Where to by an Eastman acoustic? - Page 2

rschultz · #16 03-11-2022, 03:34 PM

THAT is the most unbelievable response to a question... in like under an hour. Amazing. Thanks. I have a lot of digging to do!

Terry_D · #17 03-11-2022, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by joeappel

Seconded! They've got a wall full of Eastmans (Eastmen?)

The Acoustic Shoppe in Springfield, MO has two 722s and a 922.

rschultz · #18 03-11-2022, 03:39 PM

The 822 looks stunning.

rschultz · #19 03-11-2022, 03:51 PM

I wonder if I could get a 722 withOUT the pickup...

kurth · #20 03-11-2022, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vashondan2018

+1 Good guy and no taxes

How does that happen ? that 'd be worth a thread on it's own....dealers that don't charge taxes...I thought that was an oxymoron.

FingahPickah · #21 03-11-2022, 04:26 PM

I've purchased Eastmans from:

https://sunvalleyguitars.com/product...rands/eastman/

https://www.theacousticshoppe.com/sh...rs/Eastman.htm

https://massstreetmusic.com/collecti...stman%22%5D%5D

I give them all high marks.

1973 Guild D44M
1987 Guild JF65-12
2000 Martin D40
2011 Breedlove OM-SReH
2018 Taylor 324e
2019 Eastman E2OM-CD
2019 Eastman AC108ce-LTD-CLA
2019 Larrivee 000-40
2021 Edney Custom SS 12 Fret D
2014 Eastman MD305 "A" Mandolin
2020 Eastman MD314 "F" Mandolin
1982 Madeira M10 Two Point Teardrop Mandolin
1995 Trinity College TC325 Octave Mandolin
2019 Custom Conversion Mandocello (Yamaha FS800T)
2008 Fender Am Std Tele
2009 GFS Tele Thinline P90s
2021 Guild Starfire II Dynasonic

kurth · #22 03-11-2022, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by UncleJesse

Lots of good dealers mentioned but the two Eastmans I've gotten from Sky Guitars in Denton Texas had the most perfect setups I've ever had done on a new guitar. Most shops say they set them up but I get them and the nut slots and action are still a tad too high. Whatever you do make sure to ask the dealers for a deal. I'll bet at least one of these dealers will offer a discount off of full price.

that's good to know. I was looking at their site the other day. I went to school in Denton...about a century ago.

JimmyJeff1 · #23 03-11-2022, 05:53 PM

Last time I was at Music Outlet in Sevierville, they had a good selection of Eastmans. I remember E series more than AC, but it it would be worth a phone call since they’re in the neighborhood and price competitively.

rschultz · #24 03-11-2022, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyJeff1

Last time I was at Music Outlet in Sevierville, they had a good selection of Eastmans. I remember E series more than AC, but it it would be worth a phone call since they’re in the neighborhood and price competitively.

I'm not to far from there. I checked their website just now and it's ALL Martin's. They have 3 Taylor, 95 Martin's and that's it! No Eastmans.

SheiLaLa · #25 03-11-2022, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kurth

How does that happen ? that 'd be worth a thread on it's own....dealers that don't charge taxes...I thought that was an oxymoron.

I live about an hour from Brian Farmer's shop. Since I am in-state, I did pay sales tax on my mandolin.

But I cannot say enough good things about that experience. I walked in being pretty sure what I wanted. Brian showed me several other mandolins, including several that were less expensive than the one I was eyeing. When I left, I was delighted with my new mandolin and confident that I had made a great choice. Almost a year later, I've never had a moment's buyer's remorse.

Matt McGriff · #26 03-11-2022, 10:06 PM

I’ll second LA Guitar Sales. Bought many guitars from Ted and Helene and they have always been great to work with. Now that I’m in Memphis, I would also highly recommend Martin Music. They treat their Eastmans with the upmost respect, in the glass cases with the McPhersons, Goodalls, Thompsons, etc. Had a blast playing 6 or 8 of the various TC dreads and OMs a couple of weeks ago.

http://www.martinmusicguitar.com/sto...sc&order=price

Blackmore Fan · #27 03-11-2022, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kurth

How does that happen ? that 'd be worth a thread on it's own....dealers that don't charge taxes...I thought that was an oxymoron.

Once upon a time I was a dealer in another commodity that I sold with no tax added. It simply meant (for me) that I absorbed the sales tax into the price. I paid my state sales tax every month without question. In short, every client got a (roughly) 8% discount.

baw3 · #28 03-11-2022, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rschultz

I wonder if I could get a 722 withOUT the pickup...

Brian at Sun Valley will take it out for you and put in a new saddle. I had him do that for me on my AC422 and put in a k&k pure mini. It sounds great. The 422 is a great sounding guitar.

kurth · #29 03-11-2022, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackmore Fan

Once upon a time I was a dealer in another commodity that I sold with no tax added. It simply meant (for me) that I absorbed the sales tax into the price. I paid my state sales tax every month without question. In short, every client got a (roughly) 8% discount.

good selling point....but I'd still like to see that hypothetical list of dealers....cause most guitar prices seem fixed unless they're used or blemished.

JimmyJeff1 · #30 03-12-2022, 05:49 AM

Wow. Thanks for the intel and sorry for misleading you. That’s a major shift in inventory. They always had plenty of Martins, but not exclusively so.

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Originally Posted by rschultz

I'm not to far from there. I checked their website just now and it's ALL Martin's. They have 3 Taylor, 95 Martin's and that's it! No Eastmans.