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If ever there were a thinline semi-hollow to confidently accompany you onstage, the Eastman Romeo LA is that 6-string! Yet another gorgeous creation by Otto D’Ambrosio, the Romeo LA exhibits a delightful blend of vintage character and contemporary charm courtesy of a distinct thinline single-cut body shape with modernized F-holes and handsome front and back ivoroid binding. Donning a spruce top with a mahogany back and sides, the natural disposition of the Romeo LA's tonewoods provides an incredibly balanced frequency response with excellent organic resonance. A pair of Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90s give the Romeo LA its electric voice, coming armed with complementing per-pickup Volume controls and a singular bridge pickup Tone knob. Armed with an articulate maple neck, a 22-fret ebony fingerboard, a real bone nut, and an onslaught of dependable hardware, the Romeo LA plays with true pro-grade integrity from the center stage spotlight to the recording studio.





Balanced spruce and mahogany body





Why play a thinline semi-hollow like the Romeo LA? Combining low-profile playability with natural resonance, feedback reduction, and gorgeous woody tones, you’ve got the definition of the best of both worlds: a semi-hollow with the command of solidbody. The Romeo LA's spruce top performs with a balanced presence that makes the most out of every note and nuance you play. Mahogany at the back and sides resonates with a richness that harmonizes the natural bass, midrange, and treble elements of this semi-hollow as well. Matched with an equally articulate and Traditional Even “C”-profiled maple neck, plus a well-sustaining ebony fingerboard, the Romeo LA ensures that bends, chords, and held notes are showcased with maximum musicality.





Voiced by Seymour Duncan





Don’t be fooled by their humbucker sizing ? the Seymour Duncan Phat Cats that equip the Romeo LA and lay beneath their chic radiator covers are true P-90 soapbars at heart. Offering an edge that standard single- and dual-coils can’t, these Phat Cats growl and attack with compressed midrange grit by way of a pair of alnico II bar magnets and noise-reducing metal covers. Unleash open chords and bask in a vibrant display of harmonic overtones fit for a variety of musical occasions, from rock to pop, alternative, and beyond. Dial in the optimal tonal foundation for your tune with a 3-way pickup selector, and shape your sonic vision to a tee using the per-pickup Volume controls and accompanying singular bridge pickup Tone knob.





Impressive playability to boot





While the Romeo LA sounds fantastic and feels just as exceptional in hand, it’s also worth noting that it plays with effortless grace and professional appeal to suit long-lasting performances. Goldo locking tuning machines safeguard your intonation while a matching 3-point vario-bridge and accompanying "Les Trem" tailpiece provide equal dependability and pitch fluctuation on the opposing end. Handsome gold bell knobs instill a classic aesthetic and operate with exceptional precision and response. Even in the finer details like the 22 Jescar frets and real bone nut, the Romeo LA proves itself to be a real player, regardless of the scale of your performance.





Eastman Music Company President Qian Ni


Eastman Guitars: thinking inside the box





Many know the Eastman Music Company as a trusted name in the realm of band and orchestra instruments. Fortunately for all guitar lovers, Eastman Guitars has attained a similar stature with its steadfast dedication to the guitar-building process. Similar to how Sweetwater got its start, Eastman founder Qian Ni grew his business from its humble origins in the back of his car to its status as a burgeoning, reputable company. Today, Eastman is also the proud owner of Bourgeois Guitars ? as a matter of fact, Eastman’s high-end guitars are voiced by hand by luthiers trained under the multitalented Dana Bourgeois. True to Ni’s vision, Eastman Guitars meticulously approaches each instrument, backing them with a lifetime warranty. From hand-scalloped bracing to fine tonewoods to precision tap tuning, an Eastman guitar is a feature-rich instrument that will grow with you musically for years to come!





Eastman Romeo LA Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Thinline semi-hollow body style offers impressive low-profile command, reduced feedback, and natural resonance


Spruce top offers a balanced playability at all dynamic levels


Mahogany back and sides provide plenty of organic resonance to round out its natural frequency range


Maple neck with Traditional Even "C" profile plays with total comfort and clarity


22-fret ebony fingerboard supplies plenty of natural sustain


Dual Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90 pickups with radiator covers deliver noiseless midrange bite with excellent harmonic overtones


3-way pickup selector, per-pickup Volume controls, and a singular bridge pickup Tone knob provide total tone-sculpting freedom to conjure any sound


Stellar intonation and performance versatility come courtesy of goldo tuners, a 3-point vario-bridge, and a "Les Trem" tailpiece


Gold bell knobs deliver a charmingly classic aesthetic


Real bone nut ensures a natural and characterful string snappiness