Eastman AR910CE (2018 Archtop, Violin Finish) Showcase/Demo

[@jjthomchickmusic]

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[@craigsaxonmusic9372]

Wonderful sound, tone, timbre, playing….elegant

[@stringbender57]

Congrats on that sweet Eastman guitar! You play beautifully with such nice touch and tone. I love hearing you play....

[@guitargod6997]

Beautiful playing and a lovely instrument!

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Many thanks!

[@jaycee30865]

You deserve a proper box man. Congratulations. That one sounds just right for you.

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thank you! Yes, we're a perfect match!

[@AGoogleUser-hf5zg]

Sounds like Joe Pass D'angelico on Virtuoso records! nice!

[@lsmith869]

Great taste

[@laserdudeman]

Beautiful guitar. Sounds great!

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thank you!

[@pnojazz]

I use Thomastik Bebop Rounds on mine. 14’s.

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Wow, huge sound!

[@stringbender57]

Gorgeous guitar! Sweet tone.

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thanks!

[@user-dography44]

Danm what a nice guitar

[@andretremblay5344]

Beautiful! Nice guitar very well played. I also buy from Strings & Things in Concord, NH. Great guys who know their stuff.

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Ha, nice! Indeed, very friendly and knowledgeable, hope to visit again sometime. Thanks for watching!

[@leomilani_gtr]

That's a real beautiful guitar, man!

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thank you! Yes, she's a beauty.

[@acwatercolors]

I have the 810ce, same finish, it's a great guitar !

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Nice!

[@acwatercolors]

Fantastic playing by the way!

[@daw162]

I ran across two of these used four years ago for about $1400 each. I bought both, but wised up and sold one to someone who actually plays jazz...I don't. But the appreciation that I have for this guitar is the acoustic sound - it isn't harsh or closed off - it's bold and clear and woody without being dull. They are incredible guitars. I doubt many or any will ever show up again in good condition for $1400 thanks to covid changing the market, but they are probably as good as anything. Both of mine were a little older - still very straight. Very stable guitars, well made and executed not just in the making, but in the selection of stable wood, too.

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Damn, $1400... and I thought I got a great deal, haha. Yes, wood and steel at their finest.

[@EricGlassMusic]

@@jjthomchickmusic I just found one for $1500 but the guy decided not to sell. Still trying to get him to let it go. It's missing the pickup ($200) too

[@In_the_spirit777]

I have a 2006 serial # 170 maybe my favorite guitar I own.

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Nice!

[@Gregdbass]

Smooth!!

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thanks bro!

[@Gk2003m]

Great playing, and gorgeous instrument! Concerning the Thomastik 11s, did you need to adjust the truss rod after changing out the stock roundwounds?

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thank you! I've gone back and forth between flats and rounds a few times and never needed to make an adjustment.

[@Seanhassall]

What a beautiful guitar! And you sound amazing! 🙏😊

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@giantoon]

I have an eye on this guitar, fantastic playing by the way. One question : I noticed why the sound of guitar changed immensely at 3:24? Sound like you did unplug it? I'm interested to hear this model unplugged though since it's made by solid top / back / and side.

[@giantoon]

Oh I just noticed you put 'Acoustic' up there! Thanks!

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thank you! Yes, at 3:24 I removed the amp mic, so all you're hearing is the guitar's acoustic tone as well as the Karma Silver Bullet can pick up. Same thing at 4:20.

[@giantoon]

@@jjthomchickmusic Hey thanks for your answer. May I ask if there are any side dots on this guitar? and on which frets? Since there are obviously not any fret dots on the fingerboard, and I never had a chance to get my hands on this guitar before. Sorry for asking detail question, but would be appreciate your answer.

[@jjthomchickmusic]

@@giantoon Yes, there are side dots at the usual 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, and 12th frets. You can kind of see one at 2:01. They're very clear and helpful, even if you're accustomed to inlays on the fretboard.

[@DrJoshGuitar]

What a beauty! Great playing, and what a great classic tone! Is it harder to play a guitar with no fret markers? I've never tried..

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thank you! You know, on this guitar I feel fine without inlays (there are dots on the side) but it's bothered me on other guitars in the past. My 7 string doesn't have inlays and I do get tripped up every now and then. Also my Cigano (gypsy jazz acoustic) has a marker at the 10th fret instead of the 9th - that made me a little dizzy at first, haha.

[@brixtonsantos8008]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jjthomchickmusic]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@bertrandagostini1019]

Great guitar and smooth playing, indeed. What string gauge do you use?

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thanks! These are Tomastik .011s.

[@thelowmein9143]

do you, or any of your viewers know what the "9" part means in the naming scheme? I get the rest of the nomenclature, but what does the 9 mean please?

[@jjthomchickmusic]

The "9" models have a floating pickup, the "8's" and below have mounted pickups.

[@chrissng5831]

Mine has a Benedetto S6 , i think Johnny smith sound better. what is your thought?

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Cool, I can't speak to the Benedotto as I've never tried one, but I'm sure it's amazing. No complaints with the Johnny Smith, though.

[@guitar_andy]

The best thing about this guitar is the acoustic sound (in my opinion)

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Nothing better than F holes!

[@greggoso600]

that guitar sounds amazing but i truly believe you could make a broomstick sound good, very tasteful playing

[@jjthomchickmusic]

I really appreciate it, thanks you!

[@analogalien]

Great video. Eastman Guitars are fantastic. I'm in the market for an AR910CE. I already own an AR580 and it's great.

[@jjthomchickmusic]

Thank you! Good luck with your search!

[@analogalien]

@@jjthomchickmusic J.J., what strings are you using?

[@jjthomchickmusic]

@@analogalien In this video I'm using Tomastik .011 flats, but in my recent two videos I used John Pearse .011 rounds.

[@analogalien]

@@jjthomchickmusic I use Tomastik, too. I've never tried the John Pearse. I'll have to. Do you have any videos of you using the John Pearse set?

[@jjthomchickmusic]

@@analogalien These two videos have JPs: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYTci4emjqdjnJI kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJfLi6KVnqt0fMU

[@PJ-hn4cg]

I'll save my pennies ...

[@jjthomchickmusic]

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