Thank you. really well done comparison.. The Eastman is brighter - not necessarily a good thing. The Eastman is more Taylor-y, if you like that. But the Gibson sounds like a Gibson, darker, smokier, and I just like that sound best. All y'all should just love what you love best. Play on.
I love my J-45 but I also just bought a like new e1SS for $600. The Eastman sounds really really good for price. To my ear it is louder, brighter, and a bit punchier than the J45. I really like open pore finishes so I am sure I will love the e1ss. Thanks for this comparison.
Excellent guitars- Gibson sounds more like a sad guitar with rich and complex tone. Eastman seems to be more of an "open happy" guitar (not quite as happy as Martins). Sorry for lack of better terminology. Proud owner of an Eastman myself! Best guitar for the price!
That is so perfect! My E1D is on the way and I can't wait. I had a J-45 for decades and while I loved it for some aspects, that "sad" guitar aspect always bugged me, and made me yearn for a D-18. To my old ears, the E1D has some of the nicer J-45 elements, with some sparkle.
Definitely like the Eastman better with this one. More bass, fuller, richer sound. The J45 does, however, sound closer to a J45, which I guess shouldn’t be surprising.
Agree the 2 guitars do not sound the same. The Eastman is definitely warmer. I do prefer the sound of the Eastman. Would I buy a Chinese made guitar? Not sure I would.
I'm a big J-45 fan but Eastman is equally on par with the quality of sound...brighter but so well balanced. Torn between the E1SS vs the E10SS. Choices choices. Thanks for your videos! I so enjoy them! the comparisons and single demos are a delight!
The Eastman is louder, brasser, more in yr face. The J45 is just about perfect in every way. Id say the Eastman could compete w Martin D18 in sessions. Makes a good bluegrass guitar. The J45 is exactly what you expect, just gorgeous. It sings..
Gibson for string balance as always. Eastman for projection. Eastman bass strings sound a bit woofy to my ear, will probably improve with time and exercise.
Nice vid ! Which is your favorite ? I'm thorn between a second hand J45 and this E1SS new at a local shop, can't decide as i'm not able to try the J45.
@@ianmeadows6351 Yes, i know i should but am very far (few hundreds km) from a J45 (which i could send back if i don't like it). So which is your favorite between both and why ?:)
You know Julien, all J45's are a little different and Eastman's are hand made so each is a little different. When buying a used J45 without playing it, try to get the story why is it for sale? Cause a good J45 is hard to part with.
Julien From id personally do the Eastman. I don’t particularly care for the choked muted sound I seem to always hear in Gibson’s. Sound good as accompaniment but I like clear bell like highs that Eastman and Martin provides.
They are nice I've owned every standard line gibson acoustic except a dove I've owned 3 j45 and two j35 and a j15 and two hummingbirds and like four Martin's and a shit ton of other acoustic guitar right now I own just two a guild and a eastman
In my opinion the J45 wins all the way. No contest here. The Eastman is cheaper and I think it's a decent guitar for the money, but it sounds A LOT less refined. I have one E1ss so I now well.
The gibson sounds more like a D-18, but the Eastman is more like a rosewood D-28. Sapele is very dense and stiff giving a brighter sound anyway and more punch in the bass and mid, and add the adirondack top so just wow wow wow wow. That J45 is so nice and rounded and smooth in its overtones, but a fairer comparison would be that Gibson j45 studio rosewood with the eastman. I have two addy top guitars and found that I can be very gentle with them and get rich overtones...very easy to overplay an addy top guitar when strumming.
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Thank you. really well done comparison.. The Eastman is brighter - not necessarily a good thing. The Eastman is more Taylor-y, if you like that. But the Gibson sounds like a Gibson, darker, smokier, and I just like that sound best. All y'all should just love what you love best. Play on.
You can experiment with tone by strings and bridge pins. Certainly what comes stock can be cistomized.
I love my J-45 but I also just bought a like new e1SS for $600. The Eastman sounds really really good for price. To my ear it is louder, brighter, and a bit punchier than the J45. I really like open pore finishes so I am sure I will love the e1ss. Thanks for this comparison.
I love slope shoulders......best design ever....
I agree :D
Fundamentally a dreadnought size body with a short scale. I think the x bracing pattern is much the same as the longer scale dreads?
Excellent guitars- Gibson sounds more like a sad guitar with rich and complex tone. Eastman seems to be more of an "open happy" guitar (not quite as happy as Martins).
Sorry for lack of better terminology. Proud owner of an Eastman myself! Best guitar for the price!
That is so perfect! My E1D is on the way and I can't wait. I had a J-45 for decades and while I loved it for some aspects, that "sad" guitar aspect always bugged me, and made me yearn for a D-18. To my old ears, the E1D has some of the nicer J-45 elements, with some sparkle.
Just bought an E1SS SB.... chomping at the bit to get hold of it...
I have the Eastman E1ss and it is fantastic
They both sound great, but I prefer the Eastman as it is much warmer in tone.
Love the videos of the Eastmans - beautiful and sound great- just bought the E1SS- Ltd at Rufus’ in Vancouver
What?? I had to send all the way to Edmonton for mine! God knows when it'll get here.... Congrats!
@@dgwilliams4795 did you get it yet? And if so, what are your thoughts on her?
Forgot to say Thank You Ian.
Definitely like the Eastman better with this one. More bass, fuller, richer sound. The J45 does, however, sound closer to a J45, which I guess shouldn’t be surprising.
Agree the 2 guitars do not sound the same. The Eastman is definitely warmer. I do prefer the sound of the Eastman. Would I buy a Chinese made guitar? Not sure I would.
Like I said on another video, this guitar has that long sustain and shimmering quality
ich kann keinen Unterschied feststellen! Eastman E1 Top!
For j45 shape gibson wins for me... Better for strumming with more bass and high...I love this sound
I just bought an E1ss LTD and I absolutely love it! not the oversized pickguard but everything else! A lot of guitar for the $
I love it! A terrific value from Eastman.
@@ianmeadows6351 I couldn't agree more and it's so much fun to play!
@Mike Rodrigue... how does the Sonitone pick up sounds? That is the only thing keeping me from buying one...
i think the eastman compet very well !.. and the adi top must live a little to got the right tone, not mush differnce in fact with the Gibby!
I definitely prefer the Eastman in this one.
Eastmans sounds great next to the 45. Maybe to my taste the 45 is more balanced and sings a bit more. But who am I to judge.
I'm a big J-45 fan but Eastman is equally on par with the quality of sound...brighter but so well balanced. Torn between the E1SS vs the E10SS. Choices choices.
Thanks for your videos! I so enjoy them! the comparisons and single demos are a delight!
thanks for watching Nelson, be well
The Eastman is louder, brasser, more in yr face. The J45 is just about perfect in every way. Id say the Eastman could compete w Martin D18 in sessions. Makes a good bluegrass guitar. The J45 is exactly what you expect, just gorgeous. It sings..
Gibson sounds clearer and better balanced in the mids and bass and warmer tone to my ears.
right on Jeff, thanks for weighing in
Gibson for string balance as always. Eastman for projection. Eastman bass strings sound a bit woofy to my ear, will probably improve with time and exercise.
E1ss in this example.
Ian, Which of your video clips is the one you said something about "No apologies?" I can't find it. Please advise.
Nice vid ! Which is your favorite ? I'm thorn between a second hand J45 and this E1SS new at a local shop, can't decide as i'm not able to try the J45.
I'd always advise checking out a guitar in person before making a decision. If you like the e1ss, it'd be a great guitar that would serve you well.
@@ianmeadows6351 Yes, i know i should but am very far (few hundreds km) from a J45 (which i could send back if i don't like it).
So which is your favorite between both and why ?:)
You know Julien, all J45's are a little different and Eastman's are hand made so each is a little different. When buying a used J45 without playing it, try to get the story why is it for sale? Cause a good J45 is hard to part with.
@@steveshepard5522 Absolutely right. A friend has a very special sounding 45 I wish to own, but he won't part with it. Sensible.
Julien From id personally do the Eastman. I don’t particularly care for the choked muted sound I seem to always hear in Gibson’s. Sound good as accompaniment but I like clear bell like highs that Eastman and Martin provides.
What strings are u running these review guitars?
Thanks, Mike
Daddario ej16 unless otherwise noted!
Is this one gloss top?
Preacher At Arrakeen no this model is satin. It comes in natural or antique varnish.
To my ear, the Eastman cuts through a little bit more due to its Adirondack top and the midrange sounds more punchier than the Gibson
exactly how I hear it too. much stronger midrange.
No comparison! The Eastman by a mile. I don't have an Eastman, yet! I have a Gibson Southern Jumbo.
They are nice I've owned every standard line gibson acoustic except a dove I've owned 3 j45 and two j35 and a j15 and two hummingbirds and like four Martin's and a shit ton of other acoustic guitar right now I own just two a guild and a eastman
And a j200 oh and a gibson Advanced jumbo feel like I'm for getting one or two that I've owned also hard to keep up
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In my opinion the J45 wins all the way. No contest here. The Eastman is cheaper and I think it's a decent guitar for the money, but it sounds A LOT less refined. I have one E1ss so I now well.
The gibson sounds more like a D-18, but the Eastman is more like a rosewood D-28. Sapele is very dense and stiff giving a brighter sound anyway and more punch in the bass and mid, and add the adirondack top so just wow wow wow wow. That J45 is so nice and rounded and smooth in its overtones, but a fairer comparison would be that Gibson j45 studio rosewood with the eastman. I have two addy top guitars and found that I can be very gentle with them and get rich overtones...very easy to overplay an addy top guitar when strumming.
Write songs on the Eastman perform them with the Gibson.
Why?
Do both on the Eastman, sell the Gibson, buy some hooch with the profits. End of story.
A comment on my comment - love it , I think I’ll grab my Eastman
Prefer the Eastman sorry Gibson 😅😎