Are Eastman guitars worth the money?

EASTMAN GUITAR has long been a leading manufacturer and supplier of musical instruments. Players know when they buy an Eastman acoustic guitar product, they are getting quality materials at an affordable price. All Eastman Instruments and products are a good value, there are a few guitars that stand out from the crowd.

Are Eastman guitars Good for jazz?

The Eastman AR371CESB might look like a Gibson ES-175 clone, but it’s a great guitar in its own right. It’s lighter and louder than the average hollowbody electric, plays like a dream, and has a rich, complex sound that will satisfy the staunchest jazz purist and the most adventurous rocker alike.

Where are Eastman archtop guitars made?

Eastman guitars are not “Made in China”. They are proudly hand-crafted in Beijing. In our increasingly global economy this is an important distinction. Founded in 1992 by a Chinese music student named Qian Ni, Eastman strings initially gained their reputation in the world of violin making.

Why are Eastman guitars so expensive?

They are very high quality made instruments and are generally worth their price tag. That being said, the MSRP on their site is a bit higher than street price. The other factor for Eastman’s price increases in the last few years (as a local shop informed me) is the US/China trade wars and the tariffs.

Are Eastman guitars heavy?

The Eastman was heavier than the Blueridge. Or if you prefer, the Blueridge was lighter than the Eastman. One might also lump all acoustic and electric guitars together and say that some (Les Pauls) weigh more than others (Eastman dreads), but they’re never heavy.

What guitars do jazz guitarists use?

While jazz can be played on any type of guitar, from an acoustic instrument to a solid-bodied electric guitar such as a Fender Stratocaster, the full-depth archtop guitar has become known as the prototypical “jazz guitar.” Archtop guitars are steel-string acoustic guitars with a big soundbox, arched top, violin-style f …

Are Eastman guitars made in USA?

Like the Eastman Strings bowed instrument line, their acoustic flat top models come in models for intermediate players and pro’s. Most of the wood used on Eastman guitars is grown in the United States. Eastman guitars and other Eastman musical instruments are made in China.

Who manufactures Eastman guitars?

Eastman guitars are manufactured by skilled luthiers in a dedicated workshop in Beijing, China; they do not make instruments for anyone else and nobody makes instruments for them – they are arguably the finest workshop in China.