Rayk
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Well finally I gave in . Lol I was waiting to get the demo tune done but not yet though soon I hope .
So her she is my Eastman AC822CE FF
Shes a grand orchestra 16" lower bout , body depth is 3 3/4" at neck 4 3/4 " at the tail .
Engleman spruce top , East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Flame Maple banding . 1 3/4 nut string space at saddle 2 5/32" 12" fretboard radius . Gotoh tuners eboney buttons .
Scale Length:25.5" Bass Side 24.75" Treble Side. Pickup is LR Bags Anthem. You find the full specs at Eastman guitars .
My take well, that is I'm blown away ! I have admit the Nitro finish is applied as nice as my custom it feels the same ,Wow! . Fit and finish is tops on the out side . Lol on the inside I give it a B grade actually it's just some glue but you know I'm anal . Haha
The new AC line is incredible sporting sound ports and arm bevels . I almost bought another one . Lol
Tone is wonderful good balance and lovely overtones . It feels great in the hand though it doesn't sport the arm rest it's comfortable to play .
I find the frets a little to low compared to what I'm used to so if and when I regret her I'd go a little taller .Evo golds would look lovely on her.
Lastly to mention again I am totally amazed at the workmanship . I like my Blueridges but Eastman has my Eye for sure and Im very interested other models . They also have some great finish options their hand rubbed antique violin finish which is applied by a woman I think they said that specifically does that work . Wow it's not in house either !
Ok enough of me going on how about some pictures ?
So her she is my Eastman AC822CE FF
Shes a grand orchestra 16" lower bout , body depth is 3 3/4" at neck 4 3/4 " at the tail .
Engleman spruce top , East Indian Rosewood back and sides. Flame Maple banding . 1 3/4 nut string space at saddle 2 5/32" 12" fretboard radius . Gotoh tuners eboney buttons .
Scale Length:25.5" Bass Side 24.75" Treble Side. Pickup is LR Bags Anthem. You find the full specs at Eastman guitars .
My take well, that is I'm blown away ! I have admit the Nitro finish is applied as nice as my custom it feels the same ,Wow! . Fit and finish is tops on the out side . Lol on the inside I give it a B grade actually it's just some glue but you know I'm anal . Haha
The new AC line is incredible sporting sound ports and arm bevels . I almost bought another one . Lol
Tone is wonderful good balance and lovely overtones . It feels great in the hand though it doesn't sport the arm rest it's comfortable to play .
I find the frets a little to low compared to what I'm used to so if and when I regret her I'd go a little taller .Evo golds would look lovely on her.
Lastly to mention again I am totally amazed at the workmanship . I like my Blueridges but Eastman has my Eye for sure and Im very interested other models . They also have some great finish options their hand rubbed antique violin finish which is applied by a woman I think they said that specifically does that work . Wow it's not in house either !
Ok enough of me going on how about some pictures ?