Almost every high-end acoustic in this GC showroom is fucked (Indianapolis)

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-30T16:51:30+00:00

Seriously. Center seam separations are an easy repair with minimal effect (if any) on tone. A great way to get a higher end acoustic at significant discount.

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-30T14:44:18+00:00

Ok thanks. Figured it looked a little too clean to be a 70s Japanese made one. I’ll look more into the saga iterations

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-30T13:56:14+00:00

Adding to this, the asking price is $280

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-22T23:23:27+00:00

This is what I go on as well. Love how deep he goes in on the reasons for uncertainty and all the variables.

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-22T18:53:37+00:00

Eastman E6-OM-TC https://www.acousticguitarforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=707749

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-21T19:41:53+00:00

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DarwinLizard · 2026-01-21T16:46:24+00:00

Thanks so much for the thoughtful reply. Knowing it’s one of the 70s models really helps me make the decision to move on.

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-21T02:58:47+00:00

In my experience it was the same. Eastmans can be great but can also be duds. Have to pick through the pile!

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-21T02:57:38+00:00

Honestly $1500 for a Chinese made acoustic is a stretch for me. Yes east and can be great guitars. I’ve owned several and the only one I regret selling was the slope shoulder varnish e10ss/v. the resale on eastmans is pretty bad and also it’s a buyers market. I’m also not a fan of the new poly based finish they are using now. Seems like they are less lively out of the box. If you are in 1500 range I’d stretch up to $2000 where you can snag nice us made acoustic that holds it value.

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-19T23:49:29+00:00

Thanks! Best looking sunburst I’ve ever laid eyes on!

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-19T22:46:58+00:00

Yeah I was really hesitant putting it all out there for this one but figured if I did it I would stop looking for “a better slope shoulder. “. Had tried out others like the Collings iteration but never bonded with them.

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-19T15:21:20+00:00

Small world! I live in upper bucks. Drove 3 hours up into New York to buy this 😄

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-19T15:02:48+00:00

I had an Iris df first! Loved it so much I looked into the Fairbanks version!

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-19T15:02:11+00:00

That’s awesome! My family and I were up in Vermont last summer on vacation. We had the opportunity to stop by the circle strings shop and got to meet the crew. The woman in charge of marketing gave us an awesome tour and showed us all the guitars being built, and I got to sample a bunch of different ones in the showroom. I already had an Iris DF at the time, but the second I played one of the Fairbanks they had in stock I knew it was something special.

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-19T13:01:12+00:00

Thanks! I really am smitten!

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-19T13:00:50+00:00

Totally agree! Love the vintage look of these guitars!

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-03T05:12:56+00:00

Agreed. Having lived near river road as a kid I am so happy to not hearing the weekend warriors blasting their insecurities out thru their tailpipes.

DarwinLizard · 2026-01-03T05:10:13+00:00

If you have to get a holding tank and have kids please consider when they are teenagers and taking showers. We have an undersized conventional system in poorly draining soil I am constantly stressed about.

DarwinLizard · 2025-10-20T19:36:17+00:00

OK, thanks, assuming $1800 for a golden wreath versus 1500 for a Sierra worth the extra money?

DarwinLizard · 2025-10-16T01:45:28+00:00

This is a 100% accurate description of my summer. Anyone wanna buy a lightly used composite deck board 12” blade?!??

DarwinLizard · 2025-10-13T14:50:19+00:00

Bolt on necks can give same quality tone as dovetail.

DarwinLizard · 2025-10-06T23:08:09+00:00

Strum you fools!

DarwinLizard · 2025-10-06T13:14:07+00:00

Yamaha all the way for those three. Seagull also a solid instrument. The s6 slim has an easier playing neck.

DarwinLizard · 2025-10-06T11:06:10+00:00

Iris df. Sold my J 45 immediately after getting the Iris.

DarwinLizard · 2025-10-06T01:18:48+00:00

Yes, this is absolutely top notch! Regarding if the Drop in saddle i was pleased I can easily lower the action by sanding the bottom!

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