2017 Eastman E10OM 000-Size Guitar

While Eastman calls this an E10 "OM" guitar, it's really more closely-related to a Martin 000-18 as it's a short-scale instrument. It's very well-built, has a classy sunburst finish, gorgeous figured mahogany on the back and sides, is solid-wood throughout, and has a sort-of '30s feel to the neck profile. Its sound reminds me of early-'60s 000-18s but maybe a hair darker and warmer. This mids are slightly scooped in the familiar Martin way -- giving it that "velvet" quality folks are generally looking for.

An ebony fretboard and bridge are retro-looking nods compared to rosewood, it has a bone nut and saddle, and the binding is excellent-looking tortoise stuff that pops in the light.

My work on it was light but now that it's all done-up it's playing fast and easy and it's stable in service.

Repairs included: a fret level/dress, lots of cleaning, and setup adjustments. 


Top wood: solid spruce

Back & sides wood: solid mahogany

Bracing type: x

Bridge: ebony

Fretboard: ebony

Neck wood: mahogany

Action height at 12th fret:
3/32” bass 1/16” treble (fast, spot-on)
String gauges: 54w-12 lights

Neck shape: slim-med C

Board radius: ~10-12"

Truss rod: adjustable

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: medium


Scale length: 24 7/8"

Nut width: 1 3/4"

Body width: 15 3/8"

Body depth: 4 1/4"

Weight: 4 lbs 9 oz


Condition notes: the endpin hole was widened for a pickup jack (that was removed when it got here) and is now filled and has a replacement endpin in it. There's a fair amount of playwear to the guitar that's not obvious from the photos, too, but it still looks good. There's a lot of light pickwear at the soundhole and general handling wear throughout. No cracks, no damage, no fuss, though, and it's good to go.

















Comments

Rob Gardner said…
I played this at Jake's yesterday and it is a very nice guitar, really a great example of the best coming out of China. Sounds great and plays beautifully. The 000/OM body size is one of the most comfortable out there, and this one has a very nice warm mahogany sound to it. Very nice.
Jake Wildwood said…
Thanks, Rob! See, I'm not blowing smoke, folks, haha. :D
will said…
I'm a solid fan of Eastmans. I own this model (in lefty) and an arch top, AR803CE (also lefty). I would absolutely buy another, and no doubt will as soon as funds are available. The build quality is great and the sound is fantastic.
Unknown said…
Every Eastman I've ever played was a damn good guitar. Some of them, like there slope shoulder J with the varnish finish, were just amazing.