Any differences in the Eastman-era Shires?
- Bach5G
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Spun this off the Alessi thread.
I haven’t seen any discussion of this.
I haven’t seen any discussion of this.
- harrisonreed
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Abandon ship!!
- GabrielRice
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The gear I play every day is a mix of pre- and post-Eastman purchase. I have not seen any differences in quality, and the designs have continued to evolve. Steve is still involved in R&D. The financial backing of Eastman makes it much easier to support artists such as Mike Davis, Colin Williams, Blair Bollinger, George Curran, Brian Hecht...and also those who don't have signature models but are nonetheless active players and educators.
As to the other thread, keep your eyes out for official word. It's coming soon.
As to the other thread, keep your eyes out for official word. It's coming soon.
- MalecHeermans
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[quote="GabeLangfur"]The gear I play every day is a mix of pre- and post-Eastman purchase. I have not seen any differences in quality, and the designs have continued to evolve. Steve is still involved in R&D. The financial backing of Eastman makes it much easier to support artists such as Mike Davis, Colin Williams, Blair Bollinger, George Curran, Brian Hecht...and also those who don't have signature models but are nonetheless active players and educators.
As to the other thread, keep your eyes out for official word. It's coming soon.[/quote]
Oooooohhhhhhh!
As to the other thread, keep your eyes out for official word. It's coming soon.[/quote]
Oooooohhhhhhh!
- tbonesullivan
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As long as Steve Shires and his team are still there, I don't think you are going to see any changes in the quality of design or instruments. Eastman is a good company, and is working with other similar boutique companies. Their current management knows that cutting open the golden goose is not a good idea.
- Schlitz
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[quote="tbonesullivan"]As long as Steve Shires and his team are still there, I don't think you are going to see any changes in the quality of design or instruments. Eastman is a good company, and is working with other similar boutique companies. Their current management knows that cutting open the golden goose is not a good idea.[/quote]
That's gonna depend on if Steve is currently locked out of the factory. :idea:
That's gonna depend on if Steve is currently locked out of the factory. :idea: