What's the best acoustic guitar under €2000,-?

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In this video, Milo and Coen answer one of the most frequently asked questions in our store: "What's the best acoustic guitar under €2000,-?". With a lockdown in place in The Netherlands, they've got plenty of room to move around the shop and choose the best one! Let us know in the comments whose guitar you thought was best and we'll choose a winner... ;)
Milo's pick:
Eastman E8D TC, www.tfoa.eu/nl/eastman-e8d-tc...
Coen's pick:
Furch Vintage 2 OM, www.tfoa.eu/nl/furch-vintage-...
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@maxwellfan55 2 жыл бұрын

ALL the guitars played sounded amazing, all in-tune and great condition. Secondly. Your shop was simply awesome, love the way the guitars are organised and displayed. This is acoustic heaven.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! :)

@theguitarschoolproject3785 3 жыл бұрын

So much fun to watch. Very informative too. Thank you

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidcollins1530 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE your final choices, I do mostly fingerpicking and after a long process of listening to maybe 100 sound samples of various guitars on KZfaq (before watching your vid) I settled on and purchased something quite close - a Furch OM (cedar rosewood). Also, the first guitar I ever purchased (when I was a kid in the late 70’s) was a Hohner Contessa - which is a very nice Japanese copy of a Martin D-18 (which I still own and love). Thanks guys - you made me feel like I chose well. 😁❤️🎶

@markmckinney9821 3 жыл бұрын

If I was in Europe I would immediately visit that incredible shop. Wow just wow.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark!

@arjanbohm5697 Жыл бұрын

I yesterday bought the Eastman E8D TC and couldn’t be happier ! Also kudos to the service of you guys at TFOA ❤

@lpjbird Жыл бұрын

Yesterday I too purchased an Eastman E80m-TC…I did it online & should have it tomorrow, don’t care doing online without playing but I have 2 other Eastman guitars I’m very happy with so I went for it. The E10SS/V I believe is the other acoustic I have and it’s great & a T386 semi hallow I like but think the neck is to thick for me but I try to bond a bit longer…if not I’ll sell it to someone with big hands or long fingers.🤷‍♂️

@pcbif 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That was alot of fun. You guys chose two great guitars. I think I preferred the Eastman, but I'm a dread guy. As for potatoes, nothig beats them new and boiled.

@markmckinney9821 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for directly answering exactly what I was looking for. The best acoustic guitars under 2000. Perfect video.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

:) :) :)

@lenandcindypresley....4830 Жыл бұрын

I had so much fun watching this.

@nabilprapanca6210 2 жыл бұрын

great video, keep it up!!!!

@acousticsong-guitarco964 5 ай бұрын

I actually loved the sound of the Lowden he played in the beginning

@kendanf Жыл бұрын

Wow I really would love to visit the shop. I might have to plan a trip and just spend a whole day in there, if that is allowed, ha. Are all these rooms accessible to the public to play the guitars in? Probably a dumb question. Love all the videos and this is one of the few I remember seeing that has views of every room. Really loved this one.

@alaindel Жыл бұрын

I like your video. Thank you for sharing. Maybe new video about Best guitars under 3000$ ?

@kerryettinger8177 8 ай бұрын

I have an Eastman AC222ce. Great guitar!

@Glanton74 3 жыл бұрын

A comparison of guitars from 5k to 7.5k would be great. Then you get the big guys like Lowden, SCGC, Collings, Bourgeois etc etc.

@theapplepaul 11 ай бұрын

The Furch is magic. Nothing wrong with the Eastman- until you hear the Furch. A real treat - had to watch this video again. My under $2K axe is a Taylor 224- ce Koa, natural finish. Warm with one of the best necks. Plus it plugs in. I have previously owned a '70's Martin D-18, an '80s Guild D40, the 224 koa holds its own. No, the grand auditorium isn't as loud as a dreadnought. but an angelic tone. And will only get better over time. Nice to know they're are still guitars under 2K new, that are special.

@Subjective_JoshNelson 3 жыл бұрын

Man, this shop kicks ass on anything I've seen in the US. Fantastic, Gents! Can you post back what each of your top 5 picks were before you picked the finalist? Warmly, Josh San Diego, Ca. Americas

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Josh! Means a lot :) Good tip for the next video!

@madamkirk Жыл бұрын

This room sounds incredible.

@goneoverboard2900 3 жыл бұрын

The Sigma sdr28mle takes some beating..all solid woods..the same woods as Martin D28 1937 vintage..check it out..

@jgonzalez6988 2 жыл бұрын

Can we know the list of all the guitars played? All are very interesting, thank you in advance

@dirkjan7351 3 жыл бұрын

furch by far , love the sound of it , much more detailed than de eestman , every string you play on the furch sounds good , mis half of the tones on the eestman , just my humble upinion :)

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing Dirk Jan :)

@tim73639 2 жыл бұрын

This shop looks absolutely incredible, just looking up how long it would take to drive there from the UK...

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Tim, thanks so much! Depends on where you are in the UK... ;)

@jamescoughlan8193 3 жыл бұрын

FURCH all day for me but both are great.

@kalvino67 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine trying to do this challenge if you are left handed! There would likely be only two guitars to choose from in the whole store.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

At the moment, 27 actually! It's tough to maintain a lefthanded stock for sure though haha

@gregjohnson1079 8 ай бұрын

Being left handed, when I go into a many guitar stores in the states, I feel like I’m a diabetic in a candy store… I can’t try anything- last one I was in had one $200 Acoustic --

@PeterSvendsen 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the furch. I'm starting to think about swapping my Eastman E20om for the Furch vintage 2 or 3. What is your opinion about the two guitars?

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Well, both incredibly good! I would say the Furch is better if you áre looking for a more traditional or vintage tone.

@PeterSvendsen 3 жыл бұрын

@@thefellowshipofacoustics I really like the sound of the Collings OM2H, but it was way too expensive for me, so I tried an Eastman E8OM TC and E20OM and I liked the adirondack the most, but I'm still thinking about how the Furch Vintage would sound in compared to the Eastman and Collings.

@MrArchie765 2 жыл бұрын

Question for Coen, which was the guitar in the middle of your five selections ? Thank you from North Carolina, USA

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Reggie, I believe that was this one! --> www.tfoa.eu/en/furch-blue-gc-sw-spruce-walnut.html

@deanmcbride8747 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the furch, I prefer the dreadnought shape Hard to decide on this one. Furch wins. Yeahhhhh. What about best guitar under €3000. Best wishes Dean 🇬🇧

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

That would be a great one to do next, thanks for the idea!

@deanmcbride8747 2 жыл бұрын

@@thefellowshipofacoustics hey guys what is the best dreadnought for bluegrass style guitar This would make a good video comparison test. Who makes the best dreadnought. I have a d42. So something around €3000 - €6000. Thanks Love the videos you all do. Dean 🇬🇧

@quantumeseboy 3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't there a Gibson j45 studio??

@incognito2246 3 жыл бұрын

Very good choices guys ! I Like the raw power of Eastman and Blueridge guitars. A next video : your choice between 2 and 3,5 kEuros ?!

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Good one!

@DickWillis1 9 ай бұрын

Guitar heaven. Could spend all day there.

@BarryBernau 3 жыл бұрын

Great channel

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Barry!

@TwoCitiesDiametricallyOpposed 3 жыл бұрын

What model is the Eastman? It may be a good idea to put the model number on screen while you’re playing it.

@milogroen 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the E8D TC :) And that’s a good idea, thanks! - Milo, TFOA

@shawnsnow6413 2 жыл бұрын

He said E8d TC about 10 times

@axel.lessio 2 жыл бұрын

@@milogroen, Milo, how does the E8D-TC compare to Sigma guitars like the SDR-28? Is there a massive difference? Thanks.

@axel.lessio 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, the E8D-TC also made it to my final list of potential dreadnoughts. One question that might help me with my choice: do you think a Sigma SDR-28 is that much worse than the Eastman E8D-TC? It's cheaper and it's based on the D-28 as well.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

We used to deal Sigma as well but switched to Eastman because we felt they were of higher quality! Both great guitars though. Keep in mind the Sigma doesn't have a TC top ;)

@axel.lessio 2 жыл бұрын

@@thefellowshipofacoustics, thanks for your reply! I'm using a Sigma J-45 style all-solid guitar and I'm really happy with the value for the money, so if you say Eastman has an even higher one then I'll definitely keep an eye on the E8D-TC! - Axel

@scottbeckett111 7 ай бұрын

What is the model of the Eastman Dreadnaught the guy on the left shows first?

@thefellowshipofacoustics 7 ай бұрын

It's the E6D Thermo Cured :) --> www.tfoa.eu/en/shop/e6d-tc-eastman-e6d-tc-thermo-cured-top-82541

@IckoDio 26 күн бұрын

For me its the Eastman E10ss

@drieslambrecht8611 3 жыл бұрын

Martin 00015M here, great value :)

@markmckinney9821 3 жыл бұрын

How can you go wrong. How are you liking it so far?

@drieslambrecht8611 3 жыл бұрын

@@markmckinney9821 Dig it! incredible value. I did get a J45 and that's the main squeeze now.. :)

@nickfolkmusic 5 ай бұрын

Wow, guitar sound is very sweet, what audio interface did you use for ? 😮

@thefellowshipofacoustics 5 ай бұрын

It's mostly the mic's that make the big difference! It's a pair of Neumann KM184's

@goldenlabradorskye 3 жыл бұрын

Eastman by a mile........lovely sound

@zojtbh7707 2 жыл бұрын

is the dupont at 10:16 still for sale?

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

Sold I'm afraid!

@davidkyle5552 3 жыл бұрын

Furch 😍

@dougmarshall5324 3 жыл бұрын

Keep it up make some more fun challenges

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Will do Doug, thanks!

@quantumeseboy 3 жыл бұрын

Eastman for me.

@machelleriffe Жыл бұрын

I’m booking a flight to see your shop! 😂

@thefellowshipofacoustics Жыл бұрын

Haha please do! When will you be arriving? ;)

@BramMouse 3 жыл бұрын

I think you flipped the sound. When I am wearing headphones I hear the right guy talking in my left ear and the other way around.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Hmm, whoops! Sorry about that ;)

@xavierdomange4441 3 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Furch Guitar

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice Xavier ;)

@leofransen 3 жыл бұрын

I think I need a new look at the Vega

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Well deserved! It's not a bad guitar at all ;)

@shawnsnow6413 2 жыл бұрын

Eastman's are hard to beat.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more :)

@danielhartman5086 2 ай бұрын

Best 1 found under 2 grand IMO is the Eastman AC 422 CE.. I think it compares if not better than a Taylor 414 CE that cost double the cost of the Eastman.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 ай бұрын

That is a great guitar indeed! Eastman really brings a lot of value for your money and can compete with guitars above their price range :)

@JeffSimpson-yy2si 10 ай бұрын

Like them both

@whitefoamsea8070 2 жыл бұрын

Eastman E20D Martin D17M Taylor 214 CE Deluxe Stonebridge OM32SM

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing :)

@davidchavez4464 2 жыл бұрын

Eastman played better then expected.

@jeremystone2658 2 жыл бұрын

What did you expect?

@robertpattillo2503 7 ай бұрын

I'm willing to agree that yamaha makes great quality instruments of all kinds. I'll never have one. That's just my bias I know. There's five or six other guitar makers I'd go with before yamaha.

@TheSkater699 3 жыл бұрын

What model eastman is it?

@milogroen 3 жыл бұрын

It’s the E8D TC :) - Milo, TFOA

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

What Milo says ;)

@ryanbloom1738 3 жыл бұрын

Gibson hummingbird studio?

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice as well, but not as versatile as these I believe.

@danyjr 2 жыл бұрын

2:50 "It oxidises the woods." Errrr...no. The whole point of baking something in the absence of oxygen is so it does NOT oxidise.

@Si-Toecutter Жыл бұрын

Eastman every time

@KRASIPARVANOV 3 жыл бұрын

The Eastman was best. Don't you have some of the new Epiphone Hummingbirds?

@javigar133 3 жыл бұрын

Come on, different league. Eastman cant be beaten at under 2k

@matrixInvader Жыл бұрын

Can I come work with you guys

@thefellowshipofacoustics Жыл бұрын

Send us your résumé at info@tfoa.eu and who knows... ;)

@gregjohnson1079 8 ай бұрын

Next time pick out all the guitars and then play them for 10 mins!!

@danielphaley6607 7 ай бұрын

There isn't a win or loose drama .. when musicians play it's the variation of styles ...and techniques... 🤨

@mikylenaidoo1779 2 жыл бұрын

the sound channel is reversed.... Awesome video tho!

@thefellowshipofacoustics 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry 'bout that, thanks!

@67fok 3 жыл бұрын

Funny ! Great ...

@javigar133 3 жыл бұрын

Under 2k I bought a mint Román & Rudi Dread that would put those two in a second league. Still, for 2k brand new nothing beats Eastman, interesting you did not check the E10ss/v.

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

The E10ss is great! Milo is more of a dreadnought guy so the choice was easily made ;)

@javigar133 3 жыл бұрын

@@thefellowshipofacoustics yes, I watched bthe video, just I heard so much of the E10ss varnished. You should have included used guitars, or may be do another one with new vs used on a budget. And show some Román & Rudi, It is your own brand (and I have one)

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

@@javigar133 We would love to do one with used guitars as well, but we feel like it adds no value to our customers. As a used guitar is much more specific than a new one ;)

@luffyhegalong7915 3 жыл бұрын

Where is the Guild?

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

Not here.

@jf542 3 жыл бұрын

furch wins

@chiefkikyerass7188 11 ай бұрын

Any 1300 dollar Yamaha will play.and sound better..with better craftsmanship than anything you have there..fact

@thefellowshipofacoustics 11 ай бұрын

Fact! Thx for clearing that up Chief, better get rid of all that garbage in our store now 🤣

@songwritertill8726 3 жыл бұрын

I really HATE the fact that your jacket buttons keep 'itching' the back of the guitars! So hard to take off your jacket during the challenge???

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

It was cold!

@songwritertill8726 3 жыл бұрын

@@thefellowshipofacoustics - so your guitar rooms are not temperature controled?? Come on....

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

@@songwritertill8726 Haha jeez, you're just looking for something to pin us down on.

@songwritertill8726 3 жыл бұрын

@@thefellowshipofacoustics - absolutely not! You are my go to shop for ALL my guitar necessities! TFOA is a fantastic shop & has a wonderful repair section. What I was stating is: have consideration for the instrument when you wear jackets with buttons - they scratch the back of the instrument,right? Hope to visit you guys for years to come 👍🙂👍🎵

@thefellowshipofacoustics 3 жыл бұрын

@@songwritertill8726 That's great to hear, thanks very much! :) Our rooms áre temperature controlled by the way :)