Both guitars had identical sounds during certain segments according to my aging hearing. What gave the Eastman away was a brighter high end, but not by much. It would be the Eastman for me. I would be losing nothing to the Martin. Any guitar that can play in the same ball park as a Martin, is a top line guitar regardless of preference.
I loved the depth and balance of A, and was hoping it would be the Eastman but not surprised about the eventual reveal. Still the Eastman is pretty amazing for the price
When introducing both guitars, he gave the price. He said, “Martin 70,000+ RMB” and “Eastman 20,000 RMB”... At today’s exchange rate, that is a difference of $7,600.... can buy lots of picks, strings, capos and beer with that much extra cash...
"B".......easily. Would not have been surprised either way....B, just sounded Sweeter, Rounder and more balanced overall. I have owned 2 Eastmans, however my pick was based solely on sound after the A/B comparison....Was impressed! Great Comparison!
I listened very carefully and went back again to make sure that I was gauging the guitars correctly. A and B have the same bottom end: no difference whatsoever. A does not have a "deeper" or more 3 dimensional quality to the sound. Instead, guitar B is considerably brighter than A (and that accounts for the illusion that B isn't as "deep" or 3-D sounding as A). The Eastman guitars, by all accounts, open up beautifully with age. Unlike the Martin's today, they are handmade and the tops are AAA Red Spruce: a superior tone wood to Martin's Sitka Spruce. I'd wager in 20 years that this Eastman will sound considerably better than the Martin.
Honestly, if you looked hard enough you could probably find another D45 that sounds exactly like the E40D. The Eastman is already at the same level of the D45, so the variance I'm hearing is no different than if you had another D45. I cannot hate on the E40D no matter how hard I try.
I liked B more. Though both guitars are AMAZING. I'd say the difference is minimal. I'm really surprised Eastman turned out not only to be as good, but to stomp this Martin!
The sound is very similar, but I could tell the difference between the classic Martin sound compared to the Eastman straightaway, with the latter having a bit more midrange and the Martin having a bit more bottom end...as for aesthetics although the Eastman had a better looking top it seemed it only had half the abalone inlay completed, and looked a bit bare in comparison, the Martin has inlay to the top, back, sides and the inlay that runs down the sides of the neck heel bridging that gap and completing the fluid abalone inlay that Martin are especially famous for on this model. If Eastman were to add the inlay to the same level as the Martin's specification and put say an extra $750 dollars for the extra abalone, would you pay it? Because it would then be worthy of taking on the Martin in all areas ,it for me already does tonally but not yet aesthetically as without the extra abalone it lacks the finesse and grandure that amount of abalone portrays to a quality instrument, the only question is, would you pay the extra for the added abalone?...at that price I know i would...😏
Fly Music makes the best guitar comparison video
Both guitars had identical sounds during certain segments according to my aging hearing. What gave the Eastman away was a brighter high end, but not by much. It would be the Eastman for me. I would be losing nothing to the Martin. Any guitar that can play in the same ball park as a Martin, is a top line guitar regardless of preference.
I loved the depth and balance of A, and was hoping it would be the Eastman but not surprised about the eventual reveal. Still the Eastman is pretty amazing for the price
盲听的时候还是选择了A， 感觉声音的细腻处更加清晰。 当然7W的售价， 确实不是给爱好者使用的😅。
When introducing both guitars, he gave the price. He said, “Martin 70,000+ RMB” and “Eastman 20,000 RMB”... At today’s exchange rate, that is a difference of $7,600.... can buy lots of picks, strings, capos and beer with that much extra cash...
and pizza
Thanks for the great comparison you can’t beat a D 45 I’ve ordered a Eastman like this, I’m hoping it’ll be a good one.
"B".......easily. Would not have been surprised either way....B, just sounded Sweeter, Rounder and more balanced overall. I have owned 2 Eastmans, however my pick was based solely on sound after the A/B comparison....Was impressed! Great Comparison!
一聽就知到A 是45 聲音，說好聽一點叫紮實，說難聽叫硬，另一把聲音比較空靈，叫有感情，
說真的兩把都是好琴
The sound on the A guitar is more deep, like three -dimentional.
I was hoping it was the Eastman :-) ...
Me too, A was better for me, but not 6k euros difference
I agree. While the Eastman sounds nice the Martin has more pure crystal depth and clarity.
I listened very carefully and went back again to make sure that I was gauging the guitars correctly. A and B have the same bottom end: no difference whatsoever. A does not have a "deeper" or more 3 dimensional quality to the sound. Instead, guitar B is considerably brighter than A (and that accounts for the illusion that B isn't as "deep" or 3-D sounding as A). The Eastman guitars, by all accounts, open up beautifully with age. Unlike the Martin's today, they are handmade and the tops are AAA Red Spruce: a superior tone wood to Martin's Sitka Spruce. I'd wager in 20 years that this Eastman will sound considerably better than the Martin.
Honestly, if you looked hard enough you could probably find another D45 that sounds exactly like the E40D. The Eastman is already at the same level of the D45, so the variance I'm hearing is no different than if you had another D45. I cannot hate on the E40D no matter how hard I try.
I liked B more.
Though both guitars are AMAZING. I'd say the difference is minimal. I'm really surprised Eastman turned out not only to be as good, but to stomp this Martin!
Is that natural reerb/chorus on the eastman? If so, that's incredible.
Where is the shop of fly ? I want buy Eastman E40D TC MR.
E40对标的琴型应该是D42吧 声音类型是音梁前置的
The sound is very similar, but I could tell the difference between the classic Martin sound compared to the Eastman straightaway, with the latter having a bit more midrange and the Martin having a bit more bottom end...as for aesthetics although the Eastman had a better looking top it seemed it only had half the abalone inlay completed, and looked a bit bare in comparison, the Martin has inlay to the top, back, sides and the inlay that runs down the sides of the neck heel bridging that gap and completing the fluid abalone inlay that Martin are especially famous for on this model. If Eastman were to add the inlay to the same level as the Martin's specification and put say an extra $750 dollars for the extra abalone, would you pay it? Because it would then be worthy of taking on the Martin in all areas ,it for me already does tonally but not yet aesthetically as without the extra abalone it lacks the finesse and grandure that amount of abalone portrays to a quality instrument, the only question is, would you pay the extra for the added abalone?...at that price I know i would...😏
What are the specs on the Eastman. It looks really great.
A sounds way better in the bass which i like, i hope its not Martin cos its too expensive
偶覺得泥長得很像
「沿著江山起起伏伏溫柔的曲線」
的主唱
Top of the world mom!!
This guy is great :)
我盲听还是喜欢A，温润，B偏亮一点
谁是谁一听就出，马丁味跑不了，无论是分解还是扫弦，马丁声音是立体的很有声场，呈现的是絮状一片一片的，绵长浑厚；eastman扫弦颗粒感强，也很浑厚，但是总感觉有噪点一样需要修音，分解差距甚微；一个是高端木材的中端工艺，一个是中端木材的高端工艺；毕竟价格摆在那里，有一说一，eastman这把颜值真的高。啥？问我选哪个？这特么是两万跟七万的事么，又浪费我半小时搬砖时间。。。
举手。马丁之所以是马丁就是那跑不了的马丁味。单听一支琴可能听不出，一对比起来，马丁的特色太明显了。温暖厚实。爱了爱了
I really surprised at B is eastman. OMG..
Translation: "Buy the EASTMAN and save $8000.00 to spend on Chinese take-out for a year..."
扫弦那里听出来了，最喜欢马丁的扫弦了
老师好，我最近得到一把HD-28, 弹了两个月，原厂的medium弦好硬,换成light的12的弦会伤琴吗？
没问题的
真的，喜歡Eastman的我，一聽就知道哪一支是Eastman。
I knew immediately after hearing. Martin is much more concentrated, while Eastman is a little dispersed.
yes
Usavano le stesse corde?
很希望A是Eastman中国制造，但是事实A还是Martin的，Martin的声音还是比较扎实，明亮。
请问琴铉都一样的吗？
对 都是MARTIN MA550T
盲聽喜歡B，但知道A是martin後就喜歡A的聲音了不知為什麼😅
马丁 好听
指法音A的聲音較厚實，B較柔；刷弦的話A正常但B有弦雜音
盲听喜欢A，A的声音扎实温暖，B有点散。
A的高音共鸣明显更好 结实 B单薄
10K and 2500 eur :)
其實還是看的到
The delay of B is too much.
The Martin is well better by far
A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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웜마
盲的也聽得出高低！先唔講声音～如果～如果～！馬丁聽出來結實～E文鬆散～其他方面都已經不用再比下去～算吧啦～浪費了馬玫啊～
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盲听后原来A贵了这么多