Eastman T64/VT | My First Few Weeks Owning One

[@danottley2627]

Great video Pauly. That guitar looks and sounds great. Those P90’s are full and fat, and really complement the hollow body. It is a Rock and Roll machine for sure!

[@Paul-D]

Thanks mate. The lightspeed comes today 😅

[@onlyguitars]

Nice!! Was waiting for this video. Sounds amazing! Awesome guitar and Eastman I am just a fan of the brand. I would like to see the comparison with the 56 first. That would be cool.

[@Paul-D]

That might be the one i do next then 🤘

[@rondoyle4433]

Adding this to my wish list. Your review is likely going to affect my wallet. Awesome review of this stellar guitar!

[@Paul-D]

Sorry about that haha. Worth it though, wish i couldve got more a few years ago before prices started creeping up haha

[@ghostbeach9808]

Bought an Eastman T486 because of your videos last year, since sold the Eastman but still watch your videos! Says a lot, keep it up mate 👍

[@Paul-D]

Was the neck abit too on the slim side on the 486 for you?

[@SteveTong22]

I have one of these with a bigsby and absolutely love it. What a fantastic review of this amazing guitar. I love the cult riff. Thanks for a great video. Enjoy the T64!

[@Paul-D]

I kind of regret not having one of them with a bigsby, to the point of considering the vibramate install on one. Its a skill id like to know how to do

[@SteveTong22]

Sometimes I wish I didnt have the bigsby as I rarely use it. Have you seen the new Eastman T60s. Similar design to tge t64, it has p90s but easy access to the upper frets. Only in faded blue, I prefer the classic colours.

[@Paul-D]

Ive seen it. It wouldnt of been for me as i was after fully hollow to make it so different. The T60 is semi hollow i believe.

[@guitarplayer5805]

I love the enthusiasm that comes through in all your videos. I have the T59v and SB55 that I love…. Eyeing up my third (SB59v). Rock on bro!

[@Paul-D]

Appreciate it cheers. The sb55 is very cool, if i ever fancy a single pickup guitar its that 1.

[@guitarplayer5805]

@@Paul-D a single pickup guitar will teach you to play in a different way. It will force you to become more versatile and improve as a musician. Just my two cents….

[@ryangunwitch-black]

❤Yes! You say “Gretsch” and play the Cult. I’m into it. I hope you’re enjoying that birthday guitar cuz I am jealous.

[@Gaslight.Guitar]

It sounds fantastic! Never tried one but I want to. Especially that double P90 you have here is very tempting.

[@Paul-D]

I think you would appreciate it. But the only thing with them is, it will never have that iconic name to it. But it is a custom shop quality instrument no doubt.

[@kerbyfab]

Love that guitar brother!! Enjoy rocking out with that gem.

[@Paul-D]

Thanks man. I will do, very much haha.

[@coffeerocker1429]

Mate im saving this to watch with a beverage. Cheers!

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

Sounds gorgeous Paul 👌

[@Paul-D]

Thanks Paul 🤘

[@hrshorty6676]

Excellent video. First class. I love your QC observations. Extremely important. Thankyou.

[@Paul-D]

Thanks dude

[@hrshorty6676]

Your welcome. The prices here in Australia have gone through the roof. So if quality is slipping. You know.

[@Paul-D]

Australia always get it tough on pricing with guitar gear it seems. I dont know what your energy/fuel prices are compared to here but maybe that makes up for it haha.

[@hrshorty6676]

@@Paul-D Who needs energy/fuel. We need guitars.

[@mcmillanalex]

I'm surprised that the neck is thicker on the T64 than the T59. I thought they would have been very similar (I haven't yet had an opportunity to play a T59). I'm glad you're enjoying the T64! I agree with everything you said. The T64 is a rock 'n' roll machine and so comfortable to play sitting or standing. The only thing that bothers me is the scratchy static noise I often get from my fingers brushing against the pick guard. I'm not too keen to remove the pick guard since I like the look of it too much!

[@Paul-D]

Definitely thicker, and I personally like it more too. But the T59 is still great.... just would be even better with this neck haha. ahh I haven't noticed that yet - bet I will now though lol.

[@jeremydahm2124]

Funny u mentioned the case. My 2024 SB59tv blk was delivered new with the tone switch cracked off😮

[@Paul-D]

Oh no! Hope it got sorted without too much bother!

[@jeremydahm2124]

@Paul-D 4 day wait for the part. The shop is making a claim with carrier. Guitar is sweet! The TV finish is very thin. You can feel grain on the body. Thinner, not tacky at all compared to any nitro I've experienced.. Happy now!

[@Paul-D]

Thats what I was trying to explain to a friend the other day - although Id choose the varnish if I could - far as modern finishes go the thin True Tone is still far far superior to alot of others. Glad the issue is resolved quick. My SB56/n came with a bent tone pot. Shipping damage is very real haha

[@jeremydahm2124]

@@Paul-D i figured out the switch issue. The guitar is way too loose in the case. No wonder the case was stuffed with wrap on delivery. The new case is sort of useless.

[@Paul-D]

they are noticeably thinner on the inside I was surprised when I compared mine

[@antoonhermans8953]

I had one of these with the bigsby on it some years ago , it was one of the older ones with the seymour duncan antiquity p 90's still in it before they changed to the lollar pu's , i was able to buy it 2e hand for 1100 euro's back then , but me beeing a stupid a.. hole , i sold it a year later and still regret that until this day , that guitar was amazing , grrr , even while typing this comment i still get upset about it : ) So whatever shit happens , don't sell you're eastmans pauly , have fun with you're new guitar .

[@Paul-D]

ahhhh that is a real bummer man. But, regret serves no purpose I guess. I was very close to going bigsby, it's a skill id like to learn how to use.

[@mattwilliams3104]

A word of advice to current of future Eastman owners: don’t sell it “for something better.” Unless you spend 2x the money, you won’t find it. Only sell your Eastman to get a different Eastman. They’re such incredible instruments

[@Paul-D]

Exaclty. 2x the money atleast. If you can afford and find a great gibson customshop, or a great vintage one then great. But you can have a customshop level instrument at a very respectable price with eastman.

[@Maturin500]

Can you clarify what you mean by hybrid strings please Pauly? Love your reviews and deep dives btw. I just got a 2020 cherry T486 today and it's an awesome guitar!

[@Paul-D]

Congrats! By hybrids i mean the 9 set on the thin strings and 10 set on the wound strings.

[@jamesmaddock]

What a beautiful guitar I’m somewhat jealous but I have the T59 V and that’ll have to do for now

[@Paul-D]

The T59v is awesome, im still picking mine up just as much

[@j.j.riverhill2831]

What do you think of the t 59? I am interested as well, but am leaning towards the 64

[@jamesmaddock]

@@j.j.riverhill2831 they are both wonderful instruments. I absolutely love my T59V and would tell anyone to buy it immediately. At least try it at a store . I can’t say enough about it . I tried the T64 V too and I loved it just as much so you cannot go wrong . Tonally I’d say the 64 has a more sonorous middle sound maybe a bit more responsive and is particularly great for clean tones . Jazzy and soulful stuff but I ended up with the 59 partly because I loved the colour ( Amber ) and it too played incredibly. I couldn’t buy both 😀they are my thoughts . I’m sure Paul has some thoughts too . I certainly loved the one I tried here in New York at Rudy’s .

[@David01.d]

I ended up getting a Eastman e1om solid sapele back and sides acoustic. It's fit and finish are really good, feels super smooth and has a full sound for it's size, it's kind of like a rosewood but with a bit of mahogany. Only issue I noticed is that one fret appears to have lifted lightly but I don't feel it when playing. The guitar also has more bass than I thought it would have, I am going to keep playing it and see if it's just me hitting the low e string. If not I am looking at a cole Clark san1ec with bunya top and maple back and side, as all the live acoustics I've ever watched used maple back and side guitars and I prefer the clarity of the sound.

[@Paul-D]

Awesome, i liked the sapele backed e10ss i tried. Heres an interesting question, if your using a pic - have you tried Ultex / ultem ones?

[@David01.d]

@@Paul-D Dunlop orange

[@Paul-D]

That was the one i always used the .6 Honestly try the dunlop ultex of the same thickness. Its a totally different sound on acoustic.

[@Stereostupid]

This thing is really awesome!! Eastman rules

[@gbrt9569]

Welcome to the T64/VT club Pauly ..I commented on your previous T64 video 8 months ago now ....Glad to see youve finally got one....I absolutely love mine...Mines a 2023 (still with the relic) I couldnt really find any QC issues to be honest, so maybe i got lucky...The only thing that ive found is that the pickguard on the odd occasion would vibrate (but not always) ...so i removed it ...I much prefer the look of it without to be honest ...I also stayed on the stock 11's for quite a while but have recently switched down to 10s ...those 11s make your hands ache after a while 😀....keep up the good work....by the way what amp and pedals are you using in this vid?

[@Paul-D]

Cheers man! Very glad i got one. Yeh i cant be doing with heavy strings. They make no sense to me, why reduce the time you can play for haha. Its the katana head and cab and the pedals flipped between the DCX boost and the protein

[@isohenflowil]

I’ve gone Eastman bonkers - I have a T59/v, a T64, a Romeo NYC, an SDC 55/V, an archtop and a mandolin! Help me someone!

[@Paul-D]

its taken me 2 and half years to get 4 but there is 1 maybe 2 more left to find haha. Quality lasts forever so.... why not!

[@isohenflowil]

The juliet v looks very good too… and, like the Romeo, it’s its own thing rather than a Gibson copy. I say copy, but my T59 is at least as good as my custom shop ES 335! In fact I play it more than the Gibson.

[@Paul-D]

My friend owns both gibson customshops and a few eastmans and loves them both too. They are just on that level without the name

[@skeres01]

Nice demo. It definitely has a rock and heavy blues sound. See what you think of it with fuzz, it's pretty fun. Regarding quality control, I got one of the older T64V's but mine did have some small build issues, so maybe a few blemishes get through regardless of old or new. I very quickly forgot about the imperfections the more I played mine. How's the weight btw? I was blown away by how much lighter they are than the T59V. Looking forward to the comparison videos.

[@Paul-D]

Yeh maybe so, same with the nut on my T59v i guess. As you say though its so small and easily forgettable. I cant wait to play this one in more. I forgot to mention its 6lbs 11 which is 2 full pounds lighter then my T59 haha

[@skeres01]

@@Paul-D anything under 7lbs is nice I think. My T59 is over 8lbs also, and probably the only thing about the guitar I would change if I could, but maybe that would affect the tone. You mentioned hybrid string. Are they 9-46 or something?

[@Paul-D]

Yeh under 9 for a 335 is still good though. Those centre blocks can be pretty chunky weight wise. Yeh i keep going back to 9-46 on everything haha

[@skeres01]

@@Paul-D I've just gone from 10's to Stringjoy 9.5-46 and really enjoying them. You got me thinking about lighter strings! These are such good guitars. They make me happy every time I play them.

[@650thunderbird]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@matthewjdouglas6471]

Was that the ruts at 4:30

[@Paul-D]

Bit of Baracuda 😂