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BETTER than a LES PAUL?
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5 жыл бұрынThis Eastman single cut guitar is legit top shelf. With some of the nicest fretwork that I've ever seen, Lollar pickups, a beautiful, classic finish, and high grade components, the SB57/N-BK is an obvious alternative to a traditional Les Paul. While this is not necessarily a budget instrument, I think you're getting way more for your money than the "other" choice in this style. What do you guys think?
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@greyfoxzero 5 жыл бұрын
Gibson slogan: Only a Gibson is good enough. Eastman slogan: When good enough isn't good enough.
@ShamanicSavant 4 жыл бұрын
What nobody ever says: "My Gibson looks and sounds just like an Eastman" :)
@mateiko 4 жыл бұрын
That s the epiphone slogan in the fiftys
@greyfoxzero 4 жыл бұрын
@@mateiko Yep.
@jettschenker 4 жыл бұрын
Chibson...When enough is enough!
@jameshill2015 3 жыл бұрын
Make no mistake..this is no Chibson... Gibson has great points to them but dont think "made in China" means its not better, it isnt production made in the Epiphone factory, its made in a large factory of highly skilled workers that take an unusual amount of pride in their work, first off l can tell you no corners were cut for budget hence the $2k tag...CTS, Switchcraft, Custom Hand wound Lollars.. but the board is ebony not rosewood, the inlays are not Pearloid but are actual Mother of Pearl and the fret work is all Max says it is.. l have 20+ guitars and l can tell you that the 2 Eastmans l own have the nicest cases of all, the only one being close to equal is my Taylor GA8e case.. these are nothing to laugh at. Just a lil insight from an owner of 2..they are very nice high end Custom Shop level guitars for a lil less than a Standard production guitar.
@danarice4278 5 жыл бұрын
After playing over 50 gibsons trying to find the right Les Paul for me I tried an Eastman bought the Eastman . Eastmans are built the way Gibson's were built on the early days so Eastman over current Gibson any day.
@riheg 4 жыл бұрын
Dana Rice yeah I hear they’re consistent. Gibson is like rolling a dice and hope you find a good one. Dunno about Gibsons custom shop though? Do you?
@cflowers69 4 жыл бұрын
I am with you there - posted above that I bought a goldtop Eastman. They have a much better feel and sound that any of the Gibsons that I tried out. I have owned many Gibsons through the years, and the Eastman blows them all away.
@JohnnyBgood548 3 жыл бұрын
Im buying the lp jr. Eastman and might get the goldtop lp as well. Would rather have Gibson on the headstock!
@RockyH. 2 жыл бұрын
I'm not going to lie, I cant wait to finally get the money saved to buy me a Eastman SB-59 that guitar is calling to me.
@spl0470 Жыл бұрын
I bought a Les Paul Standard in the early 70s (used). Almost 50 years later I decided I wanted another. It didn't have to be new. Looking at guitars, the Eastman most reminded me of my old Les Paul. It didn't look the same, but the weight, the neck, the clean sound of the pick ups, all felt like the vintage Les Paul of my youth. Most guitar copies try to make cheaper versions of a great guitar. They are inferior because the parts are inferior. This guitar has great tuners, pots, switches, and pickups. the body and neck materials, and the frets are top notch. This is a really good guitar.
@ORION2180 5 жыл бұрын
I guess all guns are pointed at Gibson now. Schecter has their own version of the LP, Eastman vs Schecter shoot out would be cool.
@earlspearl2933 5 жыл бұрын
I checked out that Schecter and in the vid the Pasadena pickups sounded better to me . could be the amp tho .
@ithemba 4 жыл бұрын
@@earlspearl2933 depending on what you want from the Pu. Eastman uses Loller PUs. most people consider them top of the line in terms of paf style PU, handwound in the US. Still, for Max kind of shredding maybe a simple SD for half the price of a loller still does the trick better
@t.kentnelsonkskmartialarts3403 4 жыл бұрын
I fully Agree. I would love a shootout between the Schecter Solo II Custom & the Eastman!
@Sig721Tau 4 жыл бұрын
@@ithemba *Lollar
@Sig721Tau 4 жыл бұрын
@@t.kentnelsonkskmartialarts3403 Check out Darrell Braun Guitar channel for his review of the Solo II by Schecter. Those US Pasedena pickups sounded pretty thick and crunchy. I'm saving up to buy one of those bad boys. Because I just bought a Schecter PT Special recently. Later on, I'm looking to buy a Schecter PT SLS Elite and Gibson Firebird Zero.
@raybbaby 5 жыл бұрын
Nobody has a bad thing to say about these guitars. Gorgeous in black too.
@cflowers69 4 жыл бұрын
I recently picked up the SB59-GD, and a week later, the SB59/v. Amazing. Both of those guitars are beyond anything I have owned in the 35 years of playing. They absolutely smoke the current Gibson guitars - Gibson wishes they made guitars this good.
@cullenjames7542 5 жыл бұрын
These go for $1,800 ($1,759) brand new in most stores. $2,200 is list. I own two Eastmans -- earlier models, the SB59s. One is a vintage amber and has Duncan Antiquities (they go with Lollars now) and one burst model with Duncan '59s (they still put these in their nitro bursts). I love them. It's only a matter of time before I get this one and the SB56.
@Zombie_13x33 2 жыл бұрын
i like this channel because your always teaching or showing us cheaper or more budget alternatives. brands I've never heard. thank you!
@rolandlemus203 4 жыл бұрын
You can tell you really like it, your playing reflects that, and yes, it came through in the video. The price reflects the quality and the tone as well, beautiful sounding, I didn't like the look of the tuners, but I am sure they are very functional. Beautiful guitar, thanks for the review, it was this review that made look closer at Lollar pups. I am looing at putting one of those in my other guitars. You are always surprising us with new cool guitars, which I appreciate! thanks!!
@merman93 5 жыл бұрын
I’m very familiar with these Eastman handmade guitars. They are the best quality you will ever find at this price point. It was a little hard to convince s few of my friends to spend this amount on an instrument made in China. But it’s not a factory made instrument, it is literally hand made by a small team of luthiers. As you mentioned, the feel is amazing and it sounds amazing. Last year when these were initially released, they were actually difficult to find, they were sold out everywhere as soon as they were stocked. I would say they are heirloom quality, something to leave your kids. Great video.
@Bjornsson09 4 жыл бұрын
Good lord. I'm blown away. This is a holy grail of a guitar.
@davideskelin8266 4 жыл бұрын
I sold my Epiphone and my Taylor to get this guitar and it was worth it! After playing it for awhile I can say, it is an absolute work of art. It feels like a guitar I've been playing for years, just has "that feeling" I was looking for.
@luckyrocks1 5 жыл бұрын
The SB59 are going for around $1400 on Reverb I bought mine a few years ago for a few hundred less but same solid one piece mahogany body carved maple top one piece mahogany neck ebony fingerboard first class hardware and attention to detail. No chambering and weight is a bit over eight pounds. Mine has Seymour Duncan jazz and 59 hum-buckers and I have since sold all three of the Gibson Les Pauls I had before I owned the Eastman. Don’t give me that made in China BS. These are made by hand by skilled luthier’s the way they used to be made in the USA back in the 1950’s. Btw- They also make great violins, mandolins, acoustic and 335, 355 style guitars as well.
@mikecullen6488 3 жыл бұрын
Same here. I got an sb56 gold burst for about 1200 on reverb. More for sale.
@mikecullen6488 3 жыл бұрын
Yes I picked one up on reverb for $1200. Look around there are more. I negotiated a little. It was new as in never owned by anyone but the guitar shop but a 2018 model. Seymour Duncan’s as well and a really nice top. I also picked up a Gibson 2019 Classic recently and the difference in weight is really apparent
@HANGINWITHTHEDREAMER 5 жыл бұрын
Another grateful video max added to your playlist I love promoting your channel
@davidmarks5400 Жыл бұрын
I've heard Max play a lot of guitars , but those Lollar pickups sound fantastic on high gain. The articulation and seperation is superior.
@jakebrandt5882 5 жыл бұрын
I think the point that many people are missing with this guitar is that the level of craftsmanship, and attention to detail in this guitar is astounding for the price point. Eastman is changing the game. You 100% will not find guitars with that level of craftsmanship and attention to detail at their pricepoints from another company. If you want that level of quality from Gibson, be prepared to shell out no less than 3500 bucks...and even then, I wouldnt trust Gibson to deliver. I own a Gibson. I own an Eastman. I will buy another Eastman.
@sharplessguy 5 жыл бұрын
me too... I would love to be able to afford a gibson super 400, but that's not going to happen in this lifetime... My eastman AR175ce/P90 is hands down one of the best guitars I've ever played and I paid less than half what gibson gets for an ES175. Eastman keeps coming out with new models too. I'm hooked. I'm definitely buying another eastman.
@jakebrandt5882 5 жыл бұрын
@@sharplessguy Save up and grab that new Romeo they put out. That things is BONKERS.
@edwardboggs7696 3 жыл бұрын
Tried one of these today at Guitar Center - Amazing and unbelievable!! You are very talented as well.
@arpee915 2 жыл бұрын
This is surely to become a family heirloom and will appreciate as the years rock by. Blows ANY Gibson out of the box, IMHO.
@marcotramontana 5 жыл бұрын
.. if you want a really high quality les pa@@#@#@#@ , I mean SINGLE CUT style guitar... You have all my respect!
@drummerboy1390 5 жыл бұрын
Marco Tramontana : There's probably a Gibson lawyer hiding behind that Blackstar.
@timothycormier3494 5 жыл бұрын
Marco Tramontana if you want a high quality single cut guitar. Buy a telecaster
@iniquity7 5 жыл бұрын
love the "people who want les paaa... SINGLE CUT" u did there at the beginning haha 00:50! love ya channel max
@apostolispaspalakis2627 5 жыл бұрын
i love eastman. i have an e10d electro acoustic. i compared it to my friends martin d28 and he couldnt believe the quality and i got mine new for 900 euros. they are an amazing company. Great vid !
@stratmagic6893 5 жыл бұрын
I work at a gibson dealer and can get great prices but after playing an Eastman SB59 goldburst I bought it instead.It slays the Gibson at a lower price.i have owned many Gibson Lps and the Eastman is my favorite
@BillDutton 5 жыл бұрын
Wow...that's quite a guitar. I see they're available for $1,759.00 brand new on Reverb...and those specs are the real deal.
@srh361 5 жыл бұрын
And made in China, hell yeah!
@marklivingston7957 3 жыл бұрын
@@srh361 Korea
@enthused7591 5 жыл бұрын
One of the most articulate guitars I've heard you review. I listened to the intro and immediately thought, yeah that's actual Gibson quality sound.
@skeetschuler1859 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful looking and sounding. I have the Black Widow and I love it.
@OddTimeMan 5 жыл бұрын
One thing Gibson does and no one else seems to do for some reason, is use black pickup ring screws with black pickup rings. I think it's a cleaner look.
@GraysonKade 5 жыл бұрын
so spend 5 cents and change the screws...
@OddTimeMan 5 жыл бұрын
GraysonKade, wow, did you miss the point.
@BrettSmithDaniels 3 жыл бұрын
Of all the different Gibson “style” Les Paul “single cut” guitars I’ve seen out there that aren’t Gibson’s... this looks the nicest. I love that headstock
@Nikoo033 3 жыл бұрын
I have one and it’s a beast.
@YakBoss 4 жыл бұрын
I acquired my Eastman (non vintage) through a trade. It's a legitimate high end guitar. I've tried many LPs, but could never make the buy because the cost just wasn't justified. My Eastman is flawless. It has that custom shop feel. I'll be hanging on to this one.
@LarryHovis 5 жыл бұрын
If I was in the market for a $2200 guitar, then this would be on my radar. But hey, I can dream...
@JohnnyMegabyteCanada 5 жыл бұрын
$2200 is the starting price point of the better Gibson Les Paul's, no?
@martinl.7758 5 жыл бұрын
Get a Kramer Baretta Special for 179$ put a Seymour Duncan Pickup into it . Locking Tuners on it, Change Trem System if u use it extensivly or just block it - or dont do anything cuz the guitar itself is insanly good for the price.
@Ryno133 5 жыл бұрын
Checked them out in reverb for between 1400-1700. So not that bad for what it is.
@yhwhrevength622 5 жыл бұрын
2200 for Chinese LMAOOOOO just burn your money at that point
@danielcannon3511 5 жыл бұрын
@@yhwhrevength622 just because something is Chinese made doesn't make it a piece of crap.
@huskvarsm 4 жыл бұрын
Bro I’m gonna own my own in about two weeks but mine is the SB59 sunburst, and I cant wait, ive owned a gibson les paul traditional, a knaggs Steve Stevens, and a fender tele ultra and the Eastman beats them all hands down “exept my knaggs that was stolen and was the best guitar I ever owned but it cost £4000” so I can’t afford that again, if I could I’d have another knaggs.
@JohnnyBgood548 3 жыл бұрын
Im with you! Knaggs are all incredible!
@smolincher 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, how have you been finding the Eastman so far?
@theguitargeezer878 5 жыл бұрын
I won't own a Gibson at least for now. Sold my Gibson and kept my Epiphone. Hot rodded the pickups and she is sweet.
@helcat3567 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Max! Nice little guitar. I though all vintage less Paul's had glossy finishes. corect me if I'm wrong. in your clip I could see the quality of the fret work. It's great to see craftmanship like that I think the sound was awsome. looks like a great all rounder. Take care Max from your pal Helcat in Australia.
@k.w.1775 5 жыл бұрын
The price is a little high for me right now but damn....that is an impressive guitar. Better start saving up Ha
@Mr.56Goldtop 4 жыл бұрын
Check out the Schecter Solo ll!
@glahome1 5 жыл бұрын
I would buy a vintage or older used Gibson Les Paul for this price. And in the long run be worth more down the road. But this does sound great if you got to have one! Thanks for the review.
@aldopolo7 5 жыл бұрын
As collector and re-selling the vintage Gibson, yes, but as a player who only wants a quality instrument to play and execute on venues I prefer anything than Gibson
@aldopolo7 5 жыл бұрын
@DurdyClaude well yes... Ypu can make good money out of a Gibson but I already stated my point of view, if anything, when I said "anything but Gibson when it comes to playing" I was refering to other brands of instruments that hold better the tuning, sound better or have better features and quality for the price I'm paying, that's all :D
@glahome1 5 жыл бұрын
@jason royale you are absolutely correct!!
@tcaron20 5 жыл бұрын
Bought a used SB59 with Porter Anthems installed from seller on Reverb. That and my Eastman T486 are my main guitars. Fenders and Gibson's are sitting idol.
@markbois1713 5 жыл бұрын
Just got one a couple of weeks ago love it Everything he says is true people these are awesome.
@davesaenz3732 5 жыл бұрын
How Much?
@markbois1713 5 жыл бұрын
@@davesaenz3732$ 1759.00 all on trade.
@davesaenz3732 5 жыл бұрын
@@markbois1713 Dang. But it sounds great. I got Seymore Duncan's on my Framus LP from 1970. Sounds better than any Gibson lol.
@Jeremyisbrown 5 жыл бұрын
I compared a eastman SB59 directly against a Gibson LP standard The Gibson - $4700 Aus The eastman -$2000 Aus The East absolutely blew the gibson out of the water. Better feel, better tone, build quality and attention to detail was better too. I couldn't resist... I walked out with the eastman SB59 and could not be more impressed. Absolutely love it. I've also also owned an Gibson LP trad & also a Gibson LP Custom and the East man feels and plays better that both of those, with the tone being on Par.
@DMSProduktions 5 жыл бұрын
We GET Arse raped here all the time hey?
@MikMech 5 жыл бұрын
@@DMSProduktions Usually Sideways, Without lube ! Only budget guitars here are slightly on par with global $.
@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe, but the price disparity isn't that large in the U.S.
@DMSProduktions 5 жыл бұрын
@@MikMech Yes sadly. That's my USUAL threat too!
@DMSProduktions 5 жыл бұрын
@@JohnnyMacalvee-cf7et No, it wouldn't be! We are punished for our geography!
@tacoconch7678 5 жыл бұрын
They have long neck tenons as well I believe. I'm not even sure if Gibson historics still have that.
@sharplessguy 5 жыл бұрын
I own a gibson and I own an eastman... the eastman is by far the better guitar and costs way less than the gibson... If price is no object gibson makes some of the best guitars out there... but their best guitars cost an awful lot. The eastman guitar I own cost about half the price of a comparable gibson and the quality is superb.
@groovebuster 3 жыл бұрын
Or to put it in a different way... Gibsons are not worth the money (anymore).
@suereed 5 жыл бұрын
That fret work is the best I've ever seen on a guitar, (on a computer monitor), staggering.
@zappa099 4 жыл бұрын
WOW !! thank ya Max for this pretty good introdution of a realy nice and beautiful copy of a Gibson Les Paul made in china by Eastman !! The SB57/N-BK is phenomenal !!!!
@mryhatzik 5 жыл бұрын
That headstock is sick. That should be used as the epiphone headstock
@MacPro8CoreMan 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful frets!!! I want one. The frets are personally very important to me personally, these look killer!
@JohnBarrylizard 5 жыл бұрын
Sounds beautiful. Owning a number of Gibson's from various years, they've somewhat diluted their name, as of late. I appreciate these videos as I wouldn't have heard of these guitars otherwise, or might have dismissed them. It allows us to know that there are valid alternatives to Gibson, just as we've found out that there are valid alternatives to Fender (Suhr, etc).
@trillrifaxegrindor4411 4 жыл бұрын
suhr is $4000,i just bought a usa strat for $800,i could buy 5 of them for the price of a suhr
@trentfranks4507 3 жыл бұрын
@@trillrifaxegrindor4411 who’s selling new American Fenders for $800? Only ones I find in that range for the last 2 years are mim
@tacoconch7678 5 жыл бұрын
Also, you'd have a hard time finding one of these that weighs over 9 pounds and they're completely solid. No weight relief or tone chambers.
@willhoren9200 5 жыл бұрын
The value is off the chart for an under two-grand guitar. That "other" company would ask double or triple for a similar "singlecut".
@dan8402 5 жыл бұрын
It is a beautiful instrument. Not in my price range but the quality is crazy.
@davidhurtado2725 5 жыл бұрын
Eastman makes guitars????!!!! Their cellos are amazing! Super cool to know
@jakebrandt5882 5 жыл бұрын
Their guitars are outstanding as well. Ive had one for a few years and it blows any other guitar of similar style away.
@DMSProduktions 5 жыл бұрын
LOL!
@samuraidjinn 5 жыл бұрын
Super awesome. I saw finger smudging during the video. I know it is it super good when Max talks how good the fretboard area is finished.
@GuitarMAXMusic 5 жыл бұрын
Another viewer mentioned that and it must be something about the lighting and camera angle. Nothing came off the fretboard when I played it!
@shanethackeray1988 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve played a few Eastman guitars and they are exceptional playing and quality stacks up to Gibson. Price point is also a big thing Eastman is 1,500.00 cheaper compared to a LP Standard.
@akashdhanvanshi4713 5 жыл бұрын
My God!!!! It looks like a guitar of "The Fallen Angel" 😍😍😍😍 Sounds Soo Heavy 🤩🤩🤩🤩
@ravelitschimo 5 жыл бұрын
I like you tested something more expensive. thank you!
@kennywally 11 ай бұрын
That guitar looks flawless! And flawless playing as well 🙂
@GuitarMAXMusic 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@KidNato 5 жыл бұрын
Love the crown inlays mixed with the "custom" appointments. Wish the big G would do that more often. My only concern with instruments like this is that if I get bored with it, then it may be a little harder to sell or trade than one of the more mainstream brands. This is also the reason I tend to favor the "lawsuit era" Gibson copies as they are still a great deal for the quality and have just enough notoriety that you won't have an issue selling it down the road.
@frankfortmarine 5 жыл бұрын
KidNato you won’t have trouble selling it. Eastman fans are pretty awesome. They have a great FB page.
@KidNato 5 жыл бұрын
@@frankfortmarine That only proves my point. I don't need a FB group to sell a Gibson, Fender, PRS etc etc etc
@Erik_Nordlund 5 жыл бұрын
I found one used recently for a deal I couldn’t refuse. They’re great!
@Erik_Nordlund 5 жыл бұрын
Keith Clark I have no idea how old it is, but so far so good! It was in perfect condition when I got it
@MeTuLHeD 5 жыл бұрын
Beware my brother! The Authenticity Police are looking at you!
@jrp7837 5 жыл бұрын
The word on these is finally getting out. I've handled one. Eastman is very nice.
@ernestochang1744 5 жыл бұрын
ive fondled one '_'
@alecboyyes 5 жыл бұрын
@@ernestochang1744 Fondled the g string eh? 😁
@DMSProduktions 5 жыл бұрын
Easties are bloody good guitars!
@ChrisPuckett 3 жыл бұрын
Their jazz guitars are some of the best entry-level jazz guitars you can buy. Rivaling the most expensive.
@kenvorland Жыл бұрын
Awesome video man keep it up rock on
@chaoticembrace6984 5 жыл бұрын
Great sounding guitar!!!!.....glad to see u tearing it up again!!!!!......hope all is well!!!!!!!!........
@keithsmith9889 5 жыл бұрын
Not a huge fan of the gold colored hardware but otherwise it's gorgeous
@simracing_evolve 4 жыл бұрын
I have a 76' ibanez LP custom and a 83' Burny RR LP custom we compared it in the local music store with some standard and custom shop gibsons and i realize why i never sell my old japan lespauls :D
@abcrx32j 5 жыл бұрын
$2199 for those specs with Lollars? I mean, i still can't afford it, but i prefer this over an "authentic one" but, honestly i even prefer an old Suzuki single cut over that
@baronvonchickenpants6564 5 жыл бұрын
I tried one today but wasn't blown away , didn't like the finish (varnish) or the top, or the aged vibe thing, played nicely tuning very stable, very light, but without a shadow of a doubt I preferred my 2009 Les Paul std in ice tea, I'm going to look at PRS now
@MetalBeastShred 5 жыл бұрын
Whenever my students asked about a Les Paul, I always told them: "If I was going to buy a Les Paul, I wouldn't buy a Gibson. Gibson is too much money and not enough guitar." I think Eastman is making good product, but I have ethical concerns about anything produced in China, not the least of which is labour exploitation. Eastman seems to have a better reputation than other manufacturers, so maybe it's not so egregious as other companies. Just my 2¢.
@jburdsinfuse 5 жыл бұрын
Made in China over $1000k...pass on any manufacturer. Other than Japan, I have a very hard time going over a grand for a guitar that is going to retain about 30% of it's retail value (by the time I back out selling fees, shipping, etc.). I can get a flawless ESP for $1500 MIJ or Ibanez and actually still get some resale out of it.
@CarvinFan13 5 жыл бұрын
For what it costs, get a Kiesel. They have an LP style and you get to pick the colors and woods. I have a 7 string from them when they were Carvin and it is one of the best me and other guitarists I know have ever played. And they had Gibsons and top of the line Ibanez.
@alabamahebrew 5 жыл бұрын
LOL - you can buy a brand new Les Paul with everything this knock off has for about $300 CHEAPER and it'snot from China and it's not from a company to lazy to come up with it's own designs.
@CarvinFan13 5 жыл бұрын
@@alabamahebrew That's like saying don't buy an Ibanez since it's a super start. Gibsons is counting on it's name to justify the high price. They're not even hand made like in the old days.
@jburdsinfuse 5 жыл бұрын
@@alabamahebrew Yup. I paid $1100 brand new for the LP Classic in Pelham Blue (2018). It was on clearance at Guitar Center. With a case, flawless and I got them to set it up for free since it was over a grand. Right now, the cheapest one on Reverb is $1600. Gibson gets a bad wrap, but nothing beats a great Gibson...that's why there are so many copy cats and why a smart purchase can end up making you money.
@ViviSectia 5 жыл бұрын
It looks like there's some kind of black powder on your fingertips when you were showing off the distorted sound espeically noticable around 4:18. Is that just the camera or from the guitar?
@GuitarMAXMusic 5 жыл бұрын
Funny, I didn't notice that until you pointed it out. I guess it must be something about the camera and lighting since it's not there in the other camera angle, and there wasn't anything on the guitar. I'll have to check my lighting in the future!
@ShamanicSavant 4 жыл бұрын
It's in a few shots and on all his fingertips. My guess is the ebony FB is dyed black and some of it is coming off on his fingers. No way to really be sure without being there :)
@anthonyward8587 4 жыл бұрын
Great review man. All the best from Oz. :)
@papawrichard3553 3 жыл бұрын
If you like this one, check out their SB55DC. It’s a true rocker!
@JacaboBlanco 3 жыл бұрын
Looks exactly like the Schecter Solo II custom Aged Satin edition
@leopoldbienkowski-gibbs917 3 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought straight away too
@golfandvinyl 5 жыл бұрын
You can’t hate Gibson and play this guitar at the same time. That’s a very nice Gibson Les Paul copy and is a huge compliment to Gibson. I like it.
@groovebuster 3 жыл бұрын
You can hate Gibson what it became in the last 20 years, but love the guitar design the Les Paul model stands for. I love my Gibson Les Paul Custom. But Gibson as a company...? Next subject, please! If I'll ever buy a Les Paul again, it won't be a Gibson, that's for sure.
@CarvinFan13 5 жыл бұрын
I just got a HB 550sc and for the money it's damn good as is. I plan to throw on a new bridge, pups, wiring, tuners and get the frets done. Still cheaper than an Epiphone and way cheaper than an authentic.
@aGuyNamedEr1c 5 жыл бұрын
I like the matte stealth mode. No fingerprints.
@fortj3 5 жыл бұрын
I hit the thumbs up button before the video even started. It's a Guitar MAX video, so I know it's going to be good. Keep up the great content.
@ShamanicSavant 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a man crush. How do you breathe with your nose stuffed so far up another man's ass?
@lamraliang7587 5 жыл бұрын
Great review man... Hope to buy one in the future.. 👍
@gsxerwhite 4 жыл бұрын
That sounds crunchy as hell. Nice.
@sevenswordsx7 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Max!!!
@arminhitzker7966 4 жыл бұрын
my english is not that good, but i try... Its cool that you Testing overall level of priced Guitars. not only the pressed wood Ones (smile). I am writing you to tell you about some beautiful freetboard of the Spear RD-200 that i have, never touched something like that smoothness and clean frats on another Guitar in that pricerange! I only payed 168.-€ b-stock. Think Today price is 330.-€. The Spear RD-150, classic LP Sound,same price Level, just has a normal wood drytouch fredboard. I think Spear Guitars is a top Korean Brand. mostly in the Metal market.
@john-bs8pt 5 жыл бұрын
Max you have a great channel! Keep up the good work bro! I prefer the non classic guitars though. V, explorer, dean ml,
@perihelion7798 5 жыл бұрын
'Play Authentic' -- B.S. 'Play Authentically' -- Golden rule. It ain't the gear, it's the talent and dedication.
@alexsmiloff9297 4 жыл бұрын
This Eastman is very good! But why put bad tuners on it? What prevents the manufacturer to install good tuners on the guitar at once?
@bjstein4242 5 жыл бұрын
Eastman guitars are fantastic as they most likely more authentic than even the modern era replicas of the late 50's LP. Who said a Chibson was bad as great luthiers only building Eastman guitars happen to reside in China as well. Go figure! The sustain on these guitars and the Violin finish on the SB59 is unreal. The move to Lollar from SD pups was a nice fresh update as well.. Great Review !!
@brocluno01 5 жыл бұрын
Quality is always worth buying - no matter the brand :)
@pokeyou9736 5 жыл бұрын
FYI, All Eastman guitars are HANDMADE. Eastman originally made violins, violas, cellos, and basses for classical music. They use that system to build guitars. It doesn't matter which country the Eastman guitars are produced in, the hired luthiers are all taught hand carving violins before they make a guitar. A high quality instrument for about half tbe cost of a Gibson Les Paul Custom Shop with the same level of detail.
@waybackplayback1347 5 жыл бұрын
Are you and Darrell Braun comparing notes? Watch his review of the Schecter Solo II.
@zebulonswearingen4607 2 жыл бұрын
I thought it sounded like a classic vintage single-cutaway solid-body. I like that larger cutaway and it appears to be farther away from the neck? The guitar is thick; I like that and it sounds resonant. I like the headstock. It looks like a quality guitar.
@stevenmgyori3826 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing brother! Lovely guitar, Well done Brother! Be Well Max!
@pickersgrip 5 жыл бұрын
Great review! I own Eastman acoustics, price to quality ratio they are an amazing company.
@davidbloom2373 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful wall
@skraagthedestroyer 5 жыл бұрын
Dude, please, I want to hear you play a Relish guitar! They are expensive, but they are rather unique. You make cheap guitars absolutely sing, so I would love to hear what you can do with something up the other end of the scale!
@gillesgenete9598 5 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for demo. Having 2 Eastman, 1 T59V-ES335 like, and 1 AR372-ES175 like, I can confirm high consistent quality, far better than the Gibson models I had and sold. Eastman is not cheap $1200-1600 range, but a Tokai would be 50% more for same quality, and a Gibson would twice as much for lower quality (unless they improved with new management ?)
@TwigNTimberFishingOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a bit of the fretboard color got on your fingers in one of the clips?
@GuitarMAXMusic 5 жыл бұрын
Another viewer mentioned that and it must be something about the lighting and camera angle. Nothing came off the fretboard when I played it!
@TwigNTimberFishingOutdoors 5 жыл бұрын
@@GuitarMAXMusic phew!
@CarvinFan13 5 жыл бұрын
I should also say if you have that much to spend get a Kiesel. They make a great LP style and you get to customize it
@brownyes6211 2 жыл бұрын
Not to change the subject. But what is a good cleaner for guitars?
@bigfloppa1640 5 жыл бұрын
You have the “ rocket ship “ guitar. With 29 frets , Michael Angelo Batio played that. Awesome uwu
@theguitargeezer878 5 жыл бұрын
A lot of guitarist are realizing that Gibson can kiss a lot of us between the back pockets. For so many reasons.
@bobsmith1965 5 жыл бұрын
Yeah and this guitar that he is showing will get you in the pocket, $2199 list.
@groovebuster 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, indeed. Gibson is only about image anymore and has nothing to do with working musicians these days. A dentist or a lawyer buys a Gibson for bragging rights. A pro musician buys something else.
@theguitargeezer878 3 жыл бұрын
@@groovebuster Well said GB. :)
@lordPix3lUK 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are better. It's as simple as that. I own a custom and an eastman. The eastman blows the giving away
@satyakaamkatznelson8915 5 жыл бұрын
It’s a beauty! Sound and looks.
@bennyjones1597 5 жыл бұрын
That Eastman Les Paul rocks to sounded great I'd love to check one out
@Dzo826 5 жыл бұрын
Nice ax for real!!! $2200 is WAY over my budget, hell The Boss(wife) would have my ass in the dog house, quick, fast and in a hurry...lol.. Cool vid, as always..
@willhoren9200 5 жыл бұрын
Street price is closer to $1,700.
@Dzo826 5 жыл бұрын
@@willhoren9200 Oh, that's better... Then I can have sandwiches and electricity in the dog house....lol... Nah, it aint that bad, For every new guitar I bring in the house, I have to get rid of one.. I only have 8, that aint no fun... Thanx for the info...
@shawnwright5332 3 жыл бұрын
eBay new gold top 1500.00 the closest thing to having a 59 Les Paul in your hands!!!!!!