Eastman Romeo LA with Hardcase

The Eastman Romeo LA with Hardcase is a distinctive semi-hollow electric guitar that blends modern design with classic inspirations. Designed in collaboration with master luthier Otto D'Ambrosio, it offers a comfortable playing experience, unique aesthetics, and a versatile tonal palette.

Key Features:

• Semi-Hollow Body Construction:
  • Body Dimensions: 14.75" x 1.75" (a compact thinline design).
  • Body Top: Laminated Spruce.
  • Body Back/Sides: Laminated Mahogany.
  • Internal Construction: Features a small bridge block, but is largely hollow, contributing to its lightweight nature and resonant tone.
• Neck & Fingerboard:
  • Neck Material: Maple.
  • Neck Profile: Comfortable "Traditional Even C" profile.
  • Fingerboard: Ebony, with a 12" radius.
  • Frets: 22 Jescar FW47104-P medium-jumbo frets.
  • Scale Length: 24.75", a classic scale length for comfortable playability.
  • Nut: Bone nut with a width of 1.72".
• Pickups:
  • Equipped with a pair of Seymour Duncan Radiator Phat Cat P-90 pickups. These humbucker-sized P-90s deliver a rich, dynamic, and articulate tone with a unique "gold foil" radiator cover aesthetic. They offer a blend of single-coil clarity and humbucker-like fullness, and are known for their ability to go from sparkling cleans to gritty overdrive.
• Hardware:
  • Tailpiece: G'ldo TLT2N Tremolo (a Les Trem II style tremolo) for expressive vibrato.
  • Bridge: G'ldo 3-Point Vario Bridge (HW2GN), designed for stable tuning and good tone transfer with the tremolo.
  • Tuners: G'ldo MGDBL33N Back Locking Tuners, enhancing tuning stability and making string changes easier.
  • Hardware Color: Nickel.
• Electronics:
  • Controls: Two Volume controls (one for each pickup) and a Master Tone control (wired specifically to the bridge pickup, but acts as a master when both pickups are engaged).
  • 3-Way Switch: G'ldo EL002.
  • Premium Components: Uses CTS 500K Audio Taper potentiometers, Sky MC473 .047mf capacitors, and a Switchcraft #11 output jack.
• Aesthetics:
  • Finish: Typically features a glossy Truetone Gloss finish, often seen in "Celestine Blue," a striking metallic blue that evokes a "West Coast" vibe. Other colors may exist.
  • Binding: Ivoroid binding on the top and back.
  • Inlays: Pearl Dots.
  • Headstock: Features a unique headstock design.
• Included Accessory: Comes with a Hardshell Case for excellent protection and transport.

The Eastman Romeo LA is praised for its lightweight and resonant semi-hollow construction, comfortable playability, and the distinct voice provided by the Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90s and G'ldo tremolo system. It's a versatile guitar suitable for various genres, from blues and rock to jazz and pop, offering a fresh take on a classic thinline concept