Eastman E20D-TC and E20D-MR-TC Shootout

John from Maple Street Guitars compares the Eastman E20D-TC with a Thermo-Cured Adirondack Spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides with the Eastman E20D-MR-TC which also has a Thermo-Cured Adirondack top, but has Madagascar Rosewood back and sides. You be the judge!

[@TezHibmeister]

Interesting comparison. Not seen many vids comparing these 2 models. Both sound great.

[@musicbill369]

Aack! I already bought my guitar this year. Both good. MR started brighter.

[@maplestreetguitars]

Both are really nice, Bill. I could do with either one.

[@joepayne7843]

The mr is brighter, honestly there is not a lot of difference. I'm glad I have a e10d I think it's sounds awesome.

[@skyemoz6559]

Great vid. Best store in Georgia

[@maplestreetguitars]

Thanks, Skye!

[@Mike-qw7vf]

MR tone appeals to my ear but both sound terrific!

[@mathiasdejana7528]

Salut moi j’ai la Eastman E-D TC je suis très satisfait 👍

[@schumanhuman]

MR is a bit brighter to my ears, a little more individual note clarity like the Mahogany, a comparison including the 10D TC would be good.

[@maplestreetguitars]

That's a good assessment. We'll try to work in the E10D TC soon!

[@dsmiddy2374]

Wait is that the theme from Renegade?

[@maplestreetguitars]

Hey, we could see how you might think that, but no, it's just noodling in drop D. Kudos to you for the shout out to Renegade! One of the best awful shows ever.

[@john-akegladh5562]

I would like to know what strings are on them?

[@maplestreetguitars]

These are likely both strung up with D'Addario Phosphor Bronze Lights, potentially their XS strings. We use the XS as our house strings here. However, we did this a while ago so apologies that we don't remember!

[@guestguide2544]

Not much excitement over either shown here. Since you have to be playing the guitars to really know what sound you prefer this type of review really doesn't help much although it does show what is generally said about MR in that it is somewhat brighter over the E.I. Rosewood which gives a fatter tone mid and lower. Here the player didn't give any indication which he preferred, so not much you can say as to value of review. Does tell you they have them for sale.

[@frederikdegraaf9463]

What’s the brand of the strings used ?

[@maplestreetguitars]

D'Addario!

[@frederikdegraaf9463]

I play Elixir phosphor-bronze Eastman AC 822C-FF