Got this guitar in cherry red last month. It's incredible. My guitar pedals have been unused since then because I love the rich clean tone so much. Inspires me to up my playing to its level.
Very good review, thank you! I was looking for a semi-hollowbody and found this wunderful guitar at my local dealer. Having no experience with Eastman, I made a reservation for the one classic finish they had on stock and wanted to look at some of the reviews in the net to justify the purchase. Very helpful, indeed!
Lovely, personal review. I just pulled the trigger on an almost identical guitar the other day, so it was nice to have another reinforcement to my decision!
Thank you, that's the point of my videos. I don't feel like many reviews out there do a good job of answering the consumers questions on a blind buy. I am thinking it might be time to do an update.
Just a gorgeous flame on that classic! Really thinking of getting one. Always lusted after a 335 but can't afford one. This looks like the perfect substitute. Loved your honest review too. Thanks Bad Jazz Dad!
thanks - its been able to stand the test of time - I now have 4 more Eastman's. Wish I could tell you that it was my go to - I picked up a Pisano ar380 and now consider myself just plain ole Jaz Dad - ergo - I play that wonderful piece of art and chord melody generator! It is beautiful and I am amazed every time I pick it up! It is worth the money every bit.
Thanks for sharing, totally agree, love the Misty vibes, I can't play a geetar if it doesn't inspire me. How's she holding up after 3 years ? 👍🏻 I've been offered a swap for a T484 for my Godin LGX which has Seymour's, Piezo and Synth Access, amazing guitar the Godin, but as I have a 2nd it might make sense to add a hollow body especially as the T484 is only 14" radius body versus the standard 16". Love an ebony fretboard or richlite which the Godin has, rosewood has poor contrast and just looks dull.
" If you'd heard me play this on something else your dog would have run away " :-) I like you Jeremy - lovely, honest, informative review of a beautiful guitar - I have the Eastman AR503CE and will, hopefully, be adding either the T486 or the T59V to my collection real soon - take care brother x
thanks Peter - this guitar is fantastic and I dropped some chrome xl flatwounds on it and it has a much warmer jazzy tone. But, alas it takes too much away from all that this guitar can do. So, I have improved and am becoming more vested in applying myself - if I can conquer a couple disciplines then I think in the near future I might be searching for a 503ce or the ar380ce because this T486 just doesn't bring "all" that an archtop will. It is very versatile - but I truly desire to get an archtop - what would you say the differences are?
waiting for news of 2nd Stim check to pull trigger on lefty T486. One year later: T486 is my best guitar to date out of many USA made . Got a SB59 GoldTop yesterday…. Great guitar, as good or better than my Traditional.
Thank you for this video, I played this model in Cherry Red finish in Rudy's Music store in New York. Total quality from top to bottom, and I found a second hand AR-371-CE2 locally here in Singapore, that is just an astonishing instrument but I'm still hankering after a T486. That 5-ply binding was simply spell-binding!
Eastman is the way to go ... they said who are PRS at one time. I have 2 Eastmans looking to buy my 3rd the quality and attention to detail is off the chart but get this I live in Hong Kong and can't buy Eastman here I bought mine from Holland.
Try one out at the Melbourne Guitar Show, Australia....Excellent they are hand made so I've been told...very good ........I tried it cause I'm a Larry Carlton fan..very impressed
JazzyJunior thanks for the encouragement. I am getting much better and I love this guitar! Went to GC in town and so much of what they sell is junk, it make quality feel good in the hands and to the ear! Keep on playing! But it was the beginning to Misty + hahaha
Lovely playing and guitar! it's definitely not an imitation of a 335; it's a recreation of what Gibson should have put out to begin with...:) is it easy to play with how wide it is?
I would say medium fret - not jumbo - but you can check the spec sheet - they list the type of fret wire. I don't know if that gives so much the material as opposed to the size though. They are vey comfortable. I am currently running chrome flat wounds (which I love - first time playing) so not really bending - mostly comping.
" Misty " , but it needs a little work ( practice ) . I like the arrangement , and I think it will sound great with a whole bunch of practice ! These guitar are Super Duper build quality , playibility and sound . It is a thing of beauty , and I can tell you that it is more important to have a proper setup on your guitar than a proper brand .
well done Ray! I am hoping to post a full version of the song in the next few months. Played live the other day - not Jazz (hahah) and had a blast and this guitar played beautifully. Can't say enough about the versatility
The T 59 has the hand rubbed finish. I have a reddish brown 486 and it’s sprayed lacquer. Liked my Ibanez AS103 in Burl just as much w super 58’s Mayyyy trade Eastman for it back
Great question. I went to Flatwoods until this experience was so good I decided to jump all in and by a legit archtop jazz box. Pissano 380. I have flats on that and put round back on the 486 to use for more versatile playing now. I am going to be doing a lot more updates and new reviews over Christmas break if I can.
@@jeremycook4720 Nice, I am about getting the T486 too - great guitar. Although I own a D'Angelico EXL 1 as a "real" Archtop-Jazzguitar, I will probably also try Flatwounds on the Eastman, because I will mostly use it for Jazz and Blues. Looking forward to your upcomming videos!
it's not chunky - it is a lot like a C but realize these are hand made so each one is going to feel a little different. But I would say C and a little bit thin for playing jazz. I know there are some times I wish I had a little more neck to get some leverage for certain chords - yet because of that I know I am able to get my hand around quicker. My recommendation is try one if you can.
Neck is slim. some really don't like that - but it is comfortable in my personal opinion. I do wish it was a bit thicker as sometimes for certain chord structures I would prefer a little more meat back there to grab hold of - but I would say for me - that is a sacrifice I am willing to take as the majority of my playing responds well to the neck. Hope that helps - basically it is a slim neck
Thanks, no it's the standard 16 but, same as most of their thin-lines. They came out with an identical model that is 14 or 15 in the bout but I don't remember the model number
You started 'Misty' and then played two bars of 'Autumn Leaves.' Guitar sounds good. Keep learning those standards. You'll expand your chordal vocabulary. Next, some scale studies and you're on your way. Attaboy.
Got this guitar in cherry red last month. It's incredible. My guitar pedals have been unused since then because I love the rich clean tone so much. Inspires me to up my playing to its level.
Yes, I know all those songs. Brought tears to my eyes and that guitar is amazing. KEEP IT!!
Very good review, thank you! I was looking for a semi-hollowbody and found this wunderful guitar at my local dealer. Having no experience with Eastman, I made a reservation for the one classic finish they had on stock and wanted to look at some of the reviews in the net to justify the purchase. Very helpful, indeed!
Nice guitar, I like Eastman a lot and May buy one. Thanks for the demo, and yes two great tunes to work on. I never get tired of hearing misty.cool
Congrats on getting it. Looks stunning. And apparently is very inspiring to play.
Lovely, personal review. I just pulled the trigger on an almost identical guitar the other day, so it was nice to have another reinforcement to my decision!
Thanks man! Great video!
Informative review by personalizing your experience. I've listened to other 486 reviews that couldn't communicate like yours
Thank you, that's the point of my videos. I don't feel like many reviews out there do a good job of answering the consumers questions on a blind buy. I am thinking it might be time to do an update.
Keep this guitar. You worked it. Thanks. Now I’m gonna go out and get one.
Just a gorgeous flame on that classic! Really thinking of getting one. Always lusted after a 335 but can't afford one. This looks like the perfect substitute. Loved your honest review too. Thanks Bad Jazz Dad!
thanks - its been able to stand the test of time - I now have 4 more Eastman's. Wish I could tell you that it was my go to - I picked up a Pisano ar380 and now consider myself just plain ole Jaz Dad - ergo - I play that wonderful piece of art and chord melody generator! It is beautiful and I am amazed every time I pick it up! It is worth the money every bit.
@@jeremycook4720 Good for you Jazz Dad!
That's sweet but the T484 really checks the boxes for me. Their mandolins are nice too.
Thanks for sharing, totally agree, love the Misty vibes, I can't play a geetar if it doesn't inspire me. How's she holding up after 3 years ? 👍🏻
I've been offered a swap for a T484 for my Godin LGX which has Seymour's, Piezo and Synth Access, amazing guitar the Godin, but as I have a 2nd it might make sense to add a hollow body especially as the T484 is only 14" radius body versus the standard 16". Love an ebony fretboard or richlite which the Godin has, rosewood has poor contrast and just looks dull.
" If you'd heard me play this on something else your dog would have run away " :-) I like you Jeremy - lovely, honest, informative review of a beautiful guitar - I have the Eastman AR503CE and will, hopefully, be adding either the T486 or the T59V to my collection real soon - take care brother x
thanks Peter - this guitar is fantastic and I dropped some chrome xl flatwounds on it and it has a much warmer jazzy tone. But, alas it takes too much away from all that this guitar can do. So, I have improved and am becoming more vested in applying myself - if I can conquer a couple disciplines then I think in the near future I might be searching for a 503ce or the ar380ce because this T486 just doesn't bring "all" that an archtop will. It is very versatile - but I truly desire to get an archtop - what would you say the differences are?
waiting for news of 2nd Stim check to pull trigger on lefty T486.
One year later: T486 is my best guitar to date out of many USA made . Got a SB59 GoldTop yesterday…. Great guitar, as good or better than my Traditional.
Thank you for this video, I played this model in Cherry Red finish in Rudy's Music store in New York. Total quality from top to bottom, and I found a second hand AR-371-CE2 locally here in Singapore, that is just an astonishing instrument but I'm still hankering after a T486. That 5-ply binding was simply spell-binding!
Misty, Autumn Leaves, - just bought one - waiting for delivery.
Eastman is the way to go ... they said who are PRS at one time. I have 2 Eastmans looking to buy my 3rd the quality and attention to detail is off the chart but get this I live in Hong Kong and can't buy Eastman here I bought mine from Holland.
Try one out at the Melbourne Guitar Show, Australia....Excellent they are hand made so I've been told...very good ........I tried it cause I'm a Larry Carlton fan..very impressed
TheBowzwow glad u got to try one. I wasn't dissappoi Ted. Just did two live gigs this month and it was everything I needed and wanted it to be.
Nice Misty
Have this exact guitar, perhaps a little darker finish...but it's the best I've ever owned, bar none.
Polka Dots and Moonbeams, learning jazz is tough! Keep the guitar!
JazzyJunior thanks for the encouragement. I am getting much better and I love this guitar! Went to GC in town and so much of what they sell is junk, it make quality feel good in the hands and to the ear! Keep on playing! But it was the beginning to Misty + hahaha
Lovely playing and guitar! it's definitely not an imitation of a 335; it's a recreation of what Gibson should have put out to begin with...:) is it easy to play with how wide it is?
Misty? Chelsea bridge?
thanks for reviewing - how would you describe the frets? Want to try one of these, but looking for more jumbo frets for bending
I would say medium fret - not jumbo - but you can check the spec sheet - they list the type of fret wire. I don't know if that gives so much the material as opposed to the size though. They are vey comfortable. I am currently running chrome flat wounds (which I love - first time playing) so not really bending - mostly comping.
The song is misty by errol garner!
" Misty " , but it needs a little work ( practice ) . I like the arrangement , and I think it will sound great with a whole bunch of practice ! These guitar are Super Duper build quality , playibility and sound . It is a thing of beauty , and I can tell you that it is more important to have a proper setup on your guitar than a proper brand .
You’re welcome!!! Keep up the good work and enjoy that beautiful guitar!!!
Look at me, I'm as helpless as a kitten up a tree. And I feel like I'm clinging to a cloud
I can't understand
I get misty, holding your hand
well done Ray! I am hoping to post a full version of the song in the next few months. Played live the other day - not Jazz (hahah) and had a blast and this guitar played beautifully. Can't say enough about the versatility
The T 59 has the hand rubbed finish. I have a reddish brown 486 and it’s sprayed lacquer. Liked my Ibanez AS103 in Burl just as much w super 58’s Mayyyy trade Eastman for it back
Nice Review! Do you play the roudwound strings that it ships with or did you try flatwounds?
Great question. I went to Flatwoods until this experience was so good I decided to jump all in and by a legit archtop jazz box. Pissano 380. I have flats on that and put round back on the 486 to use for more versatile playing now. I am going to be doing a lot more updates and new reviews over Christmas break if I can.
@@jeremycook4720 Nice, I am about getting the T486 too - great guitar. Although I own a D'Angelico EXL 1 as a "real" Archtop-Jazzguitar, I will probably also try Flatwounds on the Eastman, because I will mostly use it for Jazz and Blues. Looking forward to your upcomming videos!
How would you describe the neck profile? 50's, 60's, slim or chunky?
it's not chunky - it is a lot like a C but realize these are hand made so each one is going to feel a little different. But I would say C and a little bit thin for playing jazz. I know there are some times I wish I had a little more neck to get some leverage for certain chords - yet because of that I know I am able to get my hand around quicker. My recommendation is try one if you can.
Neck is slim. some really don't like that - but it is comfortable in my personal opinion. I do wish it was a bit thicker as sometimes for certain chord structures I would prefer a little more meat back there to grab hold of - but I would say for me - that is a sacrifice I am willing to take as the majority of my playing responds well to the neck. Hope that helps - basically it is a slim neck
What a beautiful guitar😍 does it have a smaller body than the other semi hollows from Eastman?
Thanks, no it's the standard 16 but, same as most of their thin-lines. They came out with an identical model that is 14 or 15 in the bout but I don't remember the model number
@@jeremycook4720 oh ok thanks.
You started 'Misty' and then played two bars of 'Autumn Leaves.' Guitar sounds good. Keep learning those standards. You'll expand your chordal vocabulary. Next, some scale studies and you're on your way. Attaboy.
Autumn leaves
It's very misty today, actually.
Misty
Johnny Mathis would be pleased.
Misty, Autumn leaves,
Misty. Autumn leaves . .
I think the 335 is now an imitation of the Eastman , I would take that Eastman over the Gibson any day ,
Misty
Reynaldo Luna thank u for giving me confidence to go on! Now I can keep the guitar
Isn't Eastman a Canadian company?
You're probably thinking of Eastwood
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Canadian guitar company, Chinese manufacture. So its American! (Yes, Canada is in the Americas) Well, in as much as Gretsch is American.
ridicolo!
Play at least two notes🤕
Misty
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