Eastman AC330-12 (All solid 12 String Acoustic). I am IN LOVE!

See the Eastman AC330 12 at our website.
rguitars.co.uk/products/eastm...
A truly wonderful, big open sounding 12 string with beautiful detail.
This guitar has an inspirational sound and I dont think you could find anything of this quality by any other supplier? Maybe I am wrong - let me know in the comments!
This particular model we are fitting with a Fishman Matrix pickup as it will be used for live performance too.

[@BI-km6dl]

Mine arrived a couple of days ago. My friend, you weren’t kidding! Price has gone up but still a steal at 2023 price (around $1100). Despite my initial bias, I am now an Eastman convert. I HAVE SEEEEEEEEN THE LIGHT!

[@DG-mv6zw]

Hey thanks so much for a great review as always. Absolutely stunning guitar in terms of both sound and aesthetic. I'm going to be 60 this year, and nothing would make me happier than to be the owner of this beautiful 12 string. Thanks again. Really appreciate your videos. 👍

[@Mijstrats]

Hi Richard, the Dutchmen here. I was in your shop a few weeks ago playing that beautiful Furch dreadnought. I am considering to add a 12 string to my collection and thought that the Taylor 150 was the wat to go. After seeing this video that feels now completely the wrong way. Thanks.

[@BlackJackMite]

I must admit since I've found your channel, I'm just binge watching everything you've uploaded. I must say your shop sounds like a dream to me! Also, what's your opinion on tanglewood guitars?

[@keithwigley1256]

What after that video ..okay ..was your hearing aid made in China?

[@RoyCornelissen]

Your review of the SB59 convinced me to buy one, loved it ever since. I may just know now what my next guitar will be :)

[@darylwinn5710]

Man that guitar sounds great.

[@keithwigley1256]

Change your medication ..might be a good guitar but not played like that ..bloody awful mess of mingled notes..get a real 12 string player ..get well soon in your hearing..

[@kingrobert1st]

I can imagine it would sound gorgeous if it was in tune! 799 Thai Baht? Yes that's well cheap!

[@johnhonsky6404]

Had just played the AC330 before finding your video. Everything you say is true. The tone quality is reminiscent of a 1960's Fender acoustic 12 string. The action is gossimer, the volume surprising and the sound is astoundingly beautiful.

[@keithwigley1256]

God what where you smokin at the time..

[@paulbanner9612]

@@keithwigley1256 🤣🤣👍

[@toddmcmakin]

Thanks for the nice demo! Have you compared this guitar to the AC630? I owned the 630 and it was a beautiful guitar, but the maple b/a was way too bright for me. Does the 330 tame some of that with mahogany b/s?

[@arieswaters]

So how does the Godin A12 compared to this

[@robertkerr8601]

Love yoir reviews on all the Eastmans you have coming through. Wow! Rhetorical question, how good are they for their price, reagrdless which one you get!!! They project nicely and have a wonderful highs, not too sharp, it's like a nice sheen, and generally nice overall range. They are just phenomenal. And this 12 string, I saw the price and thought...EH????? Checked your video out and was like...jaw drop! Then subscribed haha. Cheers mate.

[@yvovro]

Video mentions a price of 799,-, but your website says €1.109,04. Inflation......?

[@antwilk1981]

Hi Richard, what are your thoughts on the little Peavey Head behind you? I am about an hour and half away from your shop but I'll be visiting one day

[@RichardsGuitarshop]

Totally awesome if you are in to blues/classic rock. Pure tonal bliss!

[@RichardsGuitarshop]

Utterly beautiful. Second to none for classic rock and blues and thats why I have loved Peavey amps for as long as I can remember!

[@alfredopatricio8865]

Hi Richards, are they still being produced?

[@maritjansen9802]

Eastman says this guitar comes with medium 12 strings, which is way thicker than the usual lights. I am sure it will do wonders for the sound, but it will be quite tough to play I'd imagine. And when owners change the strings to regular once, it will change the sound and set up quite a bit I'd imagine?

[@wongnaichungrd]

12s on a 12? Not for me. I have 10s on my Martin 12 String and it works fabulously!

[@maritjansen9802]

@@wongnaichungrdEastman confirmed it to me themselves. I ended up getting the Taylor 254ce. With 10s :-)

[@wongnaichungrd]

@@maritjansen9802 I’ve got a Martin J16 which I’m very happy with.

[@maritjansen9802]

@@wongnaichungrd I was also looking at that one but a bit too costly for what I do with it. The Taylor is perfect!

[@wongnaichungrd]

@@maritjansen9802Nice guitar. The Martin also takes 10s perfect for me. I also have a Taylor 510 from ‘96. It’s a joy to play and sounds better every year!

[@rayclark9643]

Sound boss with a pick but wish you'd lose the pick and play it Richard:)

[@multipipi1234]

Baps.

[@keithwigley1256]

Why is it so many six string guitarist can't play a 12 string..can we hear it played as it should be ...might be a good well made guitar but all the notes fell into each other in a jumbled mess..

[@RichardsGuitarshop]

If thats your way of thanking me for raising awareness of a wonderful guitar - Thank you! :)

[@keithwigley1256]

@@RichardsGuitarshop no problem....would have served guitar and maker better if it was played by some one who could make it sound good... as I said before ..why are so many 6 string guitarists unable to play a 12 string guitar...if your trying to sell it get some one who can play it or is just a wasted video ..your time and ours..

[@DG-mv6zw]

@@keithwigley1256 I've seen your channel. Believe me, you're not qualified to give an opinion on how best to play a guitar. 😀 Fortunately you've got so few subscribers that your lack of musicianship has virtually gone unnoticed thus far! Don't worry, I won't tell anyone if you don't. 😀

[@Bejaardenbus]

My god, your last video is from 4 years ago and you already look so old and bitter in that one. Is this really how you want to spend the last few years of your life, going online and talking shit to a guy showing a guitar? Be better, Keith.