another vote here for Eastman.
I've got one 3 months ago, before I've bought it, I've watched loads of videos on youtube with that instrument
including one comparing it to a Weber, I like the sound of Eastman better.
when I've bought it, I was sort of thinking that I'll keep it for a while and get my friend to make me a new OM.
after I've changed strings, and the instrument settled, I sort of thinking now that I might keep it.
make no mistake, it's a lot of instrument for the price, but the finish on the body is far from perfect, the neck takes getting used to
as its quite thick - or maybe I'm just used too much to my banjo ;-)
tuners are not great, and I'm thinking about changing them to something better - but they work and keep in tune.
for 800$ you're getting an archtop instrument - I'm still jealous how much cheaper they are in US - that has a full rich sound.
I don't think APC instrument are popular in US and I don't if you have anybody selling them, but they are a decent instruments as well - had their bouzouki while back. I like the headstock better on their zouk than on OM's.
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