Super demonstration.. Thanks for Sharing. I have an Eastman E6D and in the field for an OM and tried the both E2OM, but found it muted, then tried E1OM and wow so clear and articulated, finally tried E6OM that was amazing.. but over budget as right now. Apparently both E1 Nd E6 has been upgraded. I will give an E1OM a go.. felt and sounded good and guess goos strings improve further. Greetings from Denmark.
Thanks for the video. I own an Eastman E1OML(lefty) for six months now. It is a truly great guitar. Very well build, great sound and together with my Martin DRS1 the best in my steel string collection. It is so easy to play and so consistent. A bit punchy when using a plectrum but a dream for finger picking. I an still in love with this instrument. Of course it's not on par with a Martin OM, but it's really very close and certainly has it's own character. Eastman guitars are really, really great instrument at a good price. Completely hand made and that is not the case for many Martins. My DRS1 is a Mexican build Martin and it's quite obvious that it's partly machine made. Of course it's the less expensive Martin and it's still really good. But 1.5 times the price of the Eastman it is certainly not better. (I know comparing an all mahogany dreadnought with a spruce / mahogany OM is silly, but still.) If I should buy another steel strung guitar I shall definitely go for another Eastman and not the Martin as the price difference does not match the differences in quality and sound and I do have to be careful with my budget.
Went om shopping with a $2500 budget. Ended up with a $800 brand new Alvarez Chinese made masterworks om 60. Blew me away. It inspires me more then any guitar i have owned. Maybe i just got lucky...
Thanks for the video. There's quite a big difference of sound. And the lack of clarity for the D18 is maybe due also to the strings: also, speaking only about the bronze color of the E6 strings of each guitar, the one the D18 isn't looking shiny any more, when on the Eastman, it is.. Obviously, my E/A/D/G strings on my Martin HD28 are not sounding bright any more after too many months, when clarity is so huge with new strings..
Nice playing and custom pickguard on the 1om! I just got one myself, the top is quite unusual and darker than what you would typically see. I didn’t even recognise it in the store when I was looking for it, and the clerk had never seen one quite like it. Also recently got an E2D, for the price these guitars just can’t be beat. But man that 18 sounds like butter! I also second to know that tune at around 3:30, not sure if I’ve heard it before or if it just seems that way because it’s so intuitively well written the chords are sort of exactly where you expect them to be.
I’m blown away by the clarity/balance of the Eastman. The Martin sounds a bit more “vintage” imo, but the Eastman has a certain “fidelity” that I prefer. Definitely looking at the E1om lately.
The thick, larger pickguard on the Eastman will dampen a slight amount. I play an Eastman OM and tried two different size pickguards and found that the smaller teardrop guard allowed more vibration.
The Eastman sounds more zingy to me. One question I believe the Eastmans OM is actually a short scale so it is mis-named. Wouldn’t it be better compared with a 000-18 Martin?
Yep, that's correct. Eastman calls their short scale models an OM. I don't know why but indeed it would be interesting to hear it compared to a 000-18. Sadly I don't own one haha
@@RoanMkb I am now the proud owner of an E1OM special! It has quilted sapele and gloss finish. I am very happy with it. tbh I couldn't afford a Martin at this point. Thanks for your video.
@@turrafirmaguitarchannel Congrats, I've seen those and they look amazing. Honestly the Eastman I had for a while was just as good as the Martin so I'd say you found yourself a keeper. And thank you for watching!
Just played one of these this afternoon, wow what an amazing sound. It was $600 and sounded better than many guitars that cost three or four times as much.
@@dori4567 Eastman are working with Dana Bourgeois. I think their recent guitars are sounding better than ever, I suspect from the techniques they are picking up from Dana.
Sadly I didn't have access to an E10. Even then the Eastman OM's have a short scale length whereas the Martin has the slightly longer scale length, more typical for an OM. But who knows... Maybe someday they'll make one and I'll check it out... For now, hopefully the comparison will show that the Eastman is actually a fantastic instrument. We don't always need the better, more expensive, made in USA guitar, even though we all secretly want to. Because as you may have heard the Eastman sounds just as great as the Martin, albeit with a different sonic character :)
☑️ recently got the Eastman E10OM and it's pretty nice but previously got the AC308CE and it turned out to be even better ‼️😜 ☑️ I've had a new Martin OOO-42 many years now and a recently acquired Eastman E40OM, and I have to admit the Eastman plays better and sounds marginally better than the Martin at about half the cost ; but the Martin is still quite a bit sexier axe of the two ‼️🤔🥸🤓😜🤑
I must have got a Friday afternoon one it was nicely constructed but the finish was very poor especialy around the neck , the end of the fretboard wasn't finished properly, the saddle too tight so it didn;t seat properly, and the nut badly cut. I am a lefty so had to buy it blind , it went back and I haven't tried another Eastman. It can't have been representative of their work as most of what i see and read online is positive.
Eastman OM has a short scale while the Martin OM has a long scale and the Martin usually has a sitka top while the Eastman has an Adirondack. (E10 had Adi, E1 has Sitka)
Great comparison. I would never be able to afford a Martin and to be honest I wouldn't want to. I don't go in for guitar brands due to the name on the headstock. I think those high end brands like Martin, Gibson, Taylor and the ubiquitous Bender are out of reach of the everyday player. I could hear a slight difference, can't put my finger on it, but perhaps the Eastman was punchier? And the Martin warmer. Both sound great. I am considering an E1OM so thanks for this vid.
Both very nice, you really can't go wrong with Eastman for the money. The Martin has more dynamic range and a richer low end. But for way more money.....up to you if it's worth it I suppose.
It sure sounds like this song by The Other Favorites, "Low Country" If you follow Josh Turner Guitar you probably heard it there. It's a really nice tune! ruclips.net/video/Y9_5a1I2Xdo/видео.html
Well... I sold the 28 so I could keep the 18. Just fit me better :) I do still sometimes think about the om28 because I did really like it. Basically they are both great!
Very nice demo. Both guitars sound great. Just out of curiosity, do you notice a big difference between the OM-18 full scale and the Eastman shorter scale?
Thanks! In playability not really, except when bending a string. In sound yes, I don't know how to describe it, but the notes seem to come out quicker and stronger on the OM-18. Almost like it wants to play itself :)
Traditionally 25.5 scale is gonna have more boom and snap than 24.9. I have a Martin OM28 and I also owned the Eastman E20om... the Martin beat it for 'thump' hands down....but to be fair, My martin cost almost three times as much. ... Only us geeks and advanced players would notice much difference. Someone on AGF said the tension difference is like 4% whereas going up one string gauge size adds 15%..so if your wanting more ummph on the short scale, use thicker gauge strings
Interesting comparison. The Martin OM-18 is warmer with faster decay so has a bit more soul. The Eastman e1OM is louder with tons of sustain, natural reverb, likely due to the adi top. When capo'd, they sound remarkably similar, with the Eastman gaining in warmth to match the Martin's. All in all, both very fine guitars. Martin wins on tone as it seems more consistent up and down the fretboard, however at 3.5 the price (or more with an adi top upgrade on the OM-18) the Eastman remains a very appealing option.
More like ¼ the price. The Eastman holds its own surprisingly well. Last I looked, a Martin OM-18 was in the neighbourhood of €3000+. This guitar can be had for around $700 CAD, which blows any Godin product out of the water at that price. Wish I'd had an instrument of this quality to learn on.
Thanks for the comparison. I have one of the Eastmans on the way. €650, not bad. I have 3 Martins, and Eastmans do not wilt up against Martin gits. I've had an E10-D, should NOT have sold that; and an E10-OM. That one I didn't get along with, so returned it. It was still a stunning instrument, and having an Adi top, was a little cannon. The E1-OM will fit the niche of small body all solid spruce/hog for me perfectly.
Thanks for the video. Awesome playing and recording too.
Super demonstration.. Thanks for Sharing. I have an Eastman E6D and in the field for an OM and tried the both E2OM, but found it muted, then tried E1OM and wow so clear and articulated, finally tried E6OM that was amazing.. but over budget as right now. Apparently both E1 Nd E6 has been upgraded. I will give an E1OM a go.. felt and sounded good and guess goos strings improve further. Greetings from Denmark.
Thank you for making these video's. I am looking to buy a new OM and being able to hear simple sound comparisons helps a lot!
Thanks for the video. I own an Eastman E1OML(lefty) for six months now. It is a truly great guitar. Very well build, great sound and together with my Martin DRS1 the best in my steel string collection. It is so easy to play and so consistent. A bit punchy when using a plectrum but a dream for finger picking. I an still in love with this instrument. Of course it's not on par with a Martin OM, but it's really very close and certainly has it's own character. Eastman guitars are really, really great instrument at a good price. Completely hand made and that is not the case for many Martins. My DRS1 is a Mexican build Martin and it's quite obvious that it's partly machine made. Of course it's the less expensive Martin and it's still really good. But 1.5 times the price of the Eastman it is certainly not better. (I know comparing an all mahogany dreadnought with a spruce / mahogany OM is silly, but still.) If I should buy another steel strung guitar I shall definitely go for another Eastman and not the Martin as the price difference does not match the differences in quality and sound and I do have to be careful with my budget.
Went om shopping with a $2500 budget. Ended up with a $800 brand new Alvarez Chinese made masterworks om 60. Blew me away. It inspires me more then any guitar i have owned. Maybe i just got lucky...
Thanks for the video. There's quite a big difference of sound. And the lack of clarity for the D18 is maybe due also to the strings: also, speaking only about the bronze color of the E6 strings of each guitar, the one the D18 isn't looking shiny any more, when on the Eastman, it is..
Obviously, my E/A/D/G strings on my Martin HD28 are not sounding bright any more after too many months, when clarity is so huge with new strings..
Nice playing and custom pickguard on the 1om! I just got one myself, the top is quite unusual and darker than what you would typically see. I didn’t even recognise it in the store when I was looking for it, and the clerk had never seen one quite like it. Also recently got an E2D, for the price these guitars just can’t be beat. But man that 18 sounds like butter!
I also second to know that tune at around 3:30, not sure if I’ve heard it before or if it just seems that way because it’s so intuitively well written the chords are sort of exactly where you expect them to be.
Thanks, I'm now pretty sure it a Carl Miner composition. But I don't know what videos it was, there are too many
I’m blown away by the clarity/balance of the Eastman. The Martin sounds a bit more “vintage” imo, but the Eastman has a certain “fidelity” that I prefer. Definitely looking at the E1om lately.
The thick, larger pickguard on the Eastman will dampen a slight amount. I play an Eastman OM and tried two different size pickguards and found that the smaller teardrop guard allowed more vibration.
The Martin is extremely well balanced and controlled. Winner for me
Even at 10X the price?
The Eastman sounds more zingy to me. One question I believe the Eastmans OM is actually a short scale so it is mis-named. Wouldn’t it be better compared with a 000-18 Martin?
Yep, that's correct. Eastman calls their short scale models an OM. I don't know why but indeed it would be interesting to hear it compared to a 000-18. Sadly I don't own one haha
@@RoanMkb I am now the proud owner of an E1OM special! It has quilted sapele and gloss finish. I am very happy with it. tbh I couldn't afford a Martin at this point. Thanks for your video.
@@turrafirmaguitarchannel Congrats, I've seen those and they look amazing. Honestly the Eastman I had for a while was just as good as the Martin so I'd say you found yourself a keeper. And thank you for watching!
Just played one of these this afternoon, wow what an amazing sound. It was $600 and sounded better than many guitars that cost three or four times as much.
@@dori4567 Eastman are working with Dana Bourgeois. I think their recent guitars are sounding better than ever, I suspect from the techniques they are picking up from Dana.
Most Players on You Tube plays without Dynamic or different right hand positions!
Thats soooo important!
I think the strings are contributing to the biggest difference in this video.
Thanks for the video. Song at 5:15?
Thanks for watching. Not really a song, at least I don't think it is. But "chords" are based on a guitar lesson I once had...
Why not compare the Martin with an Eastman E10OM? What is the use comparing with a different tonewood?
Sadly I didn't have access to an E10. Even then the Eastman OM's have a short scale length whereas the Martin has the slightly longer scale length, more typical for an OM. But who knows... Maybe someday they'll make one and I'll check it out...
For now, hopefully the comparison will show that the Eastman is actually a fantastic instrument. We don't always need the better, more expensive, made in USA guitar, even though we all secretly want to. Because as you may have heard the Eastman sounds just as great as the Martin, albeit with a different sonic character :)
I konw you don't like these questions - but - what is the song at 2:15 - would love to play it someday...
No problem, it's Diamonds and Rust by Joan Baez. Great song :)
@@RoanMkb Thank you so much - I knew it was special - just could not place it....
@@RoanMkb I so much love that tune. And Joan Baez, she is sooooo good. Love her music a lot!
☑️ recently got the Eastman E10OM and it's pretty nice but previously got the AC308CE and it turned out to be even better ‼️😜
☑️ I've had a new Martin OOO-42 many years now and a recently acquired Eastman E40OM, and I have to admit the Eastman plays better and sounds marginally better than the Martin at about half the cost ; but the Martin is still quite a bit sexier axe of the two ‼️🤔🥸🤓😜🤑
I don't hear a 2000 euro difference 😀
I do
I must have got a Friday afternoon one it was nicely constructed but the finish was very poor especialy around the neck , the end of the fretboard wasn't finished properly, the saddle too tight so it didn;t seat properly, and the nut badly cut. I am a lefty so had to buy it blind , it went back and I haven't tried another Eastman. It can't have been representative of their work as most of what i see and read online is positive.
Eastman is comparable quality and materials at 1/4 of the price. Just amazing guitars.
Eastman OM has a short scale while the Martin OM has a long scale and the Martin usually has a sitka top while the Eastman has an Adirondack. (E10 had Adi, E1 has Sitka)
Thanks! On both guitars I used the Martin MEC12 Clapton strings. But for this Eastman I find the martin retro strings, the MM12, to sound the best.
As far as i know the E1OM has a sitka spruce top.
@@PaulvanHuet that is correct. I must have thought the description said E10OM. That model has Adirondack but the E1OM has Sitka. :)
@@HenryPipes No harm done 😎
is the eastman scale the same as 00018 martin?
I’m trying to decide between this and a Yamaha FS3 red label. Have you ever played a Yamaha FS3? It has a torrified top.
Great demo. I think both strings are different. Each guitar has different tone even completely same model. Besides tone depends on strings.
Where’s the eastmans pickgaurd from?
I think I got it from Amazon at the time, but don't know a brand or anything
Great comparison. I would never be able to afford a Martin and to be honest I wouldn't want to. I don't go in for guitar brands due to the name on the headstock. I think those high end brands like Martin, Gibson, Taylor and the ubiquitous Bender are out of reach of the everyday player. I could hear a slight difference, can't put my finger on it, but perhaps the Eastman was punchier? And the Martin warmer. Both sound great. I am considering an E1OM so thanks for this vid.
Thanks, the E1om is a great guitar!
They got their reputation by being the best. Those names on the headstocks are a big deal for a reason.
Delightful video and each piece you play. Now, could you please tell me if they're your own compositions of they do belong to any song?
Both very nice, you really can't go wrong with Eastman for the money. The Martin has more dynamic range and a richer low end. But for way more money.....up to you if it's worth it I suppose.
The Eastman sounds damn good for the money. What's that you're playing at around 03:30? It sounds very familiar but I can't think of what it is.
I thought it was one of Carl Miner's demo songs, but I can't find the video so I'm not 100% sure.
@@RoanMkb ok very nice anyway I will try to learn it. 🙂
It sure sounds like this song by The Other Favorites, "Low Country" If you follow Josh Turner Guitar you probably heard it there. It's a really nice tune! ruclips.net/video/Y9_5a1I2Xdo/видео.html
between the om-28 vs the om18, which one did you prefer and why ?
Well... I sold the 28 so I could keep the 18. Just fit me better :) I do still sometimes think about the om28 because I did really like it. Basically they are both great!
If you think the Eastman sounds just as good, maybe you’ll give me a good deal on the OM-18. ;) where did you get the om-18? Dealer custom run?
Haha, well I'm never getting rid of this one. Pretty sure it came from Gruhn's, but I got it second hand :)
Very nice demo. Both guitars sound great. Just out of curiosity, do you notice a big difference between the OM-18 full scale and the Eastman shorter scale?
Thanks!
In playability not really, except when bending a string. In sound yes, I don't know how to describe it, but the notes seem to come out quicker and stronger on the OM-18. Almost like it wants to play itself :)
Traditionally 25.5 scale is gonna have more boom and snap than 24.9. I have a Martin OM28 and I also owned the Eastman E20om... the Martin beat it for 'thump' hands down....but to be fair, My martin cost almost three times as much. ... Only us geeks and advanced players would notice much difference. Someone on AGF said the tension difference is like 4% whereas going up one string gauge size adds 15%..so if your wanting more ummph on the short scale, use thicker gauge strings
I can hear an obvious difference but hey, that Eastman sounds great for the price.
I actually like Eastman more, less dry and dark.
Are the Martin's strings old?
Older by two or three days. The Eastman's were brand new I think
Interesting comparison. The Martin OM-18 is warmer with faster decay so has a bit more soul. The Eastman e1OM is louder with tons of sustain, natural reverb, likely due to the adi top. When capo'd, they sound remarkably similar, with the Eastman gaining in warmth to match the Martin's. All in all, both very fine guitars. Martin wins on tone as it seems more consistent up and down the fretboard, however at 3.5 the price (or more with an adi top upgrade on the OM-18) the Eastman remains a very appealing option.
That martin sounds like a laminate top. The eastman sounds much more vibrant.
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Great demo. Thanks. The Eastman is great but you’re not going to beat a Martin at half the price.
More like ¼ the price. The Eastman holds its own surprisingly well. Last I looked, a Martin OM-18 was in the neighbourhood of €3000+. This guitar can be had for around $700 CAD, which blows any Godin product out of the water at that price. Wish I'd had an instrument of this quality to learn on.
I really wish it wasn't so because I'm poor but the martin sounds so much better
Thanks for the comparison. I have one of the Eastmans on the way. €650, not bad. I have 3 Martins, and Eastmans do not wilt up against Martin gits. I've had an E10-D, should NOT have sold that; and an E10-OM. That one I didn't get along with, so returned it. It was still a stunning instrument, and having an Adi top, was a little cannon. The E1-OM will fit the niche of small body all solid spruce/hog for me perfectly.