Eastman T484 - 6 Month Update - Is It Still My Favorite Guitar?
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- Hey everybody!
The Eastman T484 is the most expensive guitar I have personally bought. Now, do I regret buying it?
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I’ve had my T59/TV for ten days now. I love this guitar. The build quality is fantastic. It is super resonant. It plays great right out of the box. I don’t want to let go of long enough to get my luthier
to do his magic. I have a Heritage Blues Boy which is a little larger than a 339. It is a killer semi-hollow as well. You’re right about Telecasters as well. Fender and G&L take your pick. The Eastman is a feast for the eyes and ears. I’ve been looking at Gibson 347s for a while and took a chance on the Eastman…. Best $2,000.00
I’ve spent in a LONG TIME!
I have two Eastman SB 59s. I bought the antique varnish one and then I bought a lacquer finish one. Eastman's are hard to get now. I've had an sb55 on order for almost two and a half years hoping it comes in this fall. I absolutely love Eastman's the workmanship is absolutely phenomenal. I really like my Gibson's and fenders but the Eastman sb59v is Far and Away my favorite guitar now.
That is awesome! I am really looking forward to get my hands on one of the SB59's by Eastman. They look fantastic. Glad you're enjoying yours, cheers!
I finally got a SB59V about three weeks ago and I still pinch myself that I really have one. Took a long time to find one to demo but once I did I had to have one. Eastman said they are 8-10 months behind on SB59V’s but I found a new one on Reverb. It literally is perfect and makes me want to improve my playing and keep practicing.
Beautiful sounding guitar my friend! Helps to have you playing it, of course ;) Really looking forward to seeing you next week!
I really appreciate the kind words buddy! Same here, it will be fun! Cheers!
T-484 owner here. Bought it just over a year ago and it is a keeper..
1. The neck is closer to a thin taper neck than the neck on a ES-339. 2, It comes from the factory with a SD Jazz neck and SD 59 Bridge pickups. I walked into the store and the staff had unpacked the guitar only a couple hours earlier that day and all they did was tune it up. Intonation was good, and the neck was very playable. I had the guitar set up with GHS Nickel Rockers and the bridge top wrapped. The luthier there was no need to replace and recut the nut.
The T-484 does not feel like a ES-339, however, it feels like an old friend and is very comfortable to play. The pickups give this guitar a unique character and I could feel the mids from the Jazz neck and really notice the mids cut with the 59 bridge pickup.
Playing it acoustically, it isn't loud and then again, neither is the ES-339.
Would I buy it again .... yes, in place of a ES-339; oh hell yes!
Commenting before I forget, let’s go! You couldn’t possibly regret that beauty
Buddy! Cheers man!
After watching, I need one of those. Very happy with my Eastman e20d. Nice playing.
Thank you! You definitely won't regret it! Cheers!
Great to hear you still love it after some time has gone by! Have had mine for almost two months and I can only agree with your assessment on this guitar and brand, they're just right in every way.
That's awesome! Glad you like yours too, cheers!
Really liked your video. Explain the guitar well, and of course you play beautifully. Thanks for a great visit, looking forward for more to come. Thanks again
Thank you so much, Bill! I appreciate it!
Eastman T484 = The Gibson 339 Killer.
Great video! I have 2 Eastman guitars. A SB59V and a T64V and I love both guitars to bits. Wonderful guitars
I got the t486 and I love it. I have it about 8 months and it sounds, plays and looks amazing.
Awesome!! Enjoy it!
Nice vid, great playing and sound advice.
I have the same T484 and agree it’s a keeper, it’s the only one in my collection that doesn’t get old and gets played daily.
Thank you so much, Sid! Enjoy your T484! 🙌
Great sounding guitar and very tasteful playing!
Thank you! Cheers! 🙌🏼
Great video. Comments about Teles were on point.
Thanks Charles, teles for life!
And it looks awesome on ya. Congratulations Sir
Poo! Thanks bud, much appreciated!
@@KrenarCilkuGuitar I’m sure I’ll feel the same about my Jem Jr. after 6 months.
I just broke my 2nd high e on it. Have you named your Eastman? My Jem Jr. is named Canvas.
@@PooNinja glad you like the Jem, although, I truly hope you get your hands on a Pia sooner rather than later! Haven't named any of my guitars, yet. I feel like naming them starts when you have a slightly bigger collection, I'm not there yet lol
I promised myself that I won't keep a guitar that I do not play or I do not really like, that 's why I have only 2 guitars for the moment : GB10 Japan and a Les Paul Double cut. But I think I need a telecaster ;) I have been playing for 20 years , I have tried many guitars (buy and sell) but now I think I need a telecaster
totally agree for the set up it needs to stay after 8 months, and totally agree with the 3 elements you need before buying a guitar look, sound and playability
If I had this., it would definitely be a keeper
It's an amazing instrument! Glad I got it when I did, seems that they bumped the prices quite a bit on them recently... cheers bud!
Thanks for this video. While I'm at it, I've already owned an Epiphone ES-339, and I sold it due to the neck being too heavy (head dive). The truss rod on the latter is really massive. Have you ever compared the difference in head dive between the T484 and the Epiphone ES-339?
That's sounds so good bro
Thanks Robert! Cheers!
Loved the intro
Thank you zemer! ❤️
@@KrenarCilkuGuitar speaking of which do you have the backing track?
The 339 shape looks soooo much better to me than the 335 shape
Still sounds killer!
Agree! No such thing as too many Teles!
Hahaha, thanks, Andy! Cheers!
Sounded really good
Thank you, Janice!
Your Eastman is very cool Krenar and sounds sweet too. Ergonomics are very important. I love Les Pauls, the look, the sound even the smell, but I just could not get comfy with mine and had to sell it. I am a much better player on Asats & Teles. So now I just buy those with different styles of pick ups.
Thanks Graeme! You certainly cannot go wrong with telecasters, they're amazing! Cheers bud!
I'm looking at this guitar. I have an SB59/V -love it and a T184 blond- love it. Question: how is the balance of this guitar? neck to body?
Heard a guy say that in German there's a saying that "the eyes get to eat too"....in other words...if the guitar is not easy on eyes, it's less likely to be played, regardless of tone, etc. I know this is true for me. I'm a very shallow person. ;-) Having a great 'personality' is not enough. E.g., My SG is exceptional....a keeper....but I rarely play it.
I have this guitar in the 486. Sometimes I literally stop playing and just think "damn." It is that good. People pick it up and immediately say "this is one of the best guitars I've ever played."
Nice one! Eastman make some incredible guitars, I really want to get my hands on one of their les paul models. Enjoy yours, cheers!
same here....no other guitar of the many I've owned since 2010 (Gibson, Heritage, PRS, Fender, G&L, B&G,...etc...) has impressed me like my T486. "Fills the room" is a great explanation.
Is that one of those EHX C9 or B9 organ effect pedals you are playing through? Nice tone. Different.
Hey man, it's a NUX Roctary pedal, I'd love to get my hands on one of those EHX pedals, they look fun! Cheers and happy new year!
Hello my friend what Eastman have the smallest body size I like hollow body guitars with small bodies thank you and great playing.
Cheers Kevin!
Hi Krenar - great video - how does this guitar compare to the Ibanez AS113 you reviewed back in February? Do you prefer one over the other? Thanks
Thank you so much! I really liked the AS113 and for the price, it's definitely a nice contender. Let's put it this way, now that the prices of Eastman have basically skyrocketed, if I didn't have the Eastman now, I would have gone for the AS113... Cheers!
What’s the neck like on these? I had the Eastman T64 hollow but found the neck far to thin, was getting cramps. Are these thicker like Gibsons? Great video, thank you.
Hey there! The neck is more on the chunkier side on this one, at least that's what it feels like to me. Comparable to my PRS SE 245 Standard but not huge. I always recommend trying one before buying if you have the chance, especially for guitars that cost $1500+ like this Eastman. Cheers man!
new sub! hi from nyc! how does this compare for all around playing? this or the Ibnez scof. or the other ones you own or played?? thanks
Hey Chris! Thanks for subscribing! It is definitely a very versatile guitar and it can do pretty much anything you want it to do. You can get some very nice Santana lead tones on the bridge pickup, creamy bluesy tones on the neck and if you dial back the gain and tone on the neck pickup slightly, it becomes the perfect jazz guitar. Cheers!
whats the difference between 484 and 486? Also being a novice with electric guitars and electric components i saw one of your other videos with a pedal line 6 stomp with this guitar. I have a boss katana mk2 50 and wondering is a pedal worth getting considering the effects on the amp
Hey there! The main difference between the 484 and the 486 is the size. The 486 is bigger, more like an ES-335. About the HX Stomp, I personally think it will work great with the Katana 50 because I also had one and the main point is that you will be able to use the HX Stomp for a long time. It is a very valuable tool, in my opinion. I hope this helps, let me know if you have more questions. Cheers!
Hi! Does the guitar stay balanced in your led or does it fall because the head and the neck are heavier than the body? I have bought a D'Angelico Mini DC and I think I will return it because for me it's really unbalanced.....Thank you
Hey there, there is no neck dive going on with mine, at all. It is pretty well balanced. Nonetheless, I always advice for you to try a guitar before purchasing it in-store or at least consider buying it online from a store that has a good return policy. Cheers!
The head stock would be better with a Gibson shape!
Thanks for the update. Do they round the edges of the fretboard?
Have you had a change to compare the T484 with the solid wood T184?
Cool man. Any idea what the guitar weighs? Trying decide between one of these or a 339
Hey there! It's about 3-3.2kg. Not too heavy and very well balanced. Cheers!
How is it compared to your Stanford jazz box?
Hey there! It's a completely different animal. Much more mid focused than the Stanford, more sustain and all round a different feeling guitar. I do regret selling the Stanford though, it was a phenomenal guitar!
Yup
Sorry meant to say great video, not great visit. Anyway thanks
Will this finish wear away and age naturally ?
Hey Tony! Yes, this guitar has a nitro finish so it will do that. Although, I've heard that Eastman have changed the way they finish guitars recently so you might want to check that out. Cheers!
Founded in Bejing, China 🤦♂️
But it's made in China
I honestly think it would be a shame if it was made anywhere else. That small workshop of amazing luthiers is doing amazing things. cheers!
@@KrenarCilkuGuitar I know... I've got the AR371/ES175 single HB it is fantastic!
There are reputable companies in China. Please realize that Chinese factories build to customer's specifications.
that is the MOST ANNOYING guitar playing I've ever heard!!!!
I know, right?
Sounds like crap with that echo. Horrendous. You actually like that lol
It is what it is, Marc.
I would never spend 2000USD on made in china guitar. They may sound good, but that's just ridicolous. Also, the craftmanship, headstock, the way the finish looks (kinda cheap), seems like they are shipped from Epiphone factory. For this price tag you should at least expect nitro finish. You can pick second hand gibson from reverb for less.