Eastman Guitars: SB55DC /v - Revisited
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The SB55DC/v is a great take on a classic. Eastman have built a no-compromise version from Lollar, Faber and Gotoh hardware and mounted it all on a featherweight frame made from Okoume and Ebony. The SB55DC/v is a joy to play and listen to. If I can just need to get these types of guitars (Gibson included) to stay in tune a little more for me, I'd play them a lot more. Suggestions welcome below.
Today's tools:
Guitar: 2021 Eastman Guitars SB55DC/v. Lollar spec P90
Amp: Axe-FX III MKII running FW 19.03b. Various models
Cables: BOSS
Power Supply: Eventide PowerMax by Cioks
Mic: Samson Airline77 (me)
Camera: iPhone 11 Pro and Canon D60
Soundcard: PreSonus Quantum & Fractal Audio Systems Axe-FX III MKII (guitar, mixing and bouncing).
Desktop Monitors: PreSonus R80 R-Series Active AMT Studio Monitors (www.presonus.com)
Computer: 2017 Apple iMac Pro, 2.5 GHz 14-Core Intel Xeon W, 64 GB 2666 MHz DDR4, Radeon Pro Vega 64X 16 GB
Software: Logic Pro X, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Compressor.
This video made for fun. It was not commissioned or paid for. The guitar was paid for with work last year.
I have the single cut version of that guitar and it is epic! They have a huge amount of range from adjusting the V/T. Only guitar I have that I haven't changed anything on, I'll never sell it.
Sounds absolutely massive, Eastman is doing the best job of capturing the vintage tones!
Wow man that guitar is amazing looking and sounding...I love the double cuts lately...my SG standard is the only dc I own and one of my top 3 for sure..great review..love this simple Rick machine
Rock machine
Freakin' WOW, who are you, with those damn amazing geetar playing skillz?? I'm blown away by that Axe-FX thingie too!
You are correct ...since the first time I saw this dude play he's one of 3 guys I go to for all things demo and review... nobody more thorough and nobody is gonna outplay Brett on anything..mad respect for his channel and the work he puts in..world class stuff
As far as the tuning… I’ve noticed if I haven’t played a guitar in a while, no matter what, it takes a while to get the guitar settled. I agree about the design though, you have to work w the nut so the strings don’t hang up. I do notice the difference in the scale. Being a longtime strat player, the shorter scale has a different feel.
I always look forward to your videos. The Eastman’s are definitely on my radar based on my financial situation. I’ve owned the best of the best vintage guitars. Lost them in a fire. Because, for the time being at least, I won’t be able to afford to replace my old guitars, I’ve found the Eastman’s come closer than any others I’ve tried.
Your passion for guitars is infectious, but I like that you look at them through a musicians eyes and not just as a collector… Thanks.
Get the nut worked on. it's binding. Then use the nut sauce, because the Gibson headstock angle will still need some help to keep it moving smoothly. But, it's probably worth it. Juniors absolutely rule the world.
Had the single cut SB55 and it was a beast, but traded it in towards a Suhr Alt T. Just found an Eastman DC today online with some wild wood grain, and had to snag it. Can't wait to play it, and love the Lollar P90
I really like the clean tones, surprisingly. I do wish a bit they would make a double pickup version. But that probably won't stop me
They do !
Got one. Luv it! Goot a Gibson SG junior. This beast beats a SG junior with ease. What a lot of tones in that Lollar pick up!!
Great demos Brett. I have this same guitar and have absolutely no tuning stability issues with it. Played it yesterday then picked it up today and only a semitone off on the G string. Gave it a little tug, played the crap out of it and it remains in tune. Love it.
That thing rips! Nice appointments, too. Great playing, Brett!
Bought big bends a couple of years ago for my Gibbo's. Fantastic product Brett, Agree.
Brett, you make most guitars sound great!
Great Vid! Caught while revisiting sb55 reviews. Love how you show The Bite!! Don't Stop!!
Tuning problem solved on my SB55 Dc/v. Just fitted Graphtech Ratio PRN 4324 Nickel finish tuners, straight swap, no mods, took ten minutes. These tuners feel superb with individual ratios for each of the six strings. These are not locking and are traditional looking. Tuning rock solid now. They are not cheap but worth it.
I get my DC next week, still rocking these tuners ? Was thinking of upgrading right away? And you're right they are not cheap haha
Thanks
@@CBGypsy03 yes still very impressed with them
@@doncowie8653 Awesome I will look into these. Did you have any other models of tuners that were on your list ??
@@CBGypsy03 these are the only ones I tried on this guitar. What I like about them is every tuner feels the same and the usual troublesome G string is now solid
@@doncowie8653 Ok thanks for the heads up.
Man listen to how beautifully she clean's up. I am sold! fuck paying 5k for a gibson
If it came in TV yellow I would buy it right away.
Oh man what a great little DC,proof it's not always Gibson that make such sweet classics.i never used to like DC's but since I brought a PRS SE Santana, I can't help but checking out other brands versions of DC's.
Brett, You sound excellent on all of this! I would love to get one of these.😎
what a rocking guitar that is
I've considered getting an Evertune installed on my flying v. I have one already on my FGN 7 string, so the thought of my Gibson staying in tune like that is pretty tempting...
Awesome stuff
I think that "String Glide" thing-a-ma-bob that guides the strings straight to the nut might help...?
Eastman make great guitars.
Had an Uptown AR805E years ago...
Workmanship was excellent and finish remarkable 😎👍
Nice jazz guitfiddle 😉
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The tuning issues would drive me f**ckin crazy! haha Man oh man!
I had the single cut, really regretted selling it so just got a killer deal on a maybach lp jr, ordered the Lollar 50's wind picky that's in the Eastman to put in. I love the 50's wind. Gives an almost fender wound
Great vid Brett. Man I would buy one of these if I could find a lefty. I've just stuck a Lollar in my Harley Benton SC junior. But one of these and my Tele and I could easily do without the other 20 guitars I've got (but I probably won't 🤣)
Quality parts, and great sounds. I’m not as much of a bright, Marshall guy, but can here the tone come through. Especially when you roll back the volume. It totally ROCK’d into theTweed Style and Vox Style amps. I have a reissue SG Junior that cranks out the same tone.
I always end up changing the tuning on my SG (open G, Standard, Open D). Might be nice to have a couple of P90 Rockhorses around?
Cleaning up and polishing the Nut would likely solve the tuning issue?
I have this guitar, parts are all great except the tuners, they are branded Faber but look and feel as though the are outsourced from somewhere else. In short they are crap and no doubt the sole reason for tuning issues
@@doncowie8653 I agree. The tuners are the ONLY weak spot on this guitar. I've had them replaced under warranty and they're still just "okay." However, there are no issues with staying in tune... it's getting there that's tricky lol While these look right on the guitar, they really should be addressed by Eastman, as they are of substandard quality compared to the other hardware.
Gibson and similar 3x3 headstock guitars are sensitive to string catches through the nut and string post winding. Make sure the nut is cut correctly for your string size and as Bret points out the nut must lubricated with graphite or Nut Sauce. Wind the string correctly around the tuner posts as well. 6 - 7 times around for plain strings and 2 - 3 for wound strings. Do this and it'll stay in tune. Don't and it won't.
I want to be Brett when I grow up 🤘
YEAH Brett !!! - What a tone !!!
Brilliant video
It does rock…rather you rock!Once the tuning is squared…all is well.
Have 2 Eastman guitars,brilliant gear.
Yeah, you have to stand up and wear it low to get all the rock out if it.
I was looking at the collings double cut lp jr but i think they are to mutch money this guitar might be an option for me but i cant find one to play in los angeles . i dont buy guitars if i cant play it first. shure looks and sounds great cheers
Maybe give the Tom Bukovac, Music City Bridge a try Burgs..
I don't understand why Eastman is a slave to the old splayed headstock. What a great guitar , hamstrung by a stupid headstock design. Come on Eastman make it a straight string pull headstock .
Amazing
I think the nut slots need to be angled towards the tuners they go to, not perpendicular to the nut. It's why it's hard to keep Gibsons and similar guitars in tune, the strings get bound in the nut.
Yeah that will help defo, but also recommend replacing the nut with a TUSQ XL nut as the nut is the key to staying in tune. I've found them lives savers on Les Pauls and SGs. Sure, if it's a collectors piece, maybe not, but if it's a guitar that exists to be played and used and not just displayed and sold later for profit, fuck it and make the guitar suit what you need as a player.
@@martin-1965 I have a Tusq XL nut on my Strat and it's fine but not better than lubricated bone and it wears out faster. My Jazzmaster has a bone nut that isn't even lubricated and it stays in tune really well. I say cutting the nut well trumps the material but Tusq XL can only help.
@@AndreaAustoni Yes agree, I do like bone when it is cut correctly. Much easier on Strat/Tele guitars with the natural cut for the strings. I guess I've gone TUSQ for sheer convenience over time lubing slots but both are perfectly fine. Each guitar has its own little quirks as well. Part of the fun and frustration haha
I wonder if it's the tuning machines that are the cause of the tuning problem. I have an SB59/V and the tuning keys "slip". You turn them, nothing happens and then suddenly the string is sharp.
Yup! It’s like that 👆🏼
Ouch! That's a real weapon!.
I have this guitar and love it, one flaw, tuners worse than useless. Everything else about it is superb
What did you change them to?
@@christhompson5553 Graphtech Ratio PRN 4324 Nickel finish
Have you ever tried out the String Butler? I use it on all my Guitars with Gibson Style Headstock. Works wery well for me
Regards from CH
Has Chris Cheney of the living end tones through the plexi
But Chris uses a white falcon?
Question - what is the amp make and model this guitar is played through in this demo? Thanks
Owned both versions and I find the DC is much brighter than the singlecut, which is much warmer. I've heard people say the pickup position is different between them and that is why but I'm not sure if that is correct.
It’s the okoume that’s bright. It’s much brighter than mahogany
@@zwip778 Not really, I've now owned four of these - two doublecuts and two singlecuts and they are all the same wood yet the singlecuts were much warmer sounding than the doublecuts. Since they are all made of okoume, something else is contributing to the fact.
Epic sounds.. one pickup does all.. how many guitars do we really need?🎸
Just one more...
One more
Definitely the nut needs the sauce
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Telecasters don't go out of tune.
😃👍👍
Strings catching in the nut can’t make a string go sharp. Flat yes.
Amazing guitars! Seems to have nudged Gibson to step up it’s game.
Hopefully that's every guitar builders goals... 😂
Do you still own your Hiwatt?
Sure do. I have a few cool valve amps here.
@@BrettKingman Very nice 👍