What's the best acoustic guitar under €2000,-?

In this video, Milo and Coen answer one of the most frequently asked questions in our store: "What's the best acoustic guitar under €2000,-?". With a lockdown in place in The Netherlands, they've got plenty of room to move around the shop and choose the best one! Let us know in the comments whose guitar you thought was best and we'll choose a winner... ;)
Milo's pick:
Eastman E8D TC, www.tfoa.eu/nl/eastman-e8d-tc...
Coen's pick:
Furch Vintage 2 OM, www.tfoa.eu/nl/furch-vintage-...
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[@bobbybo3458]

I say the Eastman E8D-TC. Always loved the full rich sound of a dreadnaught. Although I recently acquired an Eastman OM, that although it suits me more for fingerpicking, is loud and fuller sounding than I expected. I would love to have a chance to play the Furch. I can only imagine its quality too.

[@maxwellfan55]

ALL the guitars played sounded amazing, all in-tune and great condition. Secondly. Your shop was simply awesome, love the way the guitars are organised and displayed. This is acoustic heaven.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Thanks so much! :)

[@markmckinney9821]

If I was in Europe I would immediately visit that incredible shop. Wow just wow.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Thank you Mark!

[@arjanbohm5697]

I yesterday bought the Eastman E8D TC and couldn’t be happier ! Also kudos to the service of you guys at TFOA ❤

[@lpjbird]

Yesterday I too purchased an Eastman E80m-TC…I did it online & should have it tomorrow, don’t care doing online without playing but I have 2 other Eastman guitars I’m very happy with so I went for it. The E10SS/V I believe is the other acoustic I have and it’s great & a T386 semi hallow I like but think the neck is to thick for me but I try to bond a bit longer…if not I’ll sell it to someone with big hands or long fingers.🤷‍♂️

[@davidcollins1530]

LOVE your final choices, I do mostly fingerpicking and after a long process of listening to maybe 100 sound samples of various guitars on KZbin (before watching your vid) I settled on and purchased something quite close - a Furch OM (cedar rosewood). Also, the first guitar I ever purchased (when I was a kid in the late 70’s) was a Hohner Contessa - which is a very nice Japanese copy of a Martin D-18 (which I still own and love). Thanks guys - you made me feel like I chose well. 😁❤️🎶

[@pcbif]

Thanks. That was alot of fun. You guys chose two great guitars. I think I preferred the Eastman, but I'm a dread guy. As for potatoes, nothig beats them new and boiled.

[@markmckinney9821]

Thank you for directly answering exactly what I was looking for. The best acoustic guitars under 2000. Perfect video.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

:) :) :)

[@theguitarschoolproject3785]

So much fun to watch. Very informative too. Thank you

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Thanks!

[@acousticsong-guitarco964]

I actually loved the sound of the Lowden he played in the beginning

[@dirkjan7351]

furch by far , love the sound of it , much more detailed than de eestman , every string you play on the furch sounds good , mis half of the tones on the eestman , just my humble upinion :)

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Thanks for sharing Dirk Jan :)

[@theapplepaul]

The Furch is magic. Nothing wrong with the Eastman- until you hear the Furch. A real treat - had to watch this video again. My under $2K axe is a Taylor 224- ce Koa, natural finish. Warm with one of the best necks. Plus it plugs in. I have previously owned a '70's Martin D-18, an '80s Guild D40, the 224 koa holds its own. No, the grand auditorium isn't as loud as a dreadnought. but an angelic tone. And will only get better over time. Nice to know they're are still guitars under 2K new, that are special.

[@Glanton74]

A comparison of guitars from 5k to 7.5k would be great. Then you get the big guys like Lowden, SCGC, Collings, Bourgeois etc etc.

[@lenandcindypresley....4830]

I had so much fun watching this.

[@kendanf]

Wow I really would love to visit the shop. I might have to plan a trip and just spend a whole day in there, if that is allowed, ha. Are all these rooms accessible to the public to play the guitars in? Probably a dumb question. Love all the videos and this is one of the few I remember seeing that has views of every room. Really loved this one.

[@nabilprapanca6210]

great video, keep it up!!!!

[@Subjective_JoshNelson]

Man, this shop kicks ass on anything I've seen in the US. Fantastic, Gents! Can you post back what each of your top 5 picks were before you picked the finalist? Warmly, Josh San Diego, Ca. Americas

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Thank you Josh! Means a lot :) Good tip for the next video!

[@goneoverboard2900]

The Sigma sdr28mle takes some beating..all solid woods..the same woods as Martin D28 1937 vintage..check it out..

[@kalvino67]

Imagine trying to do this challenge if you are left handed! There would likely be only two guitars to choose from in the whole store.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

At the moment, 27 actually! It's tough to maintain a lefthanded stock for sure though haha

[@gregjohnson1079]

Being left handed, when I go into a many guitar stores in the states, I feel like I’m a diabetic in a candy store… I can’t try anything- last one I was in had one $200 Acoustic --

[@kerryettinger8177]

I have an Eastman AC222ce. Great guitar!

[@jgonzalez6988]

Can we know the list of all the guitars played? All are very interesting, thank you in advance

[@madamkirk]

This room sounds incredible.

[@alaindel]

I like your video. Thank you for sharing. Maybe new video about Best guitars under 3000$ ?

[@deanmcbride8747]

Loving the furch, I prefer the dreadnought shape Hard to decide on this one. Furch wins. Yeahhhhh. What about best guitar under €3000. Best wishes Dean 🇬🇧

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

That would be a great one to do next, thanks for the idea!

[@deanmcbride8747]

@@thefellowshipofacoustics hey guys what is the best dreadnought for bluegrass style guitar This would make a good video comparison test. Who makes the best dreadnought. I have a d42. So something around €3000 - €6000. Thanks Love the videos you all do. Dean 🇬🇧

[@jamescoughlan8193]

FURCH all day for me but both are great.

[@goldenlabradorskye]

Eastman by a mile........lovely sound

[@tim73639]

This shop looks absolutely incredible, just looking up how long it would take to drive there from the UK...

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Dear Tim, thanks so much! Depends on where you are in the UK... ;)

[@quantumeseboy]

Wasn't there a Gibson j45 studio??

[@IckoDio]

For me its the Eastman E10ss

[@BramMouse]

I think you flipped the sound. When I am wearing headphones I hear the right guy talking in my left ear and the other way around.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Hmm, whoops! Sorry about that ;)

[@davidkyle5552]

Furch 😍

[@incognito2246]

Very good choices guys ! I Like the raw power of Eastman and Blueridge guitars. A next video : your choice between 2 and 3,5 kEuros ?!

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Good one!

[@PeterSvendsen]

I really like the furch. I'm starting to think about swapping my Eastman E20om for the Furch vintage 2 or 3. What is your opinion about the two guitars?

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Well, both incredibly good! I would say the Furch is better if you áre looking for a more traditional or vintage tone.

[@PeterSvendsen]

@@thefellowshipofacoustics I really like the sound of the Collings OM2H, but it was way too expensive for me, so I tried an Eastman E8OM TC and E20OM and I liked the adirondack the most, but I'm still thinking about how the Furch Vintage would sound in compared to the Eastman and Collings.

[@xavierdomange4441]

I prefer the Furch Guitar

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Good choice Xavier ;)

[@scottbeckett111]

What is the model of the Eastman Dreadnaught the guy on the left shows first?

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

It's the E6D Thermo Cured :) --> www.tfoa.eu/en/shop/e6d-tc-eastman-e6d-tc-thermo-cured-top-82541

[@MrArchie765]

Question for Coen, which was the guitar in the middle of your five selections ? Thank you from North Carolina, USA

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Dear Reggie, I believe that was this one! --> www.tfoa.eu/en/furch-blue-gc-sw-spruce-walnut.html

[@quantumeseboy]

Eastman for me.

[@zojtbh7707]

is the dupont at 10:16 still for sale?

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Sold I'm afraid!

[@axel.lessio]

Interesting, the E8D-TC also made it to my final list of potential dreadnoughts. One question that might help me with my choice: do you think a Sigma SDR-28 is that much worse than the Eastman E8D-TC? It's cheaper and it's based on the D-28 as well.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

We used to deal Sigma as well but switched to Eastman because we felt they were of higher quality! Both great guitars though. Keep in mind the Sigma doesn't have a TC top ;)

[@axel.lessio]

@@thefellowshipofacoustics, thanks for your reply! I'm using a Sigma J-45 style all-solid guitar and I'm really happy with the value for the money, so if you say Eastman has an even higher one then I'll definitely keep an eye on the E8D-TC! - Axel

[@robertpattillo2503]

I'm willing to agree that yamaha makes great quality instruments of all kinds. I'll never have one. That's just my bias I know. There's five or six other guitar makers I'd go with before yamaha.

[@drieslambrecht8611]

Martin 00015M here, great value :)

[@markmckinney9821]

How can you go wrong. How are you liking it so far?

[@drieslambrecht8611]

@@markmckinney9821 Dig it! incredible value. I did get a J45 and that's the main squeeze now.. :)

[@TwoCitiesDiametricallyOpposed]

What model is the Eastman? It may be a good idea to put the model number on screen while you’re playing it.

[@milogroen]

It’s the E8D TC :) And that’s a good idea, thanks! - Milo, TFOA

[@shawnsnow6413]

He said E8d TC about 10 times

[@axel.lessio]

@@milogroen, Milo, how does the E8D-TC compare to Sigma guitars like the SDR-28? Is there a massive difference? Thanks.

[@nickfolkmusic]

Wow, guitar sound is very sweet, what audio interface did you use for ? 😮

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

It's mostly the mic's that make the big difference! It's a pair of Neumann KM184's

[@danielhartman5086]

Best 1 found under 2 grand IMO is the Eastman AC 422 CE.. I think it compares if not better than a Taylor 414 CE that cost double the cost of the Eastman.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

That is a great guitar indeed! Eastman really brings a lot of value for your money and can compete with guitars above their price range :)

[@DickWillis1]

Guitar heaven. Could spend all day there.

[@danyjr]

2:50 "It oxidises the woods." Errrr...no. The whole point of baking something in the absence of oxygen is so it does NOT oxidise.

[@whitefoamsea8070]

Eastman E20D Martin D17M Taylor 214 CE Deluxe Stonebridge OM32SM

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@BarryBernau]

Great channel

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Thanks Barry!

[@shawnsnow6413]

Eastman's are hard to beat.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Couldn't agree more :)

[@machelleriffe]

I’m booking a flight to see your shop! 😂

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Haha please do! When will you be arriving? ;)

[@leofransen]

I think I need a new look at the Vega

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Well deserved! It's not a bad guitar at all ;)

[@davidchavez4464]

Eastman played better then expected.

[@jeremystone2658]

What did you expect?

[@dougmarshall5324]

Keep it up make some more fun challenges

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Will do Doug, thanks!

[@TheSkater699]

What model eastman is it?

[@milogroen]

It’s the E8D TC :) - Milo, TFOA

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

What Milo says ;)

[@JeffSimpson-yy2si]

Like them both

[@ryanbloom1738]

Gibson hummingbird studio?

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Good choice as well, but not as versatile as these I believe.

[@gregjohnson1079]

Next time pick out all the guitars and then play them for 10 mins!!

[@Si-Toecutter]

Eastman every time

[@KRASIPARVANOV]

The Eastman was best. Don't you have some of the new Epiphone Hummingbirds?

[@javigar133]

Come on, different league. Eastman cant be beaten at under 2k

[@danielphaley6607]

There isn't a win or loose drama .. when musicians play it's the variation of styles ...and techniques... 🤨

[@javigar133]

Under 2k I bought a mint Román & Rudi Dread that would put those two in a second league. Still, for 2k brand new nothing beats Eastman, interesting you did not check the E10ss/v.

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

The E10ss is great! Milo is more of a dreadnought guy so the choice was easily made ;)

[@javigar133]

@@thefellowshipofacoustics yes, I watched bthe video, just I heard so much of the E10ss varnished. You should have included used guitars, or may be do another one with new vs used on a budget. And show some Román & Rudi, It is your own brand (and I have one)

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

@@javigar133 We would love to do one with used guitars as well, but we feel like it adds no value to our customers. As a used guitar is much more specific than a new one ;)

[@matrixInvader]

Can I come work with you guys

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Send us your résumé at [e-mail] and who knows... ;)

[@mikylenaidoo1779]

the sound channel is reversed.... Awesome video tho!

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Sorry 'bout that, thanks!

[@67fok]

Funny ! Great ...

[@jf542]

furch wins

[@luffyhegalong7915]

Where is the Guild?

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Not here.

[@chiefkikyerass7188]

Any 1300 dollar Yamaha will play.and sound better..with better craftsmanship than anything you have there..fact

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

Fact! Thx for clearing that up Chief, better get rid of all that garbage in our store now 🤣

[@songwritertill8726]

I really HATE the fact that your jacket buttons keep 'itching' the back of the guitars! So hard to take off your jacket during the challenge???

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

It was cold!

[@songwritertill8726]

@@thefellowshipofacoustics - so your guitar rooms are not temperature controled?? Come on....

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

@@songwritertill8726 Haha jeez, you're just looking for something to pin us down on.

[@songwritertill8726]

@@thefellowshipofacoustics - absolutely not! You are my go to shop for ALL my guitar necessities! TFOA is a fantastic shop & has a wonderful repair section. What I was stating is: have consideration for the instrument when you wear jackets with buttons - they scratch the back of the instrument,right? Hope to visit you guys for years to come 👍🙂👍🎵

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

@@songwritertill8726 That's great to hear, thanks very much! :) Our rooms áre temperature controlled by the way :)

[@leraph3904]

i ve got a vintage 1 OM SR. FURCH MAKE AMAZING GUITAR..... why people don't talk more about this brand?

[@thefellowshipofacoustics]

We totally agree with you! 😄