View Full Version : Picked up my Eastman today
walshb
Aug-20-2005, 2:37pm
It plays great! I thought I might have a problem adapting to the neck after playing my MK Deluxe (radius neck), but I'm not having much of a problem. There is quite a difference in tone when I compare it to the MK; I can't really say either one is 'better', they're just 'different'.
But the setup is much nicer and it plays a lot easier than my MK. (Did I mention that it plays great?)
Wooo-Hooo!
walshb
Aug-20-2005, 2:39pm
Here's the back. Sorry about the reflections...
DryBones
Aug-20-2005, 3:27pm
ouch,ouch,ouch...get me off that brick!http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif just kidding..looks great!
357mag
Aug-20-2005, 3:51pm
I must make no comment and defer to my sig line. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
chinamando
Aug-20-2005, 5:01pm
Welcome to "The Family".
357, I'm sure one day you will join the family also.
What's keeping you from getting one? Funds?
357mag
Aug-20-2005, 5:10pm
Yup! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
Actually, Im this close to sending Steve at Giana the 30& deposit they require for a 614. I could probably pay it off out of next months SS check. No instant gratification there, but at least it would be a commitment. Im 64 going on 13.
BTW Bill. Your mandolin is beautiful.
walshb
Aug-20-2005, 5:44pm
ouch,ouch,ouch...get me off that brick!http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif #just kidding..looks great!
Ha! I knew someone would mention the brick. But, I've run into so many brick walls with my playing, I thought it was appropriate.
357, send the deposit. It'll give you more incentive, knowing you've got one on the way. You'll have it paid off in no time. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
JEStanek
Aug-20-2005, 6:32pm
Go for it slowly 357. If you make a Christmas present (at Christmas time) the suspense will reallllllly be rewarded. BTW that's a nice lookin mando. Welcome to the family.
Jamie
Stephen Perry
Aug-20-2005, 9:07pm
A shame to put such pretty wood in a mandolin - would look better in a violin, of course!
Enjoy.
walshb
Aug-20-2005, 9:28pm
Thanks everyone for the great comments!
My fingers are sore!!! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif
chinamando
Aug-20-2005, 10:09pm
357,
great choice!
I almost bought a 614 today...this is coming from a college guy, and I just bought a 615 less than 2 weeks ago.
I love the sweet sweet tone of the 614 oval holes, but I also love the clean tone of the f holes; I figure I'd start with the f's which are more versatile in my opinion, and they come out better in a group setting.
But man the 614's...I love that strength and warmth on the bottom end and the mellowness on the high end. Would be a good ballad instrument.
Let me know when you get your Eastman, I'll throw you a party (not that you'll need one when it arrives)
eastcarterman
Aug-20-2005, 10:21pm
congrats, now you know the joy that we experience every day
travers chandler
Aug-22-2005, 12:15pm
Right on....I cannot tell you how many comments I got on mine this weekend at Amelia!!!!