Eastman eastman vl105
submitted 4/30/2010
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Submitter |
Tommys dad |
Where Purchased |
Classified |
Year Purchased |
2010 |
Price Paid |
589 ($US) |
Sound
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Fast Old Time and Scottish Tunes.
Bright sound not real loud but still breaking in.
Has good resonance.
Sounds as full as more expensive model three times the price. |
Sound Rating |
8 |
Setup
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Set up from Eastman as a fiddle.
I would recommend changing the tail piece.
Fine tuners detract form the look and sound.
Comes with a very light bow good for fast tunes but a little weak for long notes. |
Setup Rating |
8 |
Appearance
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Very pretty back. Front has nice red grain.
Fair finish in the "F" holes few noticeable flaws.
Chin rest wasn't centered. |
Appearance Rating |
7 |
Reliability
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Hardware is pretty basic.
Finish a little thin probably will wear quick.
Sturdy enough not to need a spare.
I would bring a spare bow. |
Reliability Rating |
8 |
Customer Service
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Lifetime Eastman warranty.
Haven't dealt with the company but they have a good reputation. |
Customer Service |
10 |
Components
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The tail piece has fine tuners that look a little cheap. |
Components Rating |
7 |
Overall Comments
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Great moderately priced fiddle. Advanced fiddle with good sound. After a year of playing it sounds like scottish pipes I love it! |
Overall Rating |
10 |
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