I Bought An Eastman... Is It Better Than A Gibson?

[@NigeSavage]

Why am I excited to watch this despite (1) not being in the market for an Eastman, (2) not being in the market for a Gibson, and (3) not being in the market for any guitar???? Because this channel is addictive, that's why! Great job mate, keep doing what you're doing 👍

[@AudiophileTommy]

Exactly right !!!👍

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Nige, that's appreciated!! 🙏😊

[@ernieb3626]

I couldn’t agree more. I am not in the market and now I am looking for one lol. Only way to find them here in the states so far for me is Reverb. Thanks Collin absolutely look forward to this every Friday morning before my guitar lesson

[@pcanarsky]

Well said

[@adrian_V99]

Colin is a born entertainer!

[@santocastagnaro147]

Man, you made me fall in love with that one.. all of your videos are such a pleasure. Thanks

[@catmandoodoo7903]

I love this channel so much. On every other guitar channel there’s a fancy ceremonial unboxing knife. With this one it’s Colin with his dirty butter knife 😹 Love it! Please never change 😹

[@NigeSavage]

THIS! Colin is KZbin's most understated legend.

[@theguitaristas]

🤣👍👍 Love it!

[@voiceofexperience]

"Colin, a flanny, a dirty butter knife and a new guitar." This would've made a good name for the channel.

[@theguitaristas]

Maybe that's the T Shirt? 🤣👍

[@catmandoodoo7903]

@@voiceofexperience what more could you ask for on a Friday lunchtime? 😹

[@BigJasquach]

Every. Single. Time. That I’m looking at a specific guitar to buy you end up reviewing it! I swear we’re telepathically linked! Excellent video as standard 😁

[@theguitaristas]

😁 👍👍

[@teriakamoto]

@@theguitaristas Yes, i agree. He's a bit of a Messiah lol.

[@marccunningham6353]

Me too!!

[@JinxRemoving]

When you stepped on the RAT the damn thing nearly took off! Beautiful sounding thing... wasn't looking for a new guitar before but I am now 😅cheers!

[@dimensionalencounter3689]

I’ll admit I normally fast forward in KZbin vids till people get to the point but you make watching your channel highly convenient with the in depth multiple time stamps and instead now I’m watching the entire vid lol. Great review I’ve been curious about them, I’ve been a Gibson guy for years I may give Eastman a try

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that's appreciated! 😁👍

[@robertclinger7351]

Great guitar! I bought an Eastman T486 semi hollow about a year ago and absolutely love it.

[@ctwarmuth]

your show is sooo good sir! Love your whole deal amigo!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man! 😁👍

[@davidkerr1971]

Hi Colin, thanks for sharing another great episode. My pal lent me his single cut Eastman junior last year, I was nearly in tears when I had to give it back lol playing it was addictive, couldn't put it down, really liked the ebony fretboard and all the hardware. Brilliant guitars, thanks for sharing, enjoy your weekend. Stay well ✌😎✌🎸

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers David!

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

I could tell you dug this guitar immensely just by your face when you first started playing. I feel like even your playing has more excitement to it playing that thing. Great tones and playing. Great looking guitar. Glad you dig it. Eastman has intrigued me for a while. Cheers!

[@seanmacmusic1]

I purchased a Eastman SB59-Goldtop a year or so ago. Easily one of the best guitars in my collection. Love it. A Eastman Junior style is next on my list. Great video Bro. Keep ‘em coming. 👍👍👍

[@nordicomsystems8841]

Did you ever get your Jr? I just got a SB55/v today and it's easily the best guitar I've ever played. What blew me away was the action...it was at factory spec 3/32 and 2/32. That's ridiculously low and it doesn't feel like the strings are sitting on the frets, you can get under them just fine for bends. And it's light, rings like a bell, so much character. Trust me my friends hate me right now because all I did was blow their phones up gushing about it all day lol. Btw I traded an exclusive Gibson SG '61 RI, Oxblood with gold hardware, for that Eastman plus a custom Telecaster. One of the best trades I've made.

[@USTTRM]

They’re great guitars I have had the pleasure of playing and it’s well worth considering for those interested. Have a lovely weekend sir!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Mike, and you mate have a good one! 😎👍

[@Topnotchguitars1]

Thanks!

[@theguitaristas]

⭐️ Thanks Bernie that’s really appreciated! 🙏😎👍

[@Topnotchguitars1]

@@theguitaristas for some reason, it got refunded? any idea? is it set up correct from your end?

[@theguitaristas]

@@Topnotchguitars1 Oh I don't know... KZbin take care of all that and just divvy up at the end of month. Thanks anyway man!

[@coffeerocker1429]

Colin, you have me looking at the single cut now. Gotta admit the specs surprised me. So did the pick up. It continues to become evident that Asian made is becoming high quality with imported quality hardware. Cheers, realky enjoyed the ride. And yes could tell you were stoked. Hair was flying, teeth grinning! Have a good week. ✌️

[@onlyguitars]

I have an SB59/v and its amazing. All 3 Eastman I had were superbly made. Eastman has nothing to do with regular Asian imports. Eastman just happens to have their factory in Beijing. But their process is what you see in brands like prs, suhr, colling, etc.. And not better or worse, but they do everything by hand that it gives the vibe to the vintage guitar that is their focus.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man and you! 😎👍

[@yadakc]

Love the channel! I live in the states, and have collected around 100 guitars in my life, but am down to 9 now. I love the guitars I have, and two years ago I bought an Eastman SB59/V which has become one of the best guitars I've ever owned. Take care, Keith

[@KeefsCattys]

They are a quality company . I have two of their mandolins that are absolutely fantastic professional quality instruments at a price I can afford as a normal guy . Grab them while you can because the price is going up and up . I wish I'd been able to afford to buy some of their gorgeous acoustics a few years ago .. They are stars of the future . Great video and much appreciated all you work . Cheers

[@johnnyola2205]

Yes! I've had an Eastman F style mandolin and it was a work of art from head to toe. And held it's value, big time.

[@rubbadubdub6543]

I have an MD305 - when I strum, the thing resonates as though it’s alive!!

[@jimsmith4611]

I was out off when I discovered that they are chinese mad but this Guitar looks and sounds the business. The sustain is unreal.

[@slowfaction7360]

Well, you said I'd enjoy this weeks video and I did...couldn't wait till wine time to watch as Eastman has been on my radar for sometime. When you said 'can you guess what it is'?' I shouted at the telly 'Red DC P90 Junior' :) After the Strummer tribute, great to have a guitar synonymous with early Mick Jones....cool NY Dolls tribute, too but a tiny touch of Tommy Gun early on, then a jam over the outro chords of Complete Control made my day! Brilliant video as always, Colin and wishing you a great weekend! John.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers John and you mate!

[@fredrikstadwhite]

I knew it was going to be a DC junior. The Heartbreaker’s riff at the start gave it away 😀

[@theguitaristas]

Good work! 😆👍

[@fredrikstadwhite]

@@theguitaristas thank you 😁 Great review, as always.

[@cornbreadandtruth8195]

Great review. I had recently been wanting a p90 guitar, just picked up a G & L ASAT junior II for $300 from a bass player who purchased it a month ago, new old stock. It's really good. Now I want to get my hands on an Eastman.

[@OliverAmberg]

Love your channel. Credible reviews, not puffery and great playing. This Eastman is looking and sounding great.

[@jeffberg8015]

Ah, my Friday morning routine, a cup of coffee and the new Guitaristas video. What a nice guitar. It certainly sounds like it fully justifies its price point. Great review.

[@fepatton]

Crazy - I'm in the process of building one of these right now! The finishes on the Eastmans I've seen are always top notch, and I really like the antiqued look on this one. Not really into the whole relic thing, but this is quite nice. Nothing quite like the sound of a single P90 guitar.

[@AudioNaut93]

What do you mean “building one?” Do they take custom orders?

[@fepatton]

@@AudioNaut93 ​​⁠ I meant literally “building a double cut LP-style, single P90 in cherry red”. I build guitars for fun. 😊 It’s completed now and came out pretty well, I think!

[@AudioNaut93]

@@fepatton oh okay very cool! I was about to be super excited if Eastman did custom-spec SB59’s 😎

[@thisistimwoods]

Thanks Colin! I am a total Gibson guy like you but I was pretty blown away by an Eastman t386. It was on sale for 1k euros, a crazy price. I had just bought another ES-style guitar so I resisted the GAS! But I was mightily impressed. This DC looks the business

[@bloozepicker]

Recently bought an Eastman SB59 in Goldburst. Its a wonderful instrument. A gorgeous flamed maple top with a nitro finish and all top end craftsmanship. Its nothing but win, I must say I was shocked with the quality as I generally don't associate China with great guitars. At just over 8 lbs this Les Paul is better than or on par with any guitar I've ever had the pleasure of holding.

[@joehahn8817]

Are you old enough to remember when everyone used to knock Japanese guitars??? lol

[@bloozepicker]

@@joehahn8817 yep, now some of them are sought after.

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

Great video I picked up a Eastman T59V (335) in July. I picked it over the Gibson and not to say the Gibson was bad but I preferred the Eastman they make really nice stuff. True craftsmanship. Cheers.

[@davidkay3443]

Wow I’m in love with that guitar. Was searching for a DC single p90 and hadn’t even considered Eastman. Weighs about what want as my back isn’t as good as used to be and would be for gigging. Gonna see if can pick one up. You’ve made my Friday many thanks

[@onlyguitars]

I have an SB59/v and its fantastic! Been wanting also one of the DC. Do it, you will get an absolute amazing guitar, and not just for the price.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers David, I seriously recommend this one mate! 🔥

[@d49erh2]

Awesome review, as always! Depth, details, excellent. Thank you, sir!

[@joederosas5654]

Thank you Colin sir, for the most tasty "Total Control" playing. This was a nice way to start my Friday! Your playing the Fender Joe Strummer Tele in an earlier episode was stellar & inspiring. Keep rocking and keeping us inspired!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Joe!

[@Dan-no4tl]

Glad to see you doing an Eastman video. I have two Eastman sb59s. One antique varnish and the other Nitro finish. These are the best guitars I've ever owned. I'm an old guy and have had just about every guitar you can imagine over the last 50 years. I still have a couple Les Paul's that I do like but the Eastman's are just better no question. They're hard to get right now I've had an sb55 single cut on order for a long time and it's supposedly coming in next month. I can't wait!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Dan, I feel like buying several more while they are still available!... (maybe that's the excuse I need anyway 😆) what part of the world are you in btw?

[@Dan-no4tl]

@@theguitaristas hi I'm in southern Oregon. If you get a chance the sb59 with the varnish finish is incredible. I am a blues player and I love the Lollar Imperial pickups. I did do one mod I flipped the magnets in the neck pickup to get the out of phase sound. Really great for Blues gives you a nice fender approximation if you want it. Really like your videos please keep them up.

[@theguitaristas]

@@Dan-no4tl Cheers Dan, pleased to hear you can get them in your part of the world 👍 I'm pretty sure I will end up with an SB59/V.... 😉

[@Dan-no4tl]

@@theguitaristas you won't be sorry🙂👍

[@azt3ca]

Love your approach to guitar reviews and your enthusiasm/energy. Keep up the great work ;)

[@eddiegurd9658]

Spot-on

[@chasiebabe]

Love this channel, even if it's a guitar that I wouldn't buy, Colin's enthusiasm is addictive. Thanks Colin

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks Charles!

[@henryhartley9993]

As soon as I saw the thumbnail I knew what was coming, brilliant review Colin and you gave us an honest opinion. This one has gone to the top of my shopping list, killer guitar.....

[@johnbrooke9948]

The brand Donner make similar guitars.

[@jefftucker201]

Jesus Colin, once again you have read my mind!!! I have been obsessed with getting a DC Junior for months now and now you go an review one!!! lol Great vid mate. have yourself a fantastic weekend mate and all the best! :)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Jeff... gotta check this one out man!

[@DrDrake_Ramore]

You did do the guitar justice, Colin. I have two Eastmans, an SB59(Les Paul copy) and T486b (a 355 copy). Both are incredible. So when I saw you’ve just done a review on Eastman my face lit up😂. Now I have to get that one too, one day. What a beaut!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Richard!

[@dangeorge809]

The SB59s are fantastic, aren't they? I have the /v Gold Burst myself. Best guitar I've ever owned. I really want to get one of their ES-style guitars too. Maybe one each of their 335-style and another of their -175 styles.

[@DrDrake_Ramore]

@@dangeorge809 I have the Goldtop sb59 I was ,and still am blown away by it. Keeper for sure. The T486b is great too, you won’t be disappointed, try one out they feel special. Eastman are far better than your run of the mill Gibson.

[@lazvt8469]

@@DrDrake_Ramore I have both of those guitars in lefty...the SB is great...the T486 is beyond great...bests my Gibson/Heritage guitars. "Affordable" too....

[@steve-dn8ru]

Love the 'Born To Lose' at the beginning & the Dolls in the middle & Complete Control near the end.... all totally relevant ur spoiling us Colin - might have to get one of these thanks for the review Colin

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve 😎👍

[@dangeorge809]

Nice to see the Eastman love continues. I have had the top-end Eastman solid body, the SB-59/v Gold Burst for a year now, and I paid about 60% of the price of a Gibson Les Paul Standard here at the time, and I can tell you that is a Custom Shop quality guitar for less than the price of a Gibson Standard. Hand-made (no C&C machining here), under 8 pounds, Lollar Imperial pickups, ebony fretboard, antique varnish finish. All this, and for someone who really isn't a fan of relicked guitars, tasteful relicking to make it look as much like a 59 Burst as possible. All for the same price as a Gibson Les Paul Studio. Their next tier down, the SB-59 with nitro finish, are about the same price as a LP tribute, but with Seymour Duncan 59s instead of Lollars, no relic job, but still an ebony fretboard and under 8 pounds. I have this sneaking suspicion my first Eastman won't be my last.

[@Arthagnou]

I dont like China, so I dont like IP being ripped off.

[@jMOPS1993]

Amazing! I’ve been eyeing these on Reverb for a few weeks, they seem to be very nice guitars. What a well timed video!

[@Chessdaddy]

I have an Eastman SB59/v and an SB56/v. They are just incredible guitars. I love Gibson and have a few, and I've played a few Custom Shop guitars and even an actual '57, but my two Eastman's are the two best guitars I've ever played. Great attention to detail and quality in the build.

[@coffeerocker1429]

Hell yeah! Stoked to check this out! 🙌

[@robertthompson6302]

Yes they are THAT good. What’s crazy is that this particular model, isn’t fancy at all. Just the basic student model style; built high quality materials and built with integrity… So why can other builders do this? Makes me wonder why other companies are even attempting to make guitars. I’ve been a loyal Gibson customer forever… But Gibson made decisions to focus more on their marketing structure than their instruments ( could have done both) Eastman exposes Gibson in one big way: you can get a better guitar for half the price! So the logic would be you are paying up to 3 or 4 k for the branding; just to show off the Gibson name? I love Gibson, but it makes me feel like I’m getting ripped off when I play a good guitar that costs so much less.

[@mhoyoux]

I consider Eastman as a small little artisan shop where every professional of guitar building is still done by hand, without CNC machines.

[@ianclark3725]

I got the SB59/v, I didn't really want the aged finish, but it grows on you and now I don't notice it at all. The reason that I went with the vintage finish was to have the Loller custom pick-ups, the new nitro version only comes with Seymour Duncans which I found to be too modern sounding for my taste. All said, it is a fabulous guitar which I would recommend to anyone considering an LP style.

[@onlyguitars]

I have the same and also had the SB59 before. Love the feel and pickups of the v version. on par with my R8

[@mortonwilson795]

I'm after this one too - count me in!

[@chrisinfidel]

First time listening and watching. Thunders and The Clash. What's not to like? Guitar sounds great!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Chris, glad you found us man! 😎👍

[@chrisinfidel]

@@theguitaristas Cheers mate. Mick and Johnny would have died for that tone. Sure they did achieve it, but in post production. I have a 90's Gordon Smith SGS1 with a humbucker and it sounds moderately similar. Met and gigged with Mick Jones and Pete Shelley and love that era of proper rock and roll. Best wishes, Chris.

[@rockhead69]

Nothing is better than a Gibson, dude. Les Pauls are the best guitars ever put together... formidable and iconic.

[@ildandellacampana901]

of course, if u have a money ....if someone r poor like a shit or like me ....hb forever....

[@rockhead69]

@@ildandellacampana901 Don't blame Gibson for your current socioeconomic status, dude. They don't give a rat's ass...neither does Fender nor Ibanez, etc. It's business. Just play whatever you can afford.

[@johngrasso1483]

I wish guitar players would stop supporting china. I snagged a near perfect SG Faded (2005) for $375 of CL.

[@Adipsia1]

No guitar is better than a Gibson, Dude ? REALLY ? I've owned 16 Gibsons over the past ten years (including a couple of R9's) and still hold onto my 1996 Les Paul Standard... a cracking guitar. I've owned 3 Eastmans and still have two of them. The Gibsons have been a mixed bunch, varying in terms of sound, playability, finish etc. ranging from average to outstanding in one case. The Eastmans have all been superb in all respects, and the only reason I sold one of them is because I chose to upgrade to an antique/violin finish.

[@Adipsia1]

@@johngrasso1483 As a player, I'd support any company that produces a high quality instrument that does everything that I'd expect of it. The guitar demo'd here is MORE EXPENSIVE than it's Gibson counterpart... so logically it shouldn't be selling at all. The fact that it is, is testament to how 'right' Eastman are in their quality and how lack-lustre - and hit and miss - Gibson are in that department.

[@edwardjons8684]

Great review. I have an Eastman Romeo, which I absolutely love. Your comment on the Bacolite pickguard was comedy genius by the way - I fitted a Bacolite pcikguard to my custom shop tele but have yet to start a fire with it.

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@popskustom7382]

Just found your channel. Love your videos and breakdowns of all these different models.

[@michaelszarzynski8698]

Brilliant! As usual, wonderful review and evaluation... You confirmed all of my opinions of an Eastman guitar. Thank You.

[@MrLespaul2000]

Hello Mate. I just found this post. Your comments echo mine I bought the Junior Single cut version and it is a great guitar, sounds amazing through my Victory Sheriff 22. Totally hand built no CNC machines and I love the way this reflects in the guitar as closer inspection shows the roughness. Neck as you say is excellent and no sharp fret ends. Nice relic going on, not too much just enough looks cool. The Lollar pickup is a little harsh but this can be compensated for. I also own Gibson and PRS my 2 bob's worth if a guitar plays well and sounds good it doesn't have to have the big names on the headstock but the way things are going Eastman may just become a big player in the market. Keep the posts coming. :)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, I like this so much I have the SC on my shopping list... 😎👍

[@oldrrocr]

Thank you sir! What a great find! I think that Lollar pickup is a "50s Wind" (your numbers are 7.3) and it has the sound I'm looking for on my custom tele.

[@tc-music545]

At last an Eastman! and a great review. Some guitars just seem to have a certain Mojo! - something extra going on, and I think that comes across in the video perfectly. Nice one Colin!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@frankmcpave7965]

Great Video! I've been owning an Eastman SB55/V-SB for a couple of month and its such a brilliant guitar. Just one P90-pick up. I use it without any pedals (straight into a Friedman Runt 50 amp + Bogner 212). It sounds fantastic!

[@GS-uy4xo]

I can only imagine how glorious that must sound and feel!

[@TheStepheno]

I just love watching your demos , that guitar sounds great, and you do a great job playing it man. I bet they will sell a lot after this demo , you where having a blast I can tell you got right into it . Cheers man👍🏻🇨🇦

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Stephen!

[@neoquest2012]

I'm new here and watching my way through previous shows, and mate it's already my number 1 watch, great down to earth honest reviews with a touch of humour, top work fella👊 Oh and my bargain Epiphone Wilshire P90 arrived today, and what a little gem, also bought a little Bugera V5 infinium baby valve amp for 199 sobs at the same time, what a corker, you should check 1 out, 0.1 amp setting is ace for keeping the Mrs sweet, but still getting some rich subtle valvey tones, proper impressed 😀 Ordered at 1pm yesterday, on my doorstep 4pm today! Top work Andertons 👏 👌

[@theguitaristas]

Nice work and what a great rig for under £500!! 🔥 yes I’ll definitely check out some more of those budget amps. Cheers man! 😎👍

[@willsutton3767]

Nice job Colin! I owned this same guitar. Your assessment is absolutely spot on. Build quality easily on par with Custom Shops. Mine was also extremely light and rang like a bell acoustically. The loudest electric guitar unplugged I’ve ever owned. The whole little guitar vibrated and felt alive in my hands. I wanted so badly to love it. And I just didn’t. I could NOT bond with the neck. It felt way to thin and shoulder-less. Your measurements surprised me - mine felt like a Fender Modern C. Your measurements would seem to indicate a much chunkier profile. Great guitar, I’m glad you found each other!

[@waynewagner395]

Thanks for introducing me to Eastman, Collin! Great review, as always!

[@arnoldmajoor8767]

Nice one Colin! I think i can hear in your playing you liked it.

[@buzzburb1]

HI Col, just " WOW" watched this twice , second time through headphones just to make sure, this is the best sounding guitar I have ever heard you play, and I`ve listened and commented on quite a few, the finish and aging looks amazing , been promising myself a really quality guitar for my 65 th birthday, still a year off, I think you`ve just made my mind up, and it dos`nt come with the annoying "NITRO " finish from Gibson that looks old and damaged in a week!! Cheers man , please continue to educate me

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, nice to have an alternative brand to try out when you go on that shopping trip of a lifetime!! 😎👍

[@jamescurtissmith]

Well done, as always. And yeah, I've really liked every Eastman I've ever owned - electric and acoustic. Their electric headstocks can be a little... much.... especially on their hollow and semi-hollow guitars. They seem to have calmed that down a bit in recent years. Totally agree with your thoughts that - at the same or similar price point - Eastman gives you much more guitar for the money than our friends at Gibson. Love the Eastman relic/varnish finishes.

[@Adipsia1]

The Eastman varnish finishes are sublime.

[@rocktorrocks]

Loved this one. I always heard good things about Eastmans but it’s so rare to find an in depth and transparent review like yours…I’m seriously going to look at getting one for my next guitar. I love my Les Paul Junior but this is making me think twice about it haha.

[@Adipsia1]

As someone who has owned both... I have no hesitancy in saying 'go for it'. Custom Shop standard and more.

[@rocktorrocks]

@@Adipsia1 Amazing! Hopefully can try one.

[@2WAL-]

Well that was a surprise!! Great episode , but then …. They all are !!!!❤

[@danielcook3361]

Played this model in a shop and it was the most resonant guitar in the shop. I wanted a Les Paul so I left with an Eastman SB56 Goldtop which is also great and now my best guitar. But that DC was great! Only downside was that string hight is limited because of the Pickup that cannot be adjusted...

[@guitarlessonswithchris]

Great playing and I was sceptical to begin with but you've won me over! Thanks for doing what you're doing, you're amongst my favourite YT presenters. I look forward to each episode.

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Chris that's appreciated!

[@davidbarber2010]

How people play that guitar 🎸 more people play famous guitar player play Gibbons les Paul an sound better in opinion like or not😅. Look it up on you tube video. Thank you buddy ❤🎸🎸🎸🇺🇸

[@garypollard1821]

I'm a first time watcher. This chap took a little tuning in to, but when i did I really enjoyed his style, obvious deep knowledge and in particular his playing🙂

[@robertmaustin4045]

Love the channel...I discovered Eastman's in the 1st lockdown..bought a 386T. It was as good as a 335 I used to own..I then bought a SB59V abought a year later..I spent 4 hours in a shop trying 3..I just love the sound of the lollar pups..it's the best guitar I've owned.. playability, feel, sound..and it's half the price..after watching your video..I'm going to swap the pickups on the 386T for P90s. Wish me luck

[@theguitaristas]

Yes good luck for sure!! 😎🤞

[@steveo44]

I have an eastman thinline 335 style guitar. My favourite guitar I've ever had and I've had a fair few!. Great channel. Subscribed

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Steve!

[@Regularguyguitargear]

Lol the Bakelite bit was hilarious, I absolutely LOVE this channel, my favorite guitar reviews ever! Would love to know more about your background Colin, and how you got into music and guitars! (Sorry I’m advance if there’s already a video on that)

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Matt! At last someone got the Bakelite gag! 🤣👍 there’s an extra film the TV channel where I show around my studio and talk a bit about the backstory… sign up for 30 days free and check it out!!

[@mwpv11]

Glad you did the Eastman. Definitely will add one to my collection. Thank you for your hard but enjoyable work.

[@bjstein4242]

This is more than a guitar company sending youtubers a guitar and them giving them rave reviews.. this is an honest hard look at the build, the quality and the FEEL of the guitar.. and fair comparison to the "orginal" so to speak.. you give a good aspect of look, feel and touch.. not only how the frets are finished but are they LEVEL, are the edges rolled.. and could you expect low action from such a guitar.. does it feel like a vintage instrument .. these are important things lacking in so many videos..and the gut shots are important.. thanks mate.. cheers from America..!!

[@theguitaristas]

Thanks man that's appreciated!... I guess my only qualification to review these things is what they mean to me and how I can compare them with what I have experienced... its great to hear it resonates with others 😊👍

[@bjstein4242]

@@theguitaristas you got it man.. the guitar does not have to be expensive.. it just needs to have good construction and a little love in the setup.. it's more than specs and hardware.. has to feel right.. and frankly guitars are 90% neck, shape and feel as well as how it sits against your body and where the right arm sits.. you hit it out of the park with your reviews.. really enjoy it..

[@Ledzepfan88]

Thank you so much I look forward to the comparison videos!

[@joewyatt4490]

I need one now!!! You have identical tastes to my sir!! Love your channel, breath of fresh air!!!

[@manahaas]

Never played one but certainly looks and sounds incredible impressive. I will be looking for an Eastman. Pricey but certainly real quality guitars. And yes i was eying that black flying V in the background! Cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man, did you see the film I made on my flying V??

[@manahaas]

@@theguitaristas Yesss. forgot. watching again!

[@aidank2]

As a man of many Differently Priced Guitars I really enjoy your videos I have had some good some Brilliant and some not so good which went out of the doors great to here your no nonsense reviews.

[@craniofacialsurgeon]

the T59v was my choice. Beautiful. Can’t put it down. A value purchase.

[@amandabaynham-swales9222]

You’re absolutely buzzing playing it!

[@willie641]

Hi from the states. Love watching your videos. From all of them I ended up buying a sire t7 it’s now my main guitar all my friends chuckle they all have I guess what are known as metal guitars . Whenever I bring mine they all say here comes grandpa but I keep up and have surprised them more than once thank you for that video that led me to that axe😊

[@ryanbloom1738]

Love my E10d-TC also great presentation keep rocking.

[@chrishawkins1922]

My friend bought exactly the same model it arrived yesterday and he brought it straight round , i agree 100% with everything you said, i was sceptical until i held it in my hands but after that i was a convert they are that good

[@theguitaristas]

Yes amazing guitar 🔥

[@philipatoz]

Colin, I have an Eastman acoustic cutaway - bought it used and did some bargaining - couldn't afford a Taylor, Martin, or Gibson. And it sounds absolutely fantastic, as it punches WAY above it's price range. I also found that to truly optimize the sound it's capable of producing, I spent quite awhile of trying different string types and gauges (as what sounds good on one guitar can sound mediocre on another). Once I got the best strings for it, I'm just blown away at how beautiful the tone and projection is.Eastmans are very high-quality instruments! And before I bought it, I also spent considerable time researching various makes and models in online discussion forums. There are definitely affordable gems out there, but you have to first put in adequate time to carefully research and narrow your choices. And if you are on a budget, no matter what you buy, get something used in great shape - and find a motivated seller who is willing to negotiate price - this will all typically save you a bundle! Retail prices are crazy absurd! Love your channel - honest, knowledgeable assessments from someone who is clearly not a brand snob!

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers man!

[@ghicks411]

great review and demo! i've got this same guitar as well as the single cut version, both are outstanding.

[@standingbadger]

You did it! As soon as I saw the case I knew what you got. Very strange seeing my guitar on your bench…a brilliant choice and fantastic vid yet again. Thanks mate 🙂. Btw, did you know the truss rod cover is made from ebony?

[@theguitaristas]

You've got one?... excellent! 👍 no I didn't know that about truss rod cover, but I did notice the screw hole is recessed in the cavity which is just another amazing detail. Fabulous guitar 🔥

[@standingbadger]

Proud owner of the double cut and the 335-a-like with the dot neck in red - a T386. This is another of Eastman’s offerings that is a level above the Gibbo standard. Have a great weekend.

[@calogeroavanzato398]

Thanks Colin. I now want one

[@spencerfreed6947]

So excited for this review! I bought their goldtop with Lollar p90s and absolutely love it!!

[@sleepymarauder4178]

I have had their AC travel guitar, AC312C and the CL20. All acoustic marvels and lovely sounding. Great quality and absolutely worth trying out.

[@ChristopherClause]

Nice sounding axe! Does she come in tv yellow? And yes, I did appreciate the music selection at around the 26 minute mark. :) Keep on rocking!!!

[@stevewood3360]

I was looking at Eastman for a Les Paul type guitar. Now I want this guitar. Great review!

[@thornwivans]

Love to see you review a D'Angelico Deluxe solid body or semi hollow guitars

[@iannicholls7476]

Looks and sounds superb! Great video as always Colin. Thanks.

[@joeschlicht]

Lol. I was literally taking a sip of tea when you said "looks like drugs" and I nearly spit it out suppressing a laugh. My good guitar buddy has the Eastman 330. I recorded him with it and then he left it at the house for a week and I got to mess around with it. I was duly impressed. The finishing was quite spectacular, and it was well-balanced and sounded fantastic with Lollar p90s.

[@hanoibomb]

Knew it was the dc model the moment you played 'Born to Lose', around two seconds in. Great video, cheers!

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍 the clue was there for the chosen few!!

[@JohnSmith.907]

Great video, im looking at the sb55/v after watching this and doing a bit of research! awesome playing by the way!!

[@JohnSmith.907]

It arrived today. they are amazing guitars! I'm thinking of the es style also.

[@adamswanson8216]

I am really glad to see you reviewing Eastman guitars. I hope to see a lot more Eastman guitars coming through on reviews especially the semi hallows. I’d like to see them reviewed by somebody I can trust I’ve bought based on your advice and I’ve watched you for sometime now glad glad to see you’re doing the step of. Thanks again. One thing I can surely say from my experience with Eastman is that they stay in tune, and as far as flame and grain, it seems to all be there. The headstock difference is what the purist are complaining about, but most of their guitars, come with Lawler, pick ups now, which are certainly higher grade than the Gibson and the woods are truly unbelievable. Ebony and Fretz, polished to a remarkable perfect shine great guitars. 8:04 8:07

[@davidestes6738]

Colin... another great video. Question.... noticed what appeared to be a scratch below the control knobs. Was there a scratch or was it the lighting? I loved the guitar....love the videos. Start each and every Friday with you and a cup of coffee. Cheers.

[@theguitaristas]

Scratch! 🤣 I did it though.... it's a very thin finish and will age quickly.

[@bjmarchives]

The beauty is in the simplicity and quality of materials. I knew of Eastman but it’s been some years. That one sounded great too, even unplugged.

[@Qdobafett]

My Eastman acoustic has been my favorite guitar. I play bluegrass and Eastman continues to exceed expectations and the pickups are absolutely incredible. My tone plugged in is perfect

[@musicadeltubo5230]

Really nice indie melodic playng at 26:00 circa. Great!

[@WillofSteel]

That reference to the knights that like to say NI deserves my like, for sure. Cheers from Spain, big fan here

[@theguitaristas]

😆👍

[@DoctorJasonWilson]

Might have known you’d get the Junior! This is great man - have been wondering about these since I got their J-45 (the e-10ss) which is absolutely superb

[@nigelwallis9223]

Just wanted to thank you for this video. I recently sent back a new Gibson junior (tobacco burst). It looked fine sounded fine, but I was just not blown away. I then started looking at other single p90 guitars and found your video. I did a bit more research and long story short, I now own an Eastman SB55DC/v. It truly is a special guitar and I can’t put it down. It’s the oddest thing but It feels like I’ve always owned it. I agree with everything you said about this guitar. Thank you

[@theguitaristas]

Cheers Nigel, so glad you agree... I still play mine loads and it's up there with the very best! 🙌🔥

[@stevenhorton7457]

Really great guitar mate ,i wouldnt mind one of them ,friday is my fav day as i know you will be showing us another gem guitar keep up the good work 👍🎸

[@williamgregory6684]

You should check out an Eastwood Stormbird. I have 2 of the older ones with EW P90's and they're some of the best sounding P90's on the market! It's similar to a non reverse F_____rd except the headstock is a little different. They are back in production and are very well made. Epiphone makes a very nice Firebird V.I have one in Vintage Sunburst. Change the nameplates and it would be hard to tell the difference. Epiphone also makes a great Korina Explorer. I have one as well.Excellent videos!!!