MorrisrownSal Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 This is a quick comparison of two guitars I own. I don't say "vs", because its not really a contest. I like them both. The Eastman is about half the price of the Gibson but that doesn't matter to me. I figure both new and used, The Gibson costs out at about twice the Eastman. I will say that every Gibson I bought had excellent quality control - fit finish neck etc. While this Eastman has all that, I have had some prior, and played ones I didnt own, which I could not say the same thing about. However this Eastman is spot-on in all those departments. I find the J50 Jangly, more trebles, and more crisp. I find the Eastman "thicker", "fat", and more bass. When I play them I don't hear them how I do when I playback this video. I think the Eastman sounds much better in person. It does have an Adi top, and it is only months old, so it hasn't opened up yet - or so I am told. Forgive the sloppy playing. I am too lazy to perfect it today. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlHNRrdhz-w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbpicker Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 It's hard to say, Sal. They both sound very good. If anything, I think I heard the Gibson's mature sound above all else. It will be interesting to see how the Eastman matures over the years. I must say that the Eastman seems to NOT have that brittle, sometimes harsh sound that Adi can have when new. That's a very good thing. Thanks for posting. I love guitar demos. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwalker201 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 You can definitely hear the difference between the two. The Gibson wins no doubt. But I wouldn't kick the Eastman to the curb either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jalex Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The Eastman is nice but I'd take the J-50 every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62burst Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 A demo where you can hear the difference between the two guitars is always enjoyable; it helps to get to know one guitar better when another one is there for reference. Yes, what you've described the two guitars as is what I'm hearing, as well. I've really come back around to appreciating Sitka. And maybe 70 year old Adirondack ; ). Thanks for putting that up, Sal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yes, the Eastman sounds nice. Rounder bass, as you say, and rolled off trebles. Warmer overall. Impressive for its price. The J-50 rings clear as a bell. Either is a machine that could provide a lifetime of enjoyment. It's nice to be able to have both! Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibson Artist Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I have an original 70s j-50, never tried the re issue. They both sound great, i think the Eastman will get often overlooked because of its not a Gibson or Martin, but that little thing is jam packed full of tone. Two great gits, the winner is whomever gets to own em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Not exactly two sides of the same coin, but two sides of two very similar coins...That's a fine J50 but I think the darker, stormier sounding Eastman would suit my playing better out of the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
father_of_pearl Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Nice comparison. The J50 is crisper, more compressed, while the Eastman is airy and dry, very much like a (Adi topped) J45 TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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