The thermo cure gives it A sound, But the non deluxe will sound like a guitar should, if you play everyday it will open up quicker than you think. Cooking the wood is not the same as playing in a new guitar. Just my opinion. And I'm sticking to it.
Hy guy, nice presentation and comparison!... 👍 I personally have several Eastman guitars, including an E!OM, which I am very proud of... From your video one gets the impression of a brighter and more present sound on the highs in the Deluxe, even if, in my opinion, the Regular maintains more incisive bass and a nice woody tone!
The Deluxe has a more dampened sound from all the glossy finish but it's more like what people are used to hear in a higher end guitar... The simple E1OM sounds drier and more opened but really pleasing also
