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NAMM

Check Out Eastman’s New Custom Guitars, Antique Series, and Pacific Coast Highway Series [WINTER NAMM 2017]

The folks at Eastman Guitars have been busy. Watch the above video for info on three new projects debuted at Winter NAMM 2017. First up, Eastman’s master luthier Otto D’Ambrosio shows off some of their new Custom Edition guitars. Also new…

Acoustic Guitar Editors
January 31, 2017

Gear, Grand Auditorium

Review: Two Affordable Eastman Acoustic Guitars, the AC–GA1CE & AC–GA2CE [VIDEO]

I am a little snobbish when it comes to instruments, but two new Eastman guitars—the AC–GA1CE and AC–GA2CE—have led me to reappraise my view of lower-priced models.

Adam Perlmutter
August 16, 2016

NAMM

SUMMER NAMM 2016: Eastman Guitars Unveils E40D-SB Dreadnought and MD-415 Mandolin

Eastman Guitars was founded in 1992 by Qian Ni, who originally came to the United States from China to study music. He started by building handcrafted violins and bows, but Eastman soon became well-known for its craftsmanship and expanded to archtop guitars,…

Acoustic Guitar Editors
July 24, 2016

NAMM

Eastman Introduces three new models at Winter NAMM 2016

Eastman Introduces 3 new models at Winter NAMM 2016

At Winter NAMM 2016, Eastman released three new models, including its new top-of-the-line dreadnought E40D. Watch the video for more info from Eastman.

Acoustic Guitar Editors
January 28, 2016

Compact

Eastman E60M Review

Acoustic Guitar editor Teja Gerken holding guitar for 11 affordable small bodied flattop guitars

Eastman E60M acoustic guitar review.

Teja Gerken
February 11, 2013

Gear

The Year in Gear 2023: Guitars, Amps, Pedals, and Accessories for a Wide Variety of Styles and Budgets

In this annual year-in-gear retrospective, we take you on a tour of the exciting new acoustic guitars and accessories introduced in 2023.

Adam Perlmutter
November 22, 2023

000, Orchestra Model, Auditorium

Review: Bourgeois’ Touchstone OM Vintage/TS is a Brilliant New Guitar with an Old Soul

The Bourgeois Touchstone OM Vintage/TS is a collaboration with Eastman Guitars that has resulted in an excellent tradition-inspired guitar with a relatively affordable price.

Kate Koenig
April 16, 2023

Vintage and Collectible Guitars

Beyond Flattops: The Magic of Archtop Guitars

Gibson L-5 archtop guitar full-body photo

Though long favored by jazz and swing guitarists, the archtop is currently enjoying a revival among roots and Americana musicians, flatpickers, and singer-songwriters.

Sean McGowan
March 3, 2023

Gear Reviews

2022: The Year in Gear

Despite uncertain times, makers unveil guitars, guitars, and more guitars. There have been many new gear releases in the past 12 months - in this story, we explore the year's highlights and trends.