I may be a fool but that's what I heard...

[theflyingturtle]

I bought a second hand, small-bodied Eastman several weeks back. The long story short is that after a set-up and fresh D'Addarios I sat down one evening to get to know the new guitar in depth. What really stood out for me was that it had an extremely well balanced and even tone. So what does this have to do with Guilds? Well, in my mind, that is exactly how I would describe the "Guild" sound! Every Guild I have ever played has demonstrated a high level of balance. I have come to consider it a trait. I don't mean to say it sounded like a Guild because it didn't. It was another flavor altogether but the guitar's strong balance was so familiar it was Guild-ish. I have never played another guitar that reminded me of a Guild. So, I may be a fool but that's what I heard.

 

[adorshki]

I think it's Killdeer who also has pretty good things to say opinoin about an Eastman he owns (owned?)
Not sure how well received they are over on the AGF though.

 

[tjmangum]

Eastmans are fine guitars, both the acoustics and the arch tops.

 

[Ridgemont]

I bought a second hand, small-bodied Eastman several weeks back. The long story short is that after a set-up and fresh D'Addarios I sat down one evening to get to know the new guitar in depth. What really stood out for me was that it had an extremely well balanced and even tone. So what does this have to do with Guilds? Well, in my mind, that is exactly how I would describe the "Guild" sound! Every Guild I have ever played has demonstrated a high level of balance. I have come to consider it a trait. I don't mean to say it sounded like a Guild because it didn't. It was another flavor altogether but the guitar's strong balance was so familiar it was Guild-ish. I have never played another guitar that reminded me of a Guild. So, I may be a fool but that's what I heard.

How familiar are you with small bodied guitars? I ask because those accustomed to dreads may pick up a small bodied guitar and comment on its balance. That is a characteristic in small bodied guitars. That is also a characteristic Guild is known for as well. If you want a dread that isn't boomy, then Guild would be the first place to look. Small bodied guitars can be a great thing. And when built correctly, they can defy both tonewood and body size stereotypes.

 

[Ridgemont]

I think it's Killdeer who also has pretty good things to say opinoin about an Eastman he owns (owned?)
Not sure how well received they are over on the AGF though.

Wise old Joe has tinkered with some GADs as well as the Epiphone Masterbilt series. He has not made mention of Eastmans although others have.

 

[kitniyatran]

Their mandolins are highly regarded, but the only one(s) I've fondled that impressed me as more than a starter was at the top of the line. I haven't tried any of the guitars, but their archtops photograph nicely.

 

[adorshki]

Small bodied guitars can be a great thing. And when built correctly, they can defy both tonewood and body size stereotypes.

Shhh...if my F65ce hears you it's liable to get a swollen head and not fit its case anymore.
Oh btw thanks for the correction about Joe's Masterbuilt. :wink:

 

[Ridgemont]

Shhh...if my F65ce hears you it's liable to get a swollen head and not fit its case anymore./quote]
I'll keep quiet.