NGD: Eastwood Classic 6

foofoo982 · Post by **foofoo982** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 2:23 am

Was at the guitar shop the other day and played this while shopping for pedals. I had been looking for a semi-hollow for awhile, but never had a chance to play one that felt right. Neck is just about perfect for a semi-hollow and the pickups are warm and jangly. Fit and finish is very nice, although I'll probably lose the gold pick guard. I'd recommend checking these Eastwoods out.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 2:59 am

ugh, jealous. i want the white one.

foofoo982 · Post by **foofoo982** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:15 am

Huge amount of guitar for the money. One thing I liked is that with the hardshell case it came with all the tools for adjustments and an extra cable. I was tempted to get a Sheraton but the pickups in the Sheraton seemed sterile compared to it.

dezb1 · Post by **dezb1** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:21 pm

very nice is it wide bodied or thinline?

Gabriel · Post by **Gabriel** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:55 pm

Thats very nice, I do have a soft spot for hollow bodies.

hotrodperlmutter · Post by **hotrodperlmutter** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:44 pm

They's a thinline.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:49 pm

Looks like a nice affordable alternative to a Country Gent.

I would take a white one. Only Eastwood I've played was an older model Sidejack (CAR, gold hardware, bigsby) that I almost bought.

If you don't mind me asking, if you bought this guitar new, was the price any lower than the price listed on their website? I don't have any local dealers so I've always been curious if the price they sell for on their website is an inflated "MSRP" like most manufacturers have or if it's what they really do sell for in stores.

dezb1 · Post by **dezb1** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:12 pm

i like the red but prefer the silver hardware... not a fan of teh gold

foofoo982 · Post by **foofoo982** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:34 pm

Nick wrote:Looks like a nice affordable alternative to a Country Gent.

I would take a white one. Only Eastwood I've played was an older model Sidejack (CAR, gold hardware, bigsby) that I almost bought.

If you don't mind me asking, if you bought this guitar new, was the price any lower than the price listed on their website? I don't have any local dealers so I've always been curious if the price they sell for on their website is an inflated "MSRP" like most manufacturers have or if it's what they really do sell for in stores.

In the end I ended paying the MSRP of $479, but the store owner included the hardshell case, which isn't normally included. The workmanship on them, at least on mine, seemed worth it.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:49 pm

Yeah a Hardshell case adds quite a bit of value for sure. I'd say for a new guitar you did good, especially if it's the build/appearance/comfort/sound that makes it worth the asking price and not the name on the headstock.

Rox · Post by **Rox** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 5:10 am

Nick wrote:Looks like a nice affordable alternative to a Country Gent.

I would take a white one. Only Eastwood I've played was an older model Sidejack (CAR, gold hardware, bigsby) that I almost bought.

If you don't mind me asking, if you bought this guitar new, was the price any lower than the price listed on their website? I don't have any local dealers so I've always been curious if the price they sell for on their website is an inflated "MSRP" like most manufacturers have or if it's what they really do sell for in stores.

FYI - There's a used orange one on the used GC site for 300$ . Not white but appears in tip top shape.. Jus sayin,,

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:12 am

Thanks, but I'm in no need of more guitars right now let alone more semis

Was asking about the price because I was curious what the pricing of Eastwoods were in general at dealers since I've never seen them for sale new anywhere.

There's a difference between "I'd take one" and "I'd buy one"