Collings I30LC Eastman T64/V Shootout

Chris from Maple Street Guitars compares a Collings I-30LC DKCHSB and an Eastman T64/V-GB-T, both with Lollar P90 pickups. Which one do you like?

[@themandrewbays]

You can really hear the tailpiece jangle on the Eastman. The Collings seems like it captures all the string vibrations and sends it back into the guitar. The Eastman sends that sounds ONTO the guitar.

[@mortonwilson795]

Great comparison, thanks! The Eastman had the edge for me, esp on the earlier clean settings - bit more of an acoustic 'halo' which suits my playing approach. When you cranked the amp a bit the Collings jumped out - very similar to my Casino (modded with Lollar P90s / '50s Wiring) - raunchy and tight. Both beautiful instruments - if push cam to shove I'd go with the Eastman - it would be a nice fuller / rounder / more 'open' complement to my Casino and Duesenberg Starplayer, both of which I use for more edgy / riffy tracks. Cheers!

[@keithkline3708]

Thanks for the great comparison, Chris! I noticed the biggest difference on the bridge pickups. The Collings sounded more clear and chimey - different but not necessarily better. As an owner of both brands, I'd say you can't go wrong with either!

[@gcharb]

Nice video Chris. I am biased as I have an I-30 that I bought from you a couple of years ago, one of the nicest guitars I have ever played. I do think the Eastmans are a great guitar for the money but the T64 is a little large for me personally as I am not a large person. Keep the videos coming, they are great and very informative!

[@cameraramblings4107]

Collins is awesome, i love the Eastman as its a great value with little compromise

[@maplestreetguitars]

What a great way to put it!

[@mikeaustin4138]

I liked the Collings more, but not 3x the price more. One minor difference - but major for me - is where the neck joins the body. The Collings has much better access to the upper frets.

[@tinto_van_art]

very nice presentation, Chris. Cheers!

[@clarencevickrot3531]

Upper-fret access on the Collings! Collings sounds sweeter

[@jesussavesrick]

Nice video. You should compare both stack of $100's also.

[@gkbradshaw]

I gotta go Eastman on this comparison.

[@TheGuitarRoom]

They both sounded good. I agree that the Collings was at least a bigger sound and had great sound quality. However, the Collins to me sounded scooped like a Martin D28 vs a D18 and the Eastman sounded more balanced. But the quality of the columns was definitely obvious. It just lacked the nut separation for me. A lot of that is the maple in the neck on the Eastman. The Eastman is also punchier. I would have to sit in the room with these two guitars personally. Great job as usual buddy.

[@kw9172]

The Collings has a slight edge, at three times the price however

[@soofitnsexy]

ive seen these at 8 grand...eastman 2160

[@billysimonsjr]

🤜⚡️🤛

[@mitcharney1]

Left out the neck joint difference. Eastman🤩

[@themomentkiller9167]

Collings especially clean but the difference between them I don’t think is anywhere near as big as the price points of both

[@fourthofseven]

Excellent demo as I have been considering both guitars & strongly prefer the Collings. Much more focused, better & cleaner bass, mids & treble. Build quality is superior & cutaway provides much better access to higher frets. The Eastman is a great value & has a much more woody/earthy tones.

[@johnkolbjr8375]

Collings sounded better

[@soofitnsexy]

its 4 thousand dollars more

[@stephentool1316]

The only real way to do that test is to hide the guitars' appearance and go strictly on sound.

[@freddymclain]

it's interesting that you're comparing these two brands...a 2k$ dollar guitar and a 6k$ one.

[@maplestreetguitars]

You'd be surprised at how often we get people asking about how they compare!

[@e.r.559am7]

Eastman and a two rock beats a Collins and no amp

[@johnharrington2400]

neither sounds very good. I've owned a few I-35s. Neither of those guitars sound very good. The Harmony comet sounds and plays better, is more comfortable, as well made and far less expensive. Collings always seem to lack soul and I've owned many, as if they were made by a robot. Never played a Eastman.

[@collybeans586]

Is the Harmony comet even a hollowbody? Looks like a completely different guitar..

[@CBGypsy03]

Each there own, but my collings is something magical.

[@j.j.riverhill2831]

Your mom sounds good