Re: Eastwood Mandolins
Originally Posted by
thistle3585
I've had just about every 8 string import electric through my shop and the Eastman's were by far the better of the instruments for tone and best playing. No matter what you get, plan on spending some time and/or money on getting it setup. I was very underwhelmed by the Kentucky in particular as well as the Fender unless you can find a late eighties or early nineties model. The Dillion was pretty good but they're few and far between. The Morgan Monroe is the same as the Eastman.
Are you talking Eastwood or Eastman? I have now and only recently played a few electrics and have never played an Eastman El Ray. The Cozart “low cost Asian” needed quite a bit of work to get decent playability. The previous to me owner invested in new pickups which he said was needed for a quality sound. It now plays above its pay grade but took $$.$$ and work to accomplish.
Last edited by Pittsburgh Bill; Nov-05-2021 at 3:46pm.
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