Re: To Eastman...Or not to Eastman, that is the question.
Good post David. Everyone appreciates balance and honesty. Of course we all just give our impressions, as thats all we got to give. I don't think it was just you. I've heard similar opinions. I'm so new to mando I should give that disclaimer prior to stating my impressions.
But someone pointed out that the recent Eastmans of the last couple of years are a different animal than the ones they made years back. They apparently had a jump up in tone quality. Maybe a different factory? Different plant foreman? different building techniques? Different emphasis? Who knows. (Steve Perry or Dennis as shop owners probably know).
I think the Kentucky series gets equal applause on the forum at these entry levels and higher applause at the mid levels(900 and up). And the kentucky series feel different so some will prefer that thicker neck feel, and others will prefer the slimmer neck feel depending on hand size and what you're used to. So they are both worth checking out.
No matter where I go, there I am...Unless I'm running a little late.
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