Eastman vs Larrivee

[ZachStevenson]

I must admit that after the sound and playability considerations a big part of why I went with Larrivee over Eastman was that for about $200 bucks more I was buying a guitar made by people paid enough to live in comfort right here in North America. 

[ffinke]

I must admit that after the sound and playability considerations a big part of why I went with Larrivee over Eastman was that for about $200 bucks more I was buying a guitar made by people paid enough to live in comfort right here in North America. 

[cke]

Be careful!   You guys are starting to sound humane and progressive!   

[headsup]

and political....

[Walkerman]

Be careful!   You guys are starting to sound humane and progressive!   

Humane and progressive are mutually exclusive terms.  Progressive policies have caused more poverty, misery and death worldwide than anything else I can think of.

[Big.Al]

Plus . . . I like buying stuff made in North America because people there also buy stuff from the company where I work. (We're having a heck of a time selling much of anything in China.) Buying from potential customers isn't "progressive." It's conservative. When customers have money in their pockets, it's good for business.  Then we can hire more people who can then afford to live decent lives, feed their kids, get decent health care, support the local charitable organizations, and pay taxes.  Some of them even buy guitars.  It's a beautiful thing.

[JOYCEfromNS]

OK Friends lets not cause this to be locked I think we are well on the edge. If we want to compare the guitars - Great;  if we want to discuss the politics of the country of each builder there are other sites on the Internet for that   

[mrkpower]

OK Friends lets not cause this to be locked I think we are well on the edge. If we want to compare the guitars - Great;  if we want to discuss the politics of the country of each builder there are other sites on the Internet for that   

We have already been over the edge ................ and dropping down now 

[Mikeymac]

Getting back to the guitars (I think...) I am always amazed at the solid tone and workmanship of the 03 series guitars. While I love the more upscale feel of a 05, 09 or 10 series Larrivee (when I can afford it), the value of the 03 series makes it a tempting place to purchase and live with Larrivees. For example, I don't have a standard L or LS body yet, but want one (after all, it IS Larrivee's trademark model), and lately I'm asking myself, why not just get a 03 series? 

[ducktrapper]

Be careful!   You guys are starting to sound humane and progressive!  

A humane and progressive passive aggressive shot if I've ever seen one. Well done!   

[cke]

A humane and progressive passive aggressive shot if I've ever seen one. Well done!    

Well well,well! I do take that as a compliment!   

[CycleBob]

Having owned both an Eastman and Larrivee. I see no comparison.  Larrivee by a mile! This is why the Eastman is gone....

[flagstaffcharlie]

I've had 4 Eastman instruments and 3 Larrivee come through during my trading frenzy days. No comparison. Larrivee instruments were better on every level.

[Frank_S]

I couldn't get through the demo. Both guitars were either out of tune or
the player just dropped the notes early due to his poor technique, either
way, they both sounded out of tune to me.