Who makes Eastman guitars?

Eastman guitars are manufactured by skilled luthiers in a dedicated workshop in Beijing, China; they do not make instruments for anyone else and nobody makes instruments for them – they are arguably the finest workshop in China.

Who makes Eastman guitars?

Eastman guitars are manufactured by skilled luthiers in a dedicated workshop in Beijing, China; they do not make instruments for anyone else and nobody makes instruments for them – they are arguably the finest workshop in China.

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Brand Eastman
Top Spruce
Back and Sides Mahogany
Neck Mahogany
Fingerboard Ebony

Where are Eastman archtop guitars made?

Beijing
Eastman guitars are not “Made in China,” they are proudly hand-crafted in Beijing. In our increasingly global economy, this is an important distinction to make. Founded in 1992 by a Chinese music student named Qian Ni, Eastman strings initially gained their reputation in the world of violin making.

When did Eastman guitars start?

As an accomplished flutist from Beijing, Qian Ni founded Eastman Strings in 1992 after graduating from the Boston University School of Music. He never imagined that over the course of 25 years, the company would grow from a small business operated out of the back of his car into a global maker of musical instruments.

How many guitars does Eastman make per year?

400 guitars
However, its limited production—about 400 guitars a year—yields expensive instruments. Guitars from the Lewiston plant start at about $4,000 retail and run as high as $30,000, making them accessible to only about 5% of guitar buyers.

What AMP does Frank Vignola use?

Frank Vignola Exclusive Guitar Story. JGT: What is your tone path? What amps, do you use a preamp or any effects? Again, I just plug my Eastman FV model directly into my AER compact 60 amp and that’s it.

Is Eastman Strings a good brand?

Eastman Strings. Eastman’s hand-crafted violins are known to be some of the best violins for advanced players since they combine beauty with sound quality. Often going for $1,500+, these violins should only be purchased by those who need a very high-quality instrument.

How good are Eastman trumpets?

Eastman trumpets are easy to play. They have a nice free-blowing feel to them that makes them easy to play for an extended time. However, you might want to replace the original mouthpiece with a Bach mouthpiece, as the standard mouthpiece often is geared toward beginners (I also did that for my Yamaha trumpet!).