Great review! I’m very interested in one of these Eastmans. Just curious, how would you compare the playability of the two? Is the action a lot higher on the Eastman?
Hi! Yes I think it is a great choice for a first GJ guitar. Generally for a first gj guitar I think it's best not to go with the "entry level" instruments because most people will want to upgrade pretty soon. The Eastman guitars are in a good sweet spot where the price and quality are very good, the instrument is more than gig worthy and a good bridge before one upgrades (or not) to something like a Favino or Barault or high end Dupont. Obviously something in that range costs two or three times the Eastman :) Thanks for watching!
Hi Doug, would you mind sharing what your preferred method for amplifying your Gypsy Jazz guitars? I see what looks like preamp cut into the side of the Favino guitar, I assume that controls whatever pickup or mic that is on the top of the guitar? It looks a bit different than the mic or pickup that I see in another of your videos with John Jorgenson and Tommy Emmanuel. And are you now using the Eastman DM1 or DM2 instead of the Favino for most of your gigs now?
Hi there! These days for gig situations I use an Ischell "disc" microphone on my Favino, which you can see attached to the top via putty. It's a microphone, not a piezo style pickup. It is very natural sounding and extremely resistant to feedback. The dark looking square on the side of the Favino is where there was once an EQ box installed by a previous owner, crazy! Regarding the Ischell, the good thing is the sound is wonderful, the downside is it looks very ugly. If I use an piezo style pickup, I like the Manouche pickup made by Manouche picks and I recommend that. It also has a great sound and is unseen as it is installed internally. Best to use it in conjunction with an EQ box such as the Baggs Para EQ DI Box. I have one in my Eastman DM-1 and it sounds good too. I use both guitars live depending on what I want, the traditional sound or the sweet open sound of the Favino. I like both and use them about equally as often. The Eastman is louder for sure, the Favino sounds sweeter but it's also a lot older.
Hey Doug, intereting info here. It’s been 3 years since are you still using the piezo by Manouche picks? The piezo on my guitar sounds a bit too much metallic… I’m looking for a warmer sound.. would you still recommend the piezo by manouche picks or maybe you found something even better since? Their price look interesting!
Nice demo. I'm very interested in one of these. It sounds like it has more bark than your older instrument and is quite a bit brighter. The older instrument sounds much more balanced for solo playing, but in a group, I don't know which I would prefer.
They are both very different indeed. I am curious as to what the Eastman will sound like in a couple years. It really needs to open up but it is super loud already. Sounds a bit tight right now but that is what I would expect on a new guitar. In a jam session the Eastman cuts through loud and clear. It's definitely bright like you said but the sheer volume of it is just amazing. Very dry sounding right out of the box. I would definitely rather record with the Favino as it sounds so mature, balanced and aged like only an old guitar can, but if I were playing an all acoustic gig or hanging out in a jam, the Eastman is a killer. You won't struggle with volume at all :D
You’re a fantastic player. A treat to hear you.
amazing video, suberp playing, thank you!
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Great review! I’m very interested in one of these Eastmans. Just curious, how would you compare the playability of the two? Is the action a lot higher on the Eastman?
The action was a bit high at the time but I have since lowered it and the guitar plays even better. It really is quite comfortable!
Nice video! Do you think the dm1 is a good choice for a first gypsy jazz guitar?
Hi! Yes I think it is a great choice for a first GJ guitar. Generally for a first gj guitar I think it's best not to go with the "entry level" instruments because most people will want to upgrade pretty soon. The Eastman guitars are in a good sweet spot where the price and quality are very good, the instrument is more than gig worthy and a good bridge before one upgrades (or not) to something like a Favino or Barault or high end Dupont. Obviously something in that range costs two or three times the Eastman :) Thanks for watching!
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Prefer the sound of the Eastman yes it does sound like the old recordings got that in the face attack lovely
Hi Doug, would you mind sharing what your preferred method for amplifying your Gypsy Jazz guitars? I see what looks like preamp cut into the side of the Favino guitar, I assume that controls whatever pickup or mic that is on the top of the guitar? It looks a bit different than the mic or pickup that I see in another of your videos with John Jorgenson and Tommy Emmanuel. And are you now using the Eastman DM1 or DM2 instead of the Favino for most of your gigs now?
Hi there! These days for gig situations I use an Ischell "disc" microphone on my Favino, which you can see attached to the top via putty. It's a microphone, not a piezo style pickup. It is very natural sounding and extremely resistant to feedback. The dark looking square on the side of the Favino is where there was once an EQ box installed by a previous owner, crazy! Regarding the Ischell, the good thing is the sound is wonderful, the downside is it looks very ugly. If I use an piezo style pickup, I like the Manouche pickup made by Manouche picks and I recommend that. It also has a great sound and is unseen as it is installed internally. Best to use it in conjunction with an EQ box such as the Baggs Para EQ DI Box. I have one in my Eastman DM-1 and it sounds good too. I use both guitars live depending on what I want, the traditional sound or the sweet open sound of the Favino. I like both and use them about equally as often. The Eastman is louder for sure, the Favino sounds sweeter but it's also a lot older.
Hey Doug, intereting info here. It’s been 3 years since are you still using the piezo by Manouche picks? The piezo on my guitar sounds a bit too much metallic… I’m looking for a warmer sound.. would you still recommend the piezo by manouche picks or maybe you found something even better since? Their price look interesting!
How is the action on the Eastman?
Nice demo. I'm very interested in one of these. It sounds like it has more bark than your older instrument and is quite a bit brighter. The older instrument sounds much more balanced for solo playing, but in a group, I don't know which I would prefer.
They are both very different indeed. I am curious as to what the Eastman will sound like in a couple years. It really needs to open up but it is super loud already. Sounds a bit tight right now but that is what I would expect on a new guitar. In a jam session the Eastman cuts through loud and clear. It's definitely bright like you said but the sheer volume of it is just amazing. Very dry sounding right out of the box. I would definitely rather record with the Favino as it sounds so mature, balanced and aged like only an old guitar can, but if I were playing an all acoustic gig or hanging out in a jam, the Eastman is a killer. You won't struggle with volume at all :D
Hello - What pickup is on the Favino? Thanks.
Hi there, I generally am using the Ischell contact mic on the Favino. Very natural sound and resistant to feedback. Thanks for watching!