Eastman T146SM PRICE DROP!

**Top of the Arch!** · 01-25-2024, 01:53 PM

Ok folks, I'm still looking to find a16" archtop with a neck that is big enough to be comfortable and this one is close but not quite there. It plays and sounds fine but the neck is a bit thin for me. Zero fret wear and only minor dings here and there, It is a 2018 as far as I can tell. Has the OHSC too. $1700 plus shipping. Thanks. Bob Eastman T146SM PRICE DROP!-img_7311-jpg

**Nezahualcoyotl** · 01-25-2024, 09:26 PM

You can get a nice custom archtop made by Mr. Wu, who used to be the head carver at Eastman, for 2-2500. He will make it exactly to your specifications so if you know the measurements of the neck that you want it should be pretty easy. You can do this through Yolandateam and they have good personal customer service. I have corresponded with them personally and was impressed. They also source from another maker for about a grand less, but if you have the money i think the extra charge is worth it for a Wu guitar. If you private message me i can even give you her direct email, or just inquire about one of their instruments and she will respond quickly. The models/pics are just examples, they will make whatever you want. Best of luck.

**JazzDaddyD** · 01-26-2024, 02:36 AM

I own the 2 pickup version, in blonde. Most versatile, comfortable guitar I have. Mine was all dinged up when I got it, which makes it even better as a gigging guitar. Give me a clean fretboard, don't care about the rest. Just played a show with it tonight. Highly recommended.

**Jerzy** · 01-26-2024, 09:23 AM

Originally Posted by JazzDaddyD

I own the 2 pickup version, in blonde. Most versatile, comfortable guitar I have. Mine was all dinged up when I got it, which makes it even better as a gigging guitar. Give me a clean fretboard, don't care about the rest. Just played a show with it tonight. Highly recommended.

I second this.

**Top of the Arch!** · 01-26-2024, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Nezahualcoyotl

You can get a nice custom archtop made by Mr. Wu, who used to be the head carver at Eastman, for 2-2500. He will make it exactly to your specifications so if you know the measurements of the neck that you want it should be pretty easy. You can do this through Yolandateam and they have good personal customer service. I have corresponded with them personally and was impressed. They also source from another maker for about a grand less, but if you have the money i think the extra charge is worth it for a Wu guitar. If you private message me i can even give you her direct email, or just inquire about one of their instruments and she will respond quickly. The models/pics are just examples, they will make whatever you want. Best of luck.

I'm not looking for a custom build. Thanks. B

**Top of the Arch!** · 01-26-2024, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by Jerzy

I second this.

Yes, the guitar is stellar play and sound wise but the neck leaves much to be desired for me. I need a fairly big neck like the one on my El Rey 1 and AR403CE , this neck is close but no cigar. B

**Jerzy** · 01-26-2024, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Top of the Arch!

Yes, the guitar is stellar play and sound wise but the neck leaves much to be desired for me. I need a fairly big neck like the one on my El Rey 1 and AR403CE , this neck is close but no cigar. B

For me the neck is almost perfect

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**Top of the Arch!** · 01-27-2024, 11:08 AM

I agree it has a nice profile and I'm sure it's perfect for you and at one time it would have been perfect for me also. It seems every so many years I need to change neck size. I have been looking for about 6 months and nothing yet. Just a matter of time I hope. B

**Top of the Arch!** · 01-29-2024, 02:28 PM

Any interest at $1800 + shipping? Bob

**Top of the Arch!** · 02-02-2024, 01:22 PM

How about $1700 plus shipping?

**sgosnell** · 02-02-2024, 03:54 PM

Those are very nice guitars, and I regret selling my T145, which is only different in being an inch smaller in body width. But I have a Wu in this style, so I just can't justify buying this one. A 16" carved top thinline is just about my ideal.

**Top of the Arch!** · 02-02-2024, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by sgosnell

Those are very nice guitars, and I regret selling my T145, which is only different in being an inch smaller in body width. But I have a Wu in this style, so I just can't justify buying this one. A 16" carved top thinline is just about my ideal.

I hear that, the smaller body really works for me. I have a line on a 16" archtop and if I can move this one by Monday, I'll be buying it. Just need to sell this one first. Bob

**NervousNrG** · 03-10-2024, 01:29 AM

Might be helpful to clarify "minor dings here and there".
These are nice guitars, I have one myself.
The knobs on mine are different, are these original?

**jazzshrink** · 03-10-2024, 09:22 AM

Originally Posted by NervousNrG

Might be helpful to clarify "minor dings here and there"...

Agreed. When a seller acknowledges "minor dings", it's helpful to include close-up photos to show how "minor" the blemishes are. GLWTS.

**Top of the Arch!** · 03-10-2024, 11:55 AM

The first two pics. are of three tiny dings that may be from the factory as there are no scratches just small indents, only one would show up in the pics. that's the one circled ,the other two are in the area roughly outlined right next to it. The other tiny ding is right by the knob, it is circled, again "tiny" also. The light has to be just right to see any of these. If anyone needs more pics. just let me know. Thanks. Bob