Just ordered a SB55 double cut Junior with the varnish finish. I can’t wait for it to get here. Neat to see the factory and the craftspeople that built it.
Such a large operation and employer. To to workers; thank you for bringing affordable beauty and music into our world. I will think of you every time I pick up my Eastmans. I will play a song to you.
The only negative I noticed was their lack of vacuum to get rid of all the dust. A hand made instrument also comes at the cost of carpal tunnel and arthritis later in life both of which equally effect many high in boutique luthiers through out the world. Still makes me more likely to buy an Eastman instead as my next guitar instead of the Martin I can't get because of supply chain problems.
Thank you to all the talented and dedicated technicians. I have loved my T486 from the moment I laid hands on it and now I see the hard work and skill it took to deliver it!
I have many high end guitars (Collings, Martin, Taylor, Gibson) BUT I also have several Eastman guitars and LOVE THEM. Thanks for the tour it was very interesting...
I have a lot of respect for Eastman. Their quality runs circles around most musical manufacturers today. Hand built instruments are almost unheard of today unless you're willing to pay an premium price. Eastman an SB59 guitar for example is hand built and about half the price of a Gibson LP.
@@anthonydavella8350 It would be interesting to know. It is a truism that you simply can't maintain consistently high quality with poorly paid workers, so one might guess they are respected and paid fairly for that type of work by Chinese standards.
I just purchased a brand new e10ss and it's beautiful! Thank you for making a product that is hand made, one of a kind, and affordable. I will cherish it!
I've had my E10 OM now for three weeks. Craftsmanship is amazing. Sound? Sustain for days. Piano notes. Volume, projection, clarity, all amazing. I get mesmerized turning the back in the light, watching the mahogany's vertical grain and the horizontal silking dance. Bravo to the craftpersons and designers at Eastman. I love my J45 and Bedel, but they're sadly being ignored as I can't leave this OM alone.
I dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know a way to get back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
I own two Eastman guitars . An SB 59 [ Les paul style ] and a semi Hllow boddy [ ES 335 style. Hand made feel, excellent quality guitars I don't think that i could ever part with them and i've owned many many guitars in my life.[ 73 years of age] You could tell that the employees love what they do by the smiles.
Happy 505 owner here. Compared it extensively to my friend's Collings costing three or four times as much, and we both agreed the difference in sound and build quality is neglible, if there even is one.
I didn't realize they were entirely handmade. now I am doubly impressed. the dread I played had a great sound, was very light and easy to play. Finishes are great.
Factory tour otherwise known as how many times you can say WOW in 9:40. Actually it's a good tour and makes me more likely to try one. Where else are you going to get a actually hand made guitar of this quality and price? Here in 2021 you can get a hand made all wood Eastman for as little as $530 US which is the less than the PCL (plastic) body Martins. Oh WOW such a deal.
Nice tour. I own an Eastman guitar and they are very nice and very well made. I don't think the guy doing the tour knows much about instrument building though by some of his comments....lol.
I have a 2013 Eastman E20SS, I thought maybe it's in this video ! Love this instrument, I play it all the time. It's great to see the building process ! Congratulations to the lovely people at Eastman for their craftsmanship. Cheers from France.
I worked for Gibson here in Nashville, and seeing this video I understand that there is the workmanship involved in building the guitars is much more handcrafted at Eastman! They know making instruments
Nor is there much participation in well-needed respiratory protection procedures. And how about ergonomic considerations for all their repetitive motion handiwork (which results in beautiful instruments, by the way, I agree). There are more reasons than ergonomics that all manual labor employees there seem to be very young...
@@thomkopal1740 Indeed I would gladly pay an extra few dollars to support the well being of these employees. The instruments are just lovely. Lets get them some support. !!
I have two Eastman's, great guitars but i am not sure if this tour whas a joy to watch, the guy with his 'Wow' and the tone he uses when talkin' to the workers, the crappy work environment......
Such beautiful hardworking people. Just making a living for themselves and their families. It's the greedy ambitions of governments that cause all the problems.
No safety precaution gear or air dust vents or just fans and masks which is not mandatory to wear it looks like. Yet still cheap labor and standards at play. No difference with clothing wear etc. They should be getting paid the same as the workers in the N. America etc.
Thanks for the tour. Please try to keep the camera steadier and not follow every turn of your head with it. It makes it hard to watch and actually hurts my eyes. A wider angle shot will serve you better, with pauses before zooming in. Just a suggestion.
that was what I was thinking. It looks very unorganised and I wonder how they dry their woods.Machines can sometimes do a much better job than craftsmen, but the guitars look lovely.
@@gigantje1 For sure CNC machines can do a cleaner job but still believe hand made is better. Like you said it is very unorganised but also dirty and this will be reflecting IN the instrument you get...a small detail.
Remy and Patrice - do you have a high end Eastman? I don't think so cause you wouldn't be making these ignorant statements if you did.@@patricelongchamps9880
@@brucemarrs2596 Nop I don't have a "high end Eastman" but I love my HD-28 Martin, i love my old Gibson LG-1 I also love my F5 Gibson Mandolin...these instruments are real value!! It is up to you to buy Eastman or other made in china instruments I just don't like them.
Just ordered a SB55 double cut Junior with the varnish finish. I can’t wait for it to get here. Neat to see the factory and the craftspeople that built it.
I bought one last week fantastic instrument
Such a large operation and employer. To to workers; thank you for bringing affordable beauty and music into our world. I will think of you every time I pick up my Eastmans. I will play a song to you.
The only negative I noticed was their lack of vacuum to get rid of all the dust. A hand made instrument also comes at the cost of carpal tunnel and arthritis later in life both of which equally effect many high in boutique luthiers through out the world. Still makes me more likely to buy an Eastman instead as my next guitar instead of the Martin I can't get because of supply chain problems.
Thank you to all the talented and dedicated technicians. I have loved my T486 from the moment I laid hands on it and now I see the hard work and skill it took to deliver it!
I have many high end guitars (Collings, Martin, Taylor, Gibson) BUT I also have several Eastman guitars and LOVE THEM. Thanks for the tour it was very interesting...
I have a lot of respect for Eastman. Their quality runs circles around most musical manufacturers today. Hand built instruments are almost unheard of today unless you're willing to pay an premium price. Eastman an SB59 guitar for example is hand built and about half the price of a Gibson LP.
Are the workers paid well?
@@anthonydavella8350 It would be interesting to know. It is a truism that you simply can't maintain consistently high quality with poorly paid workers, so one might guess they are respected and paid fairly for that type of work by Chinese standards.
No respect here. Make em in the US
I just purchased a brand new e10ss and it's beautiful! Thank you for making a product that is hand made, one of a kind, and affordable. I will cherish it!
I've had my E10 OM now for three weeks. Craftsmanship is amazing. Sound? Sustain for days. Piano notes. Volume, projection, clarity, all amazing. I get mesmerized turning the back in the light, watching the mahogany's vertical grain and the horizontal silking dance. Bravo to the craftpersons and designers at Eastman. I love my J45 and Bedel, but they're sadly being ignored as I can't leave this OM alone.
Wow! This man has some lexical range....oh wow!
I hadn't noticed it until you said it. Now it's just....wow.
😂
I dont mean to be offtopic but does anybody know a way to get back into an instagram account??
I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.
@Bruce Armani instablaster :)
I think at some point he realises they're all "hand made" (about ten times!) lol
That’s a lot of wow’s there man Great Video.
I hope these guys are doing ok with coronavirus. The world needs great craftsmen.
so eastman makes cello and violins too?
I own two Eastman guitars . An SB 59 [ Les paul style ] and a semi Hllow boddy [ ES 335 style.
Hand made feel, excellent quality guitars I don't think that i could ever part with them and i've owned many many guitars in my life.[ 73 years of age] You could tell that the employees love what they do by the smiles.
great tour!!!
thank you !
Patiently { sort of } waiting on a F-style Mandolin . Hope it is available soon. CHEERS.....!
I own a E8D and it is one of my favorite guitars. Eastman makes some really fine instruments.
I am the proud owner of an Eastman 305! Beautiful instrument!
Is that the mandolin and if so how are you liking it now that you’ve had it for sometime
@@TheHammer454 yes the mandolin.....love it! Worth every penny
Happy 505 owner here. Compared it extensively to my friend's Collings costing three or four times as much, and we both agreed the difference in sound and build quality is neglible, if there even is one.
@@dick-gs9tb I just added a 304 to go with my 305....beautiful instruments!
Lovely light workshops.
Thank you, my mandolin is being there made as I type this!!
Sweet video man thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing - I love my Eastmans
I didn't realize they were entirely handmade. now I am doubly impressed. the dread I played had a great sound, was very light and easy to play. Finishes are great.
How can I contact them from Nepal?
Factory page name?
Have an Eastman Cello and love it.
Factory tour otherwise known as how many times you can say WOW in 9:40. Actually it's a good tour and makes me more likely to try one. Where else are you going to get a actually hand made guitar of this quality and price? Here in 2021 you can get a hand made all wood Eastman for as little as $530 US which is the less than the PCL (plastic) body Martins. Oh WOW such a deal.
Nice tour. I own an Eastman guitar and they are very nice and very well made. I don't think the guy doing the tour knows much about instrument building though by some of his comments....lol.
I have a 2013 Eastman E20SS, I thought maybe it's in this video ! Love this instrument, I play it all the time. It's great to see the building process ! Congratulations to the lovely people at Eastman for their craftsmanship. Cheers from France.
Wood is beautiful.
I worked for Gibson here in Nashville, and seeing this video I understand that there is the workmanship involved in building the guitars is much more handcrafted at Eastman! They know making instruments
wich factory name is it please?
Brilliant stuff
Have you been to the Donlis guitar factory in china??
What a Wonderful world
Don’t see much hearing protection but they make lovely instruments. I have a few!
Nor is there much participation in well-needed respiratory protection procedures. And how about ergonomic considerations for all their repetitive motion handiwork (which results in beautiful instruments, by the way, I agree). There are more reasons than ergonomics that all manual labor employees there seem to be very young...
@@thomkopal1740 Indeed I would gladly pay an extra few dollars to support the well being of these employees. The instruments are just lovely. Lets get them some support. !!
@@richardmelhuish4733 sure I agree, buy me one. Help them out
Sure safety things aren’t in place they are in the US but 30-40 years ago youd be hard pressed t find such good conditions
@@anthonydavella8350 get a job and buy one for yourself 😉
do they make money ? by workin there ?
🤦♂️
I have two Eastman's, great guitars but i am not sure if this tour whas a joy to watch, the guy with his 'Wow' and the tone he uses when talkin' to the workers, the crappy work environment......
The presentor adresses us as if we are totally stupid.
Such beautiful hardworking people. Just making a living for themselves and their families. It's the greedy ambitions of governments that cause all the problems.
No safety precaution gear or air dust vents or just fans and masks which is not mandatory to wear it looks like. Yet still cheap labor and standards at play. No difference with clothing wear etc. They should be getting paid the same as the workers in the N. America etc.
wow
unfreundliche schnelle Kamerabewegungen....
Thanks for the tour. Please try to keep the camera steadier and not follow every turn of your head with it. It makes it hard to watch and actually hurts my eyes. A wider angle shot will serve you better, with pauses before zooming in. Just a suggestion.
Dude sounds like Jack Black
Omg China is pulling it off, these workers seem to be less and less alienated from their labor
oh, wah, by hand, oh wah, amazing, oh wah....
I hope these guys managed to escape the COVID
Hard to follow with the eyes. Bad Camerawork!
0:37 looks like firewoods to me
program----great----camera made me sick------that sucks!!!!!!
I hope they are getting paid what their worth and are being takin care of!
The crime is that the people who make these instruments cannot afford to buy one. That should never be.
what a ridiculous comment! Should all people that work on building a Ferrari own one as well?
@@etchcraft Are you fucking kidding me? A $700 guitar compares to a Honda Civic, not a Ferrari. What an idiotic comment.
@@timhallas4275 typical entitlement mentality..
You're making quite the assumption, Tim.
@@shreddyz I am good at assessing what I see.
No
China made? Not for me.
You can see the pollution.
How many 13 year olds work tbere? Who cares? As long as we make money
A messy and dirty mass production place!!
that was what I was thinking. It looks very unorganised and I wonder how they dry their woods.Machines can sometimes do a much better job than craftsmen, but the guitars look lovely.
@@gigantje1 For sure CNC machines can do a cleaner job but still believe hand made is better. Like you said it is very unorganised but also dirty and this will be reflecting IN the instrument you get...a small detail.
Remy and Patrice - do you have a high end Eastman? I don't think so cause you wouldn't be making these ignorant statements if you did.@@patricelongchamps9880
@@brucemarrs2596 Nop I don't have a "high end Eastman" but I love my HD-28 Martin, i love my old Gibson LG-1 I also love my F5 Gibson Mandolin...these instruments are real value!! It is up to you to buy Eastman or other made in china instruments I just don't like them.
@@patricelongchamps9880 it's ironic you're a Gibson fan given how bad their QC is.