Comments on: The Ridiculously Comfortable Eastwood Breadwinner

By: Jovy

Jovy — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 20:47:06 +0000

I recently purchased a Bread Winner, and this is the most ergonomically correct guitar I had ever played. It’s fast, stays in tune and most importantly the sound oh so good! Please do not stop production of this guitar.

By: Deborah Frost

Deborah Frost — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 12:30:56 +0000

Matt’s comments made my day. Thanks for sharing!

By: Roscoe

Roscoe — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 16:18:41 +0000

Quite simply, my eastwood breadwinner is an exeptional instrument. The comfort is unmatched, but it is that 24 fret absolutely Intoxicating neck that makes it for me. There is not one Buzz, hard to reack note, and the action is as good as it gets. This is also a sturdy guitar. I have dropped mine, played it in horrible conditions, checked it in baggage (it definately wont fit in the overhead compartment), and never had to do even the slightest maintinance besides the old “tighten everything every weekend”. I like the Ichiban the best, but you cannot go wrong with the Breadwinner.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:50:14 +0000

I would love to have a lefty one of these!!!!!
I like white but other colours would be great, like a psychedelic purple

By: Steve

Steve — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 16:43:22 +0000

I remember the Ovation electrics from the 70’s, and they really did have some weird designs. But they were never weird for weirdness’ sake, like the awful guitars they make for Metal players. There was a reason for the shapes and materials (was it the Preacher that had a plastic body?). Just another guitar to regret not buying when you could pick up a use one for $100! (This comes from a guy who scored a Guild S-100 for $85 in the mid 80’s, so I know what I’m talking about!)

By: Myles

Myles — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:18:41 +0000

I remember the Ads in Guitar Player for the Ovation Breadwinner in the ’70s. Being a lefty, I figured they probably wouldn’t have one for me, so I moved on.
Thirty plus years later, along comes the Eastwood Breadwinner, and they made them for lefties. When I purchased mine, I couldn’t believe how beautiful it was. What a neck! It’s about the most playable guitar I’ve ever owned. It’s hard to believe that these aren’t huge sellers.
The only nit-pick: The volume pot is either all or nothing. Since I’m not in a band, this is no big deal. But if you’re on stage, it would be good to have a volume knob that actually changes the volume.
Thanks, Eastwood. Oh, I also own an Eastwood Sidejack. Another winner!

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 14:43:28 +0000

Nice article on the Breadwinner.
I’ve had one now for almost 3 years and all I can say is . ..
I GET IT!

By: Mike Robinson

Mike Robinson — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 13:05:20 +0000

Michael,

a great article about the Breadwinner.
Yes I always knew that they were comfortable to play, especially sitting. They had this Klein guitar, but it was too much money, and did not look as good as the breawinner.So this is the one by which all others must be measured. I had a deacon by Ovation. It had cheap plastic tuner enclosures. The bridge was also plastic. So you made some improvements. I now own a black tremolo Breadwinner by Eastwood, and it made my day. I would have liked to see more color selection, but if the guitar is not a seller, than you have to stick to basics.Someday people will get it. You almost have to pick one up and play it to realize how good they are.
Larry smiley

By: Randyland

Randyland — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 22:39:38 +0000

I tried one of the original Ovation Breadwinners when they first came out and it was indeed one of the best designs ever. It’s often overlooked that the body has a lot to do with ease of play, It took me a while to realize it wasn’t all in the neck. I don’t know why they didn’t take off but now that the Eastwood is out, maybe they’ll have a second chance. Very smart design.