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WIlliam H
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Tuxedo Copper
Had my eye on a Tuxedo for a while, but things weren't right for me to buy. A sale came up, and I decided to pull the trigger. I got amazing purchase support from the Michael and the folks at EASTWOOD. Got a Brass colored one, and to my surprise and delight, it was really more of a bright metallic orange. Looks WAY cooler than in the pictures, by a mile. It was packaged well enough, and arrived undamaged, within 6 days of finalizing my order. I am in the process of editing a YouTube review for it, but briefly, it came out of the box a great sounding and playing guitar. It's my first P-90 guitar and after a few minutes of getting the hang of how they work, I dialed in a bunch of great sounds that I really liked. It's got a bit of a twang, I guess you could say. A very organic sound. Earthy and authentic. Touch sensitive. Archetypal. It's a really cool cross-genre guitar. It's good for everything except maybe metal, but who knows? It's possible somebody could get it to work for them in that context. That being said, I'll probably live on the neck and middle positions, might not use the bridge-only position all that much, but then again I almost never use it on any of my guitars. As far as fit and finish goes, It seems quite good for a Chinese (EDIT: KOREAN) guitar.The fretwork was nice and even, with no sharp edges, and the fingerboard looked pretty nice. The only thing I can say about it is there are places where the lacquer might not be totally even, but it's only right at the seams around the neck and a couple other tiny spots you probably wouldn't notice. Kind of splitting hairs. No guitar is totally perfect in that regard. The question is; Ok... it's really great, for sure, but is it really great for $1,000? That's for you to decide.
I'm super happy with the on-sale price I paid, absolutely.
Bottom line? If you really want a specific, iconic P-90's kind of guitar sound, this thing delivers the exact goods you are looking for, in spades. No question.
I'm super happy with the on-sale price I paid, absolutely.
Bottom line? If you really want a specific, iconic P-90's kind of guitar sound, this thing delivers the exact goods you are looking for, in spades. No question.
Response from Airline Guitars
Jun 18, 2020
Hey William,
Thanks for the glowing review! The Tuxedo has, for a long time, been one of our standout favourites here. Just one thing to point out - these are actually built in our top factory in Korea ;)
John F
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Jetsons '59 2P Red LEFT-HANDED
Very impressed with this guitar!!
Robert G
Verified Buyer
Airline '59 Town & Country STD Vintage Cream
Airline Town and Country DLX. First off it's one of the most beautiful guitars to look at and the build is super strong and solid.
Beautiful setup right out of the box, neck is seemless(very Gibson like in feel)and the action plays like a dream. This thing is tone central single coil neck is dark, warm and thick perfect for Jazz, the Humbucker middle pup is perfectly placed it kicks like a HB should but it's not overly hot and maintains a warm melodic tone. I don't normally go near the bridge pup on any guitar as I normally find the position overly shrill but this is the only bridge position I've even liked it's so well rounded. The guitar sounds nice and loud unplugged as well almost acoustic like as it has a chambered body.
The hard tweed hard case is also lovely. I'm looking forward to using this a lot on tour with my band HEAVY SALAD.
Beautiful setup right out of the box, neck is seemless(very Gibson like in feel)and the action plays like a dream. This thing is tone central single coil neck is dark, warm and thick perfect for Jazz, the Humbucker middle pup is perfectly placed it kicks like a HB should but it's not overly hot and maintains a warm melodic tone. I don't normally go near the bridge pup on any guitar as I normally find the position overly shrill but this is the only bridge position I've even liked it's so well rounded. The guitar sounds nice and loud unplugged as well almost acoustic like as it has a chambered body.
The hard tweed hard case is also lovely. I'm looking forward to using this a lot on tour with my band HEAVY SALAD.
John C
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Lap Steel PRO Black
This is an awesome instrument. Eastwood's staff are awesome as well. I missed the sale of another lap steelby a day or two and pleaded with them to sell me one at the sale price. They would have, but it was completely sold out/ So they gave me this one at the sale price. VERY COOL. I am enjoyng learning a new instrument/ It's well made, sunds great & looks really cool. :)
Sam S
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Jupiter Redburst
The guitar is awesome. Bought for as soon as my band (The Rezner) can finally get back on tour. No problems at all, extremely helpful online services and turned up quicker than i expected!
Matt F
Verified Buyer
Airline Curly Cable
Fantastic cable! Retro style with modern reliability.
Vicken B
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars H59 Redburst
I've been buying guitars from Mike for over 10 years now. The company is bigger now, but he's actively involved in everything. You might even get him on the phone at some point. Eastwood Guitars gets professional quality guitars into the hands of musicians...famous or soon to be famous. The quality is impeccable. With Eastwood, you're never buying cheap knock-offs. You get value, quality and unparalleled customer service.
Albert B
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars MAP Seafoam Green
This guitar plays and sounds great straight out of the box. I did a review of it on my vlog. https://youtu.be/-V0UgyJH4UA It has a big bright sound, much brighter and louder than the other guitar I compared it to. I did have a problem with it as I mentioned in the review but in the comments below I noted that it was a simple fix that I accomplished with a pocket knife (errant solder inside the switch). I also used this guitar in my next vlog to create ambient textures. https://youtu.be/iXZReT2sTVA I couldn't give it 5 stars because it was a little heavy and there was the problem with the switch but for the money it is a 5+ star guitar.
Peter S
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars MAP DLX Metallic Blue
Firstly this beauty was on sale at a “ stay home and rock” encouraging price....now retired, my guitar collection is growing as I have the time to enjoy them....( that's what I tell my wife🥴)...)I guess I'm trying to say without admitting “ I certainly didn't need another guitar”👀 ....I was in the guitar biz for thirty years, the build on this ( and other Eastwood products I've played) is the quality of guitars I remember coming from the premium factories of Japan ... plus I've owned a few of the National map shaped guitars that were so cool looking but impossible to set-up and play live..(looked great in brand promo pics👀).... if you've dealt with this company you know the seamless ordering and customer service if you're considering one ( or more) of these sexy Gits, just do it, and play loud, play often!😎
Omar H
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Jetsons '59 2P Ice Blue Metallic
I love my Airline 59 2p. Got it in the Candy Satin Green and it is probably my best looking guitar. It's incredibly versatile. Can get some Tele type snap from the bridge pickup and Strat sparkle from the neck position.
Jonathan H
Verified Buyer
Airline Custom Leather Guitar Strap
Amazing guitars and fantastic customer service!
Robert A
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars H44 DLX Metallic Green
really cool colors
Robert A
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars MAP Tenor Black B-STOCK
I love theses things. I've have one with and one without a Bigsby. Great jazzy tones and with some of the fullest fuzz sounds. The pick guard sits a little high but other then that its great.
Thomas H
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Mercury DLX Black
I ordered an Airline Mercury from the Eastwood site a little while ago, and not only is it a very cool, distinctive guitar, but tracking it, from shipping to my home in SF was a breeze. It was packed extremely well, and was playable right out of the box. The entire experience was so seamless that I have to be careful not to go nuts buying more guitars...
Mike W
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Lap Steel Seafoam Green
Let me start out by saying I'm 65 years old. I had to give up playing guitar about 15 years ago because of complications with my hands left my fingers permanently bent out of shape. Couldn't play chords or lead anymore. Fast forward and saw a video of someone playing a lap steel. Thought, maybe I could do that. Got one of my guitars out, laid it down, and saw that this might work.
I didn't know that much about lap steels and purchased one. It was fine, but didn't have the tone I was looking for. I read up, researched, and watched videos. One of the lap steels that I was impressed with was Eastwood's remake of the Airline. I saw it used in quite a few videos and being used by instructors.
I went to their website several times while making a decision on what to purchase for my 2nd lap steel. Later, on a Sunday, I looked at the Airline again. A few hours later, I got an email from the president of Eastwood guitars, asking if he could help me out with anything. We emailed back and forth several times, the last one was 10:00 p.m.
That's 5 star customer service!
I made the decision to buy the Airline in sea foam green, placed the order with the help of Vince, (more 5 star customer service), on Monday.
3 days later the lap steel arrived from Liverpool England for a $35.00 shipping charge! I was ordering small items from Amazon at the same time and they were taking 2 - 3 weeks to arrive.
Enough of the back story. Awesome tone, "play ability",sound, and awesome customer service. Arrived de-tuned, but set up was close to spot on.
There are better lap steels you can purchase, but you'll pay 3 - 4 times more for them, and the difference just isn't that much better.
If you are looking at $200,00 - $300.00 lap steels, do your self a favor, save your pennies, and step up and purchase the Airline from Eastwood. I
've played the $300.00 Ephiphone Electar and the $400.00 Gretsch. They aren't even close to being as nice as the Airline. Customer service, best I've experienced in quite some time, great pricing, great product, great value, what more can you ask for?
I'll be back to buy the matching 8 string Mando Lap Steel. Thanks to all at Eastwood, this 65 year old with deformed hands,is making music again!!
I didn't know that much about lap steels and purchased one. It was fine, but didn't have the tone I was looking for. I read up, researched, and watched videos. One of the lap steels that I was impressed with was Eastwood's remake of the Airline. I saw it used in quite a few videos and being used by instructors.
I went to their website several times while making a decision on what to purchase for my 2nd lap steel. Later, on a Sunday, I looked at the Airline again. A few hours later, I got an email from the president of Eastwood guitars, asking if he could help me out with anything. We emailed back and forth several times, the last one was 10:00 p.m.
That's 5 star customer service!
I made the decision to buy the Airline in sea foam green, placed the order with the help of Vince, (more 5 star customer service), on Monday.
3 days later the lap steel arrived from Liverpool England for a $35.00 shipping charge! I was ordering small items from Amazon at the same time and they were taking 2 - 3 weeks to arrive.
Enough of the back story. Awesome tone, "play ability",sound, and awesome customer service. Arrived de-tuned, but set up was close to spot on.
There are better lap steels you can purchase, but you'll pay 3 - 4 times more for them, and the difference just isn't that much better.
If you are looking at $200,00 - $300.00 lap steels, do your self a favor, save your pennies, and step up and purchase the Airline from Eastwood. I
've played the $300.00 Ephiphone Electar and the $400.00 Gretsch. They aren't even close to being as nice as the Airline. Customer service, best I've experienced in quite some time, great pricing, great product, great value, what more can you ask for?
I'll be back to buy the matching 8 string Mando Lap Steel. Thanks to all at Eastwood, this 65 year old with deformed hands,is making music again!!
Mark H
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Mercury DLX Black
Airline Mercury plays really well with a nice action and responsiveness at the business end!For an intermediate player like me a great instrument to get better on. Solid feel and great value for money within my spend. Would definitely recommend
Bill P
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Pocket Bass Sunburst Left-Handed
Incredible!
Charles H
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Jetsons '59 2PT Vintage Cream
The best guitar I have ever played, it suits me perfectly.
Bill P
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Jetsons '59 3P DLX Red
Awesome!!!! Get one!! Now!!!!!
Kieran M
Verified Buyer
Airline Guitars Jetsons Jr Red
Great style. Looks great with my red Airline Jetson JR bass. Highly recommend 👍🏻
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Airline Guitars is a family-owned and operated company specializing in retro-chic electric guitars, bass guitars, amps, effects pedals, and related accessories. Our mission is simple: to inspire and empower musicians of all levels by providing exceptional instruments that blend vintage charm with modern innovation. We are dedicated to preserving the legacy of classic American style while fostering an inclusive community that celebrates the transformative power of music.
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