Couldn't resist...

zohn · 2011-11-28T03:22:54+00:00

So today is my last day in China. I was fortunate to spend a glorious 2 hours in the musical instruments district of Beijing yesterday. Met a luthier who makes prized violins, and trried a couple of guitars - also hooked up with a Chinese player, we couldn't talk much, but ended up playing 2 Clapton songs together. I played a genuine D-28, a French-made LAG dread (very nice), and ended up buying an Eastman OM. I know Andy sold Eastmans (made in China) but somehow I never got to see nor play one, although I have read some fab reviews from dealers in the States a year or two ago. I was particularly interested in a rosewood OM with a 1 3/4" nut and a short scale. The bonus with this particular guitar is it has a great looking and sounding Adirondack Spruce top. This is a good guitar, but I'll need to set it up as soon as I get home tomorrow. I have a K&K Trinity pickup waiting at home for this baby. It is this model http://www.massstreetmusic.com/store/show_item/4799-Eastman-E20-OM

guitarboy2828

I was in Beijing a few weeks ago, unfortunately I was there on business and couldn't get to any music outlets, what a pity..

Looks like you found a beaut Zohn, I am jealous, yes I am! ?

Malkav

I had no idea someone retailed these locally :-[ They're one of the only brands that do an affordable 7 string hollowbody...Does anyone know if the agency for them still exists down here? ?

Squonk

The Eastmans that Andy sold were good value for money. I played a from the bottom to the top range, very good guitars.

Malkav

That's a very interesting volute, is it scarf jointed?

guitarboy2828

So.... Does this mean you want to sell me that Berg OM of yours? ?

racman

Great buy Zohn!!

I played few Eastmans at Andy's and was very impressed as they are excellent value for money.

rikus

Oh man! That is beautiful... Very good looking top that!

Enjoy!

zohn

rikus wrote Oh man! That is beautiful... Very good looking top that!

Enjoy!

Thank you Rikus, yes the top is a great slab and the rest of the woods too.

guitarboy2828

Now Zohn, how does this compare to the Berg OM?

Both are OM's, so interested to see the difference. I'm assuming the Eastman is a significantly cheaper guitar? However, how does it compare in sound, playability, etc???

Also... Have you played the few larrivee's that other members on the forum own? How do these all compare? I'd love to get a comparison from some of you guys who have played many of these guitars!!

guitarboy2828

Zohn,

That you for that reply. EXACTLY what I was after!! They sound like great guitars. I hope to own one of such calliper one day ?

Norman86

sjoe Zohn, she's nice hey!!! enjoy her!

Rocker-Gramps

Just a little Ovating! - If I may (?)

Hans, (Berg Guitars), and I, have been best friends for years and still are!

We've come a long way together, and done a lot together! I have a lot of friends,
who are very good people and are close to me, but there's something about Hans that is not easy to describe!
I suppose it is the image that he portrays and his general attitude, I don't know,
all I know, he is a very, very special kind of guy, and I treasure his company every time we visit.
Although it's been a while since we've seen each other, (since I have now moved away from Meyerton),
the bond, I feel, is still intact! His talent, with, being a luthier, excells with each masterpiece he produces! The success he's achieved up till now,
is phenomenal! But it is to be expected from the kind of person that he is, as I've experienced in the past, when
different projects are tackled! This man is precise in everything that he does! There's no room for the
slightest flaw! It is exactly as he is too, without flaws! I shall allways cherish our times together, and
consider myself very, very fortunate to have a best friend like Hans!!!
What a Guy!!!