just got a cool semihollow (Eastman T165)

NSJ · #2 04-01-2011, 08:35 PM

I'm interested in a semi that gives you a great jazz sound, like an hollow, but has all the sustain qualities (ie center block) of a semi. Ie , a semi that is a dedicated jazz box--one setin neck pup ONLY. it would be nice if it was small and light, but with a 25.5 scale and 1.75 nut. not looking to rock play blues, distort, overdrive, or anything like that.
seems like no one makes this type of guitar

So, I slapped a CC in the neck HB route on my ES 339 and thats as close to that as I can get.

How does this guitar compare?..I like Eastmans but the only ones that have stood out were the El Rey 1s.

jzucker · #3 04-01-2011, 08:51 PM

sounds like you're talking about an engel. Engel Guitars

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Originally Posted by NSJ

I'm interested in a semi that gives you a great jazz sound, like an hollow, but has all the sustain qualities (ie center block) of a semi. Ie , a semi that is a dedicated jazz box--one setin neck pup ONLY. it would be nice if it was small and light, but with a 25.5 scale and 1.75 nut. not looking to rock play blues, distort, overdrive, or anything like that.
seems like no one makes this type of guitar

So, I slapped a CC in the neck HB route on my ES 339 and thats as close to that as I can get.

How does this guitar compare?..I like Eastmans but the only ones that have stood out were the El Rey 1s.

mr. beaumont · #4 04-01-2011, 10:13 PM

Heh heh...I've contemplated removing the bridge pup on my hofner! I know what you're saying man...

Jack, this new eastman looks lovely...I love all their "dark" finishes...can't wait to hear it.

Retroman1969 · #5 04-01-2011, 10:32 PM

Wow, that is just plain gorgeous! Eastman seems to have some of the most beautiful finishes in their price range.

jzucker · #6 04-02-2011, 07:53 AM

it's immediately going to the shop for a pickguard. I'll get it back in a week.