Eastwood Classic 12 Review

A warts-and-all review of my Eastwood Classic 12. I love this guitar, and you'll see I'm not afraid to take a really good guitar and make it great.

[@cjm3122]

I picked one up yesterday and just stumbled onto your review. Thanks for it. Although it's used (2012) there isn't a mark on it. The seller replaced the nut with bone, installed GF Trons, and set it up to perfection with flatwounds. When I saw you intonation trick I stopped the vid to check mine out. Sure enough, it's spot on. Mine came in a high gloss cream paint with gold hardware. As a former Rick owner, I am VERY happy with Eastwood.

[@jamesparker1063]

I have a "lefty" model ("wine")...this review was close to my experience, as well...excellently made, and the "hiccups" you encountered...."AllParts", I think, lists a 12 saddle bridge, but it's PRICEY!! I bought one for mine, haven't installed it yet...I'm kinda "kicking myself" for not ordering the "side-jack" 12,,,it has a tremolo ("Jazzmaster-style).....but, I already have the "Classic-6", so I wanted "twins", I guess.....

[@TheAlphaCoyote]

I'll bet the Classic 6 is a wonderful instrument. I love the pickups on my 12. By the way, a very inexpensive ($40.00) 12-saddle bridge can be had from Rondo Music online. Here's a link: www.rondomusic.com/product9021.html

[@Farbocaster]

Very cool, Doug. The Eastman sounds great, and It was good to hear your voice again. I was interested in your neck modification. Since I like thin necks, I will often file and sand down the neck of a less expensive guitar. I would not have had the courage to do this if I had not been your student. I smiled when you showed the way you took down the top of the head stock to make the guitar fit in a hard shell case. Very nice video.

[@TheAlphaCoyote]

Thank you, Lou.If you're in the market for an electric 12-string, this (with the mods) would be right up your alley. By the way, I recently found a tune-o-matic style bridge with 12 bridge saddles. I'll probably order it after the holidays and see if it fits this guitar.

[@cuptie71]

Douglas Baldwin ...great video and very informative. Could you post a link for the 12 string individual saddle as I have a classic12 also and the intonation issue bugs me too. Thanks again👍

[@TheAlphaCoyote]

@@cuptie71 As mentioned in the video, I modded a standard Tune-o-matic bridge (either a Nashville or ABS-1) but it was a tough job. AFTER I did all that work. I came across the Cephius bridge from Rondo music: www.rondomusic.com/product9021.html I would try that first.

[@cuptie71]

Douglas Baldwin ....Thanks my friend appreciate it👍

[@seanwoodburn2616]

I bought the little 12 string Mandocaster and had a virtually identical experience...one or two really minor issues but overall excellent...even the intonation which is tricky enough on a full scale instrument. Nice thorough review. Cheers!

[@bradleestone5344]

Great Review ! Thanks for the upgrade advice . I was holding my breath when I was watching this , I already have one on order. Great sounding for a little condenser mic ! Tom Petty , exactly , I'm getting the sunburst one . Subscribed ✌

[@MonsieurVersatile]

Really good review, thank you!

[@stevemyers2092]

might want to grab a better mic - can't hear much difference as one should. Just my opinion