Is Eastman guitars a Chinese company?
Eastman guitars are not “Made in China,” they are proudly hand-crafted in Beijing. In our increasingly global economy, this is an important distinction to make. Founded in 1992 by a Chinese music student named Qian Ni, Eastman strings initially gained their reputation in the world of violin making.
Are Eastman guitars better than Gibson?
I would say that overall fit and finish on both guitars is very good, except the couple of small issues on the Eastman. But the Eastman probably has the edge in playability and certainly on appointments and the antiqued varnish really does it for me.
Do Eastman guitars hold their value?
I’d say Eastmans, and most guitars, generally if you buy used, hold their value, if you buy at a “fair” price. And new guitars, all brands, generally, depreciate in the early years, as stated above.
Who owns Eastman guitars?
Qian Ni
Saul Friedgood: I started working for Eastman 12 years ago and came to the company from outside of the music industry. I was hired by Qian Ni, who is the Founder and Owner of Eastman.
Do Eastman make left handed guitars?
Eastman Left Handed Guitars we have in abundance in shop. There are 8 products.
What is Gibson made to measure?
GIBSON MADE TO MEASURE Gibson launched their ‘Made 2 Measure’ scheme in Europe back in 2015 allowing individuals and dealers to completely custom spec their own Gibson guitar. This offered people the opportunity to create something different to the standard Custom Shop models that rolled off the production line.
Where are Gibson Custom Shop Guitars made?
Nashville, Tennessee
Built in the Custom Shop Hand-assembled in Nashville, Tennessee, there is nothing mass-produced about a Gibson Custom guitar.
Who owns Eastman instruments?
What are the reviews of the Eastman ar371ce?
The AR371CE has been given great reviews by a number of publications (e.g., JazzTimes and PremierGuitar ). Even though the Eastman has a laminated top, it still has a strong acoustic sound.
Are Eastman guitars good quality?
Rapidly Eastman was established as an extremely high quality- high value, affordable arch top guitar manufacturer. It was only logical that Eastman continued to branch out into the mandolin family of instruments, various electric guitars and flat top acoustic guitars.
What pickups does Eastman use on their archtops?
The pickups used by Eastman on most of their archtops used to say they were Kent Armstrong pickups. They are no longer specified so maybe they are using other pickups. Whatever it is, it looks and sounds good. One of the things I like about this guitar as well as the Gibson ES-175 is the metal parts are nickel plated, not gold.
How many Eastman archtops are there in stock?
With over 500 archtops in stock you can be assured that we have unbelievable guitars to fit any budget. SKU: EASTMAN-AR371CE. Category: 16 and 17 Archtops. 16″ Florentine cutaway archtop. All laminate construction for feedback control. Custom mounted humbucking pickup. Classic styling, great playability, warm tone. Lowest price guaranteed.