I will have to check one out. I too have a set of Duncan Antiquities in my new Explorer. Hands down best pickups I've ever heard or played. I need to A/B them with some Lollars. Sounds like a good future video Darrell 😁👍🎸 Keep up the good work, Agnesi is watching 🤣

[@DMSProduktions]

@@jcoulter43 I think he is OUT of a job now!

[@Chessdaddy]

I bought a 2020 SB59/v because of this video and absolutely LOVE the guitar. It's even better than the Gibson Custom Shop Les Pauls I've played. I liked it so much that I bought an SB56/v, which is basically the same guitar, but with P90's. Genuine hand built guitars built by expert craftsmen who take a LOT of pride in their work. It's hard to find anything about these guitars that's less than perfect. This guitar is as close as you can get to an actual '59 without mortgaging your house. Absolutely the best electric guitar I've ever had in my hands. As much as Darrell gushes about how well this guitar is made and how well it plays, he's not exaggerating. It's everything he says it is and then some.

[@KevinDarty]

In light of Gibson's recent attack on guitar makers everywhere, you get a big 👍💯 for showing this beautiful example of how other builders are giving Gibson a run for it's money making excellent guitars. Oh by the way, Gibson, your Mahogany doesn't cost you more than any other builders. Stop raising your prices to pay your legal fees for illegally sourcing your materials. Yes, I went there! Get over it guys! By the way, I love how this handmade guitar still costs less than the average Gibson and makes use of features guitarists love on non-Gibson guitars giving players a breath of fresh air... kind of a more modern Les Paul that meets the needs of modern players. Kudos!

[@TheZen900]

A violin finish on a guitar. I really like that.

[@craigbirchfield417]

Darrell, your reviews should be the boilerplate for all gear reviews on KZbin. They are always interesting, informative, sharp, professional, personable and listening to you doesn't hurt the ears. What Rick Beato is to song analysis you are to gear. Nicely done.

[@dixiewinxeqandmore356]

I finally got a chance to hear your songs on Spotify and I'm blown away!💜, your music is able to calm me down when nothing else will! Thank you!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@comment.highlighted]

Play Authentic? I rather play what’s better 🙂

[@reneperrin1628]

You are right. And I can't think of anything better. I own a John Pisano 2005, played with people who own Benedetto guitars, and I am confident my Eastman plays just as good for 1/3 of the price. You can't beat Eastman's quality and price. I traded my Gretsch Armstrong (which I used to love) for this guitar, and never looked back. Oh, and one thing Darrell did not mention. The sustain. On this guitar.... I can play a chord, go have lunch, and it is still ringing when I come back. Incredible.

[@DougHinVA]

CH... play what you like and stop assuming you know what is 'better'. You have an opinion and we all know what that is like.

[@njslim]

Wonder if the price has been affected by all the recent events.

[@comment.highlighted]

@Rene Perrin I’ve been blessed to have Gibsons, Fenders, PRS, & Ibanez that I’ve collected for my studio over the years. To be honest, I mainly play my MIM Charvel HT because it just feels better to me when I’m practicing or learning new songs. I only use the other guitars when we’re recording, but the Charvel puts a smile on my face every time I pick it up 🙂

[@eltimbalerdelbruc1414]

@@DougHinVA Maybe I'm not aware of CH's past comment history, but why is what CH likes different to "what CH thinks is better?" Surely the two intersects?

[@Zacharydderrick]

I have two Eastmans, acoustic and Semi hollow. My dad has an acoustic that he bought at the factory. They're all that good!

[@ericdenton6664]

Wow. She sounds like a true vintage insturment. Complex tones and sensitivity to playing techniques.

[@SomewhatPeculiar]

Well, this might just be the most beautiful finish I've ever seen. Yours looks somehow even better than the pictures on their website.

[@northland..]

At 11:52-12:07 the simple rock vibe, melted my damn face off.!!

[@jeffreyeagen4896]

Pretty sweet sounding guitar! Can't believe it's solid mahogany and still that light!

[@samfosdick9874]

That's a lot of searching for the right density and perhaps a thorough kiln drying process. Excellent 👌👍

[@KenIn_NH]

Darrell , another great video. I'm really enjoying your work. it's no nonsense, objective with great audio and camera work. That Eastman is a stunning instrument. I've been lusting after several of their mandos for awhile. great builders and reasonably priced. great products. Keep at it!

[@TheZooropaBaby]

im glad that people have already made jokes about Agnesi

[@icenic_wolf]

The clarity when the gain is rolled back is ridiculous! Those pickups sound great. And of course the guitar looks amazing. I'm not sure if a V-shaped neck (soft or otherwise) is for me, but dang, that guitar checks a lot of boxes.

[@snekmeseht]

Beautiful tone on the one-minute solo.

[@Paine-yr9wd]

If you’re thinking about buying a Eastman, go for it, you won’t be disappointed. You really get a lot for your money. I own the SB 59, SB 56, and the Romeo SC and I love ‘em!

[@billdornbush5643]

Just bought this exact same guitar. Don't have it in my hands yet, but after 2 months of research, reading, listening and just hearing your comments, I'm really excited to get it soon.

[@chrishalstead4405]

Your solos are stunning. I could listen to them for hours. Beautiful guitar, if miles outside my price-range.

[@AlanJWatkins]

Dean's attorneys: our headstocks have the added feature of actually keeping our guitars in tune.

[@nofriendtojesus]

Alan they also are not known for breaking off

[@Seraphial]

Doesn't have that Gibson special feature of a removable headstock tho.

[@grannypants9683]

concept

[@TheCream14]

Nice job! Thanks! I just bought a brand new Eastment SB59v. I love it!

[@mikecullen6488]

Just picked up an an 59 with nitro finish and Seymour Duncan 59’s. Gold burst. What a beauty. And what a sound.

[@mikecullen6488]

Got one too. Way lighter too compared to my Gibson.

[@musicsucks5843]

Wow that thing looks just like a Dean guitar lol

[@Superjet113]

LMAO :D

[@jonanderson2026]

Hahahaha

[@eltimbalerdelbruc1414]

I'll swap you a Dean Guitar for this Eastman!!!!

[@panzerlieb]

Actually the lower horn is different on the Deans. Which is why Gibson really doesn’t have a case. Thought they had learned their lesson with PRS. I guess not.

[@ClearAdventure]

I have a Dean EVO, and I am a decent player I guess. It stays in tune and sounds great to me. After 35 years of playing guitar professionally, I kinda know what is good. And I like it a lot for now. - Kevin Venture 🤘

[@connerstines1578]

That's a weapon of mass destruction right there.

[@Esn205i]

Been watching your videos...really like your playing...great sound and very smooth. You seem like a nice guy! Keep rocking

[@brunonjezic6208]

This guitar is incredible! Looks and sound and dynamic! Incredible

[@deckerguitarz5724]

I LOVE watching you!! You are my inspiration for guitar!! I just started guitar like 4 months ago! Keep up the GREAT work!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks! Hope you love playing guitar! It's such an amazing instrument :)

[@ZippyLeroux]

Good for you my man! In a way I'm jealous, I kinda wish I could go through learning to play all over again, especially in the youtube era with channels like this! Although there's always more to learn!

[@deckerguitarz5724]

Ya I LOVE IT!! I just started lessons! I hope to get REALLY good at it one day!!! Also, I just got my first electric guitar!! And I LOVE IT!!

[@ZippyLeroux]

@@deckerguitarz5724 Congrats on the new electric! Again... jealous! ;P

[@deckerguitarz5724]

Zippy Leroux thanks!

[@groovemonkey2498]

Excellent demo, analysis and playing!

[@larrydering1598]

Sweet sweet guitar. Love the clean tones and when playing in the mix.

[@samlelowitch]

It's very striking how pretty the tone is coming out of the Eastman. Nice!

[@sowhat5150]

Amazing. Maybe I can own a 59 Burst after all.

[@firefist8511]

It's still 2300 dollars.

[@johnmcvay4403]

Nevermind

[@firefist8511]

@Chiefline yeah.

[@Supperconductor]

Ebony fingerboard, varnish finish, lighter weight and luthier hand made - reminds me a LOT of my Classical guitars.

[@alexo1998]

Hi Darrell, Have had mine for a year and absolutely love it....and you keep up there great vids

[@guitarz]

Was looking at LPs this morning settling with all their issues... watched this and just picked one up. Thanks Darell!!

[@mikecampbell6011]

The Eastman acoustics are similarly great guitars.

[@CosmicHippopotamus]

Their mandolins are considered by many to be the best bang for the buck at that price point.

[@nxamaterasu]

Ol' Gibson ain't gonna be too thrilled about this one, Darrell..

[@DMSProduktions]

This model is nothing new for Eastman. They've been making them for some years now!

[@poopstarsofficial3535]

Wow, great review! Amazing guitar, and great playing! Well done Darrell.

[@vincentwong4944]

Love the tone and sweet licks you played !!!

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

Thanks VW!

[@hiramgonzalez1367]

I’m a new convert to Eastman, makes me wanna say I “play authentic” quality 😁 My axe is a T386 a 335 alternative without the bill 335’s are known for.

[@johnlibby9355]

Darrell, I'd be interested in you doing a comparison with your Ultimate Epiphone. See how the guitar you picked the pieces for stands up to this one...

[@phil36310]

This truly is a great sounding guitar, perfect for the Mesa Bogie. A perfect guitar in all the sound specters. Love it ! Thanks for sharing.

[@whayneneal]

I'm going to have to go look at one of these. Wow! Very nice.

[@RenalDistress]

What a gorgeous guitar! And great price to pay for a great quality guitar!

[@MiikeyLawless]

Eastman makes amazing instruments. When i first heard of them i was like...theres no way i can justify the price for a chinese guitar. But i was shocked when i actually got to play one. If inwas an LP guy, this is what id be gunning for.

[@J.Burrough]

Absolutely amazingly beautiful guitar!

[@WimRijksen]

That sounds amazing, DB, and some very tasteful playing, as usual.

[@kenhall6525]

Don't show this to Mark Agnesi ! Lol

[@74dartman13]

Nice! That's how a higher end guitar should be...a ten out of ten!👍😎🎸🎶

[@xocnibor]

Amazing - I'll be looking at Eastman - Thanks Darrell!

[@teriakamoto]

That is a Beautiful sounding guitar with sustain for days.

[@chuckprahl170]

Quick put some tape over that logo!

[@user-xk6zo1zg4b]

Will you do a review of all your guitars?

[@garygratzer9670]

Three years later and I can’t believe more people have not found out his special these guitars are. You nailed it!!! I stumbled on mine in 2019 and Han ever played or worked on a better LP style guitar. I’m a guitar tech and get plants to compare to. Thx.

[@rkphighroller]

I have a gold top Eastman SB59 and it never loses tune. I play it every day. I call her Goldilocks!

[@aayushshrivastava8216]

Hey Darrell can you make a video about Brian May's Red Special?

[@mikewhitfield2994]

Thank you for not showcasing a Gibson. And I’ll have to say Eastman really has their act together, making some great guitars. Beautiful playing, as usual.

[@stratmagic6893]

You are talking about Eastwood guitars. Eastman is a different company.

[@Digger927]

I can't play and know next to nothing about guitars but I watch these vids just to learn a little something and hear the freaking awesome solos. That guitar is a beauty.

[@nacienlos70]

One of the most beautiful finishes I have ever seen on a guitar

[@Malum09]

Quality over Age, Gibson please understand that.

[@kylesnyder9452]

Watch your knee caps...Gibson is going to get the boys together and pay you a visit 🤣

[@superhuman33]

"me and the boys out at 4am spreading authenticity"

[@DMSProduktions]

@MorbidManMusic Which are BS! A cap is a cap!

[@dannywoody5497]

Always fabulous demos. Thank you.

[@stkbkr1]

great price and just gorgeous. Rock on!!!

[@goldtop54blues90]

Darrell, you nailed that perfect "Cream tone" That this guitar can do

[@jpcrafton69]

To achieve their target weight, I wonder if they baked or roasted the wood first, so as to remove as much moisture as possible.

[@LeonCabal]

Please don't stop doing what you doing in the exact way you are doing it... Thank you for not being just another guitar youtuber. Your channel is an anxiety reliever

[@aleutianoutlaw]

Hey you finally did one! I told ya they were great guitars. The acoustics guitars are great too! Keep up the good work!

[@MikeLee-lg5vq]

Perfect timing for this review! Next you should review a Dean SG or Hummingbird!

[@jjdillon2007]

I like the satin finish. It almost looks like Tru Oil.

[@jimaubrey498]

Glad to see you still using the true north pedal. I love mine!! Thanks for the great videos and recommendations also killer playing ; )

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

It's a great pedal isn't it! 👍

[@CaffeineInjected]

That tone @14:19 is so vintage. I love it!!

[@LightRoll789]

Watch out bro. Mark Agnesi is gonna personally break into your home and F you up.

[@gastondeveaux3783]

Best woman tone I've ever heard right off the bat.

[@richfiryn]

Having owned 2 of the Eastman guitars, both of the 335 type i can without question say that their instruments are made of the finest craftsmanship and materials available. The word "perfect" you used is absolutely correct. I am currently saving for the model in this video. I already know it will be a stupendous guitar. And their acoustic guitars and mando's ? OMG !!!

[@bobtone101]

That thing is SICK! in the Most Incredible Way! Absolutely Love it! Eastman knows how to build a Great Guitar! Love the Lollar's Too...

[@darkiee69]

If you have a quirk in a handbuilt instrument the builder doesn't take pride in his work.

[@ccjmusic]

It was interesting that you didn’t complain about the shape of the headstock. If it had the word Epiphone on it I’m sure you would have hated it.

[@dowaliby1]

I don't think that's necessarily true, ccj. He owns an Epiphone LP standard and he had a video comparing it to his Gibson LP where he basically said he liked the tone and playability of the Epi as much if not more than the Gibby...

[@ccjmusic]

Alfred Dowaliby sorry, my comment wasn’t clear. I was talking about the headstock only.

[@dowaliby1]

@@ccjmusic no worries, it was probably more in my inability to understand it

[@brunonjezic6208]

Best sounding guitar on your channel for me. Thanks for demo

[@mcmillanalex]

I ordered the SB59/V in Goldburst mid-February 2022. I was told it would ship October-December. I can't wait to get my hands on it and plug it in!

[@Rialas]

Everyone is googling eastman guitars this morning. That is a fine instrument indeed.

[@guitarz]

RIALAS raising my 🖐 guilty

[@Rialas]

James Murphy 👍

[@paranormaltheorist]

Question: If some company started manufacturing guitars with easy-to-break headstocks, could Gibson sue them?

[@johnlebarton9220]

With true deference to Norman Chad, “Pay the man, Shirley”.

[@daniesahshele3179]

That solo riff was simply bad ass..my kind of riffting .. Great job on the presentation..awesome guitar..

[@ronshoud3502]

I may have to buy one, they look and sound amazing! I love your playing, but that solo at the end - gave me chills! It sounded like David Gilmour could have been playing it himself.