Eastman Dreadnought E20D vs E10D Comparison

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In this video, Robinson Earle compares the Eastman 20D Dreadnought with the Eastman 10D Dreadnought. Both guitars have Adirondack tops, however the 10D features rosewood back and sides while the 20D features mahogany back and sides. Can you hear the difference?
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[@terrydoran8689]

I just purchased a E20D and have to say, unlike most KZbin videos that try and fail to capture the sound of a guitar, this one succeeds. These guitars do sound this good. I've owned expensive Martins, Taylors and Yairis and the E20D is just as fine a sounding instrument and in some cases better than those at a fraction of the price. And unlike virtually any guitar I've ever purchased, this one needs no change in setup. String height at both the nut and saddle are perfect for the way I play, which is finger style. Don't be put off that these are made in China. They are still made by hand by actual human beings, and from my experience very skilled human beings. I can say the same thing about Alvarez Yairis, which are hand made in Japan and a little more expensive because of that, but still thousands less than equivalent Martins and Taylors.

[@DrBlues76]

I just picked up a used Eastman mahogany dreadnaught at my local guitar center and I’m blown away. What a beautiful sounding guitar.

[@cvgbbc]

Great comparison. Thanks! I am very happy with my E10D. I hope soon be a review of the new Eastman E40D.

[@blanchedesmas]

After listening your demonstration I bought a E10D.

[@davidarnold6376]

Nice review....that mahogany does it for me...defined, true and resonant! WOW what a fantastic price for such quality in craftsmanship, tone and materials! Thanks

[@elleryprescott]

Very good review. Super helpful. Thank you!!

[@romysan1]

good review. thanks they both sound good...i like mahogany.

[@randyscott9034]

I bought a used e40d and I am blown away by this guitar. I always wanted a martin d41 but they are out of my price range so I decided to give the e40d a try and I was astounded by this guitar it may not be a martin d41 but I do believe it could easily hold its own against one. After making that purchase I now want a Eastman d10 which is mahogany as is a martin d18 I’m convinced the e10d will fill my desire for a d18

[@davedreamer]

I like the E 20D more with volume turned up on the CPU and the E10 with volume down because of the cutting quality as mentioned. I'd like to play one and hear one live to find out.

[@bhobg]

They sound very similar tbh. I seem to favor the mahog. Great guitars!

[@jimmy5634]

Although the rosewood has that lush tone and has a "prettiness" to it , I like the way the "hog" barks.

[@davedreamer]

In this case. These two particular instruments considered here then the mahogany gets it for sure.

[@gillesgenete9598]

I prefer the richness of rosewood tone. Thanks for comparison.

[@jeffreydouglas351]

Like the rosewood.

[@carpballet]

As you were switching guitars and described them only by there model numbers I cringed. Hard. And then the heavens opened and you called them by their wood type. Seriously, it was a magical moment. (And let me tell you why. Way back when I was just starting out and immediately realized there was a “discussion” about tone woods in acoustic guitars. So many of the reviewers glossed quickly over which was which using only model numbers. It made it very difficult to keep track, especially when three or four guitars were involved. Here, you show an amazing level of self awareness and an awareness of your audience. Thank you) BTW I’m a rosewood guy. Your comparison really shows it off, especially for us non-professionals.

[@RealKennethChoi]

Mahongany reflects better in recordings while rosewood reflects better in person. You decide which is more important. No wrong choice.

[@Hrcak1]

Eastman E20D compared with Martin DCPA4 Rosewood, any thought? Martin cost about $800 AUD more.

[@marcusgan94]

What strings do you recommend for the e20d?

[@sprintertwo]

Good comparison, but I would have liked it better if you had hit them a bit harder with some power chords, since this is where the differences are more telling (to me). A lot of buyers will be looking for something that can compete with other, louder, instruments in some bands, like bluegrass, and these can. But to my taste, the mahogany is a bit cleaner when done loud. But very close to my experience at the music stores several years ago. Once I decided on an Eastman, I had a very hard time deciding between the 10 and 20, but the 10 just "spoke" to me, and that's what I took home. Very much a subjective decision. You just gotta play them in your style in a good sound room at a good store. True, I started playing the Eastmans only at the urging of my sales guy, once he figured out I couldn't afford my fav Gibson (lovely) or a Martin, but I'm glad he did. (Geez, the Gibson flattops were really nice though lol). But I'm very happy with the 10 and the mahogany tone did it for me.

[@temskee]

i got rosewood version.. when I tested both, rosewood feels much nicer to play... you can feel more vibration on the guitar. but on recording, i think on every youtube clips that I saw, hog sounds better, especially on the higher string wherein the notes sounds so sweet...

[@videocity4917]

Remember this.. in any guitar company if you want a dread get a spruce mahogany body, but if you want OM get a rosewood body...

[@richardjames6623]

@Boomy Flare Rosewood makes up for the smaller body of the OM, fills in the lows. Spruce & Hog cuts boomy lows with the larger dread body.

[@artgallery743]

Great playing sounds very good. The rosewood has the open to infinity tone whereas mahogany has a filled in middle tone.

[@jameswatson3642]

Lll

[@AbleJedi]

What microphones are being used in this video?

[@TheDennzio]

bought the 20D.

[@paranoid5332]

prise range??? in europe 2k for one way to expensive

[@aaronpatton6674]

I like the mahogany better on those 2 particular guitars.

[@charleshill9649]

Don't you have it backwards? E10 is mahogany (D18) and E20 is rosewood (D28)

[@TheDennzio]

more like a D28...he said it correctly

[@ptalbany]

I have a Eastman Mandolin A style and love it built to show & sound great Looking to replace my Martin D-15 Custom Rosewood and may take the leap to the Eastman Guitar but need to find a local dealer here in Vermont And for me it has to be Rosewood but either sounds great thanks for the demo

[@czorr1997]

Great comparison, my Lakewood D14 takes the cake to my ear Eastman is a nice choice for compared

[@thewanderer7630]

That is without a doubt James Spader's Cousin.

[@VAdu56]

celle de gauche est un peu mieux à mon goût, mais la différence à l' oreille reste très subjective ...même les yeux fermés !!

[@promoted738]

E20 D is a wonderful guitar - too good to be true? Just maybe.

[@MrTonkersT]

Wow look at you before the Hipsters got hold of you!

[@yayayaokoksure]

Mahogany

[@sc12100]

Anyone besides me fast forward these videos to avoid hearing that "Quick and Dirty" track?

[@tunesmith7437]

rosewood is too boomy...I prefer mahogany with a cedar top...

[@jackbrady4428]

Your description is incorrect... You have the d10 with rosewood and the d20 with mahogany.. It's backwards

[@davidm.kesslerfineart1717]

YOU have it backwards, the video is correct. The E20d only comes in rosewood and the E10d only comes in mahogany.

[@marlonbrando9522]

David M. Kessler Fine Art..lol, Brady wrong and still doesn’t delete his post.

[@marlonbrando9522]

Doyle Elad I was responding to David’s opinion. I was not giving my opinion regarding Brady being right or wrong. Hope that makes sense.

[@FadingRosesBluesTristeza]

David M. Kessler Fine Art Read the description, it's wrongly written. He is right.

[@FadingRosesBluesTristeza]

Jack Brady You are right

[@GarryWan666]

I think the piano at the back sounds better... xd

[@startreker8591]

My drs2 $900 +- sounded cooler

[@jamesdoyle4597]

M

[@tommagnum6302]

I just love those guitars. Made in China, hence the "Eastman' aka commie man. What more could you ask for ??

[@soulvaccination8679]

Come back to America..#Trumps in..Start supporting him and dump your old way..

[@tunesmith7437]

pray that we do...

[@romysan1]

change your name stupid.

[@edwardwu2749]

Okay, I support Trump....but you gotta admit the Indonesians, Koreans, Chinese, and Japanese makes some EXCELLENT guitars. To say you have to buy only USA made products is bizarre...

[@edwardwu2749]

IE....you do realize a lot of the woods you buy from Martin or Taylor US made guitars are actually from Asia right? I believe in selection of material, craftsmanship, and quality control. I don't believe in USA made guitars are automatically better.