Eastwood Classic Tenor Review by Tenor Guitar Time with Todd GDAE 

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I keep looking for good bands that use tenors and they are to find. I'll look into this Chicago tuning suggestion too

Hi Denis, I've knocked my bridge out of place too. Now I put a drop of varnish on either side which seems to keep in place, but you can still easily break the glue bond if you need to change it. It's definitely something that requires attention!

I too am a preacher in the tenor guitar movement! It's easier to learn, and for me a instrument for any style of music. Thanks for the kind words

Hi Patrick, I just checked at Eastwood, and yes you are right-no left handed astrojets. Maybe because this current run was so small.?? It's a very solid instrument. Maybe they will make some lefties in the future!

Hi Michelle, I've been admiring both of those models! How do you think the Eastwood compares to the Gibson? Do they both have p-90s?

@@tenorguitartime yes, the both have p90s. The custom Eastwood I had was modelled on the same lines as the Gibson (fraction of the price obvs) I desperately wanted one after hearing Lucy Farallel base her songs round one. The Gibson are as rare as hens teeth here in the U.K. in fact I searched for 6 months without one ever appearing even in Europe! So I consider myself very lucky to find one. As for difference that’s hard to say as it’s so very subjective. Action was higher on Eastwood. But I’m being picky it was more the “feel”. Of course I didn’t know that until I collected it. One of the downsides of modern day is impossibility of try before you buy. Unless you travel hours and still have to make decision on the spot. So I had 30 days with Easterman. And I bought the Gibson unseen until collecting it in Wales. I guess I least had my ES-150 (the 6 string) to compare it too…

Btw. Have you played Cravens tenor guitars? I tried to secure one but with them being in Canada with a distribution in the U.K., the import duties started to get complicated…

Hi Michelle, No, I haven't played, nor have ever seen a Cravens tenor. Actually, there are almost zero tenors available in the music stores near me in Los Angeles. I've been admiring the Nigel Forster tenors on line, but I think they are very expensive. Do the Cravens have a good reputation?@@michellelaverickmusic

@@tenorguitartime Sadly not… I’d hoped being state side you might had encountered them. They do *look* good but as we know looks can be deceiving. Still if like me you attracted to the archtop p90 style but like the $$$ or access to vintage thru are an alternative to Eastman. I do love clean warm sound of the p90. I’m playing mine thru a Roland Boss Acoustic Singer Pro, I think it’s similar to the Roland Jazz Master…

Penelope's paintings! We have lots of butterflies in the house!

HI Chul, Yes, good idea! I'll try to make a rock lesson soon.

These 4 stringers are really good for people who have more experience playing violin or mandolin and who are ready to rock!

90% of new guitar players quit the 1st year. This is a perfect solution and it's hella fun to play. So what if it's 4 string? Playing 6 string is just alot more work. I like thinking smarter not harder. I love playing it and I can get a great sound with not having to work as hard but I can play a lot of chords and songs. I have permanent nerve damage in my index finger so this is my sweet spot. Try one out, you would be pleasantly surprised.

@@MMauricette I agree, MMauricette. It is easier on the hand and neck/shoulder for me too. I also think having the instrument strung in fifths GDAE or CGDA makes it much easier and faster to learn than with guitar tuning.