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Eastman Romeo-LA Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar #P2303630  From Eastman

The all-new Romeo-LA from Eastman!

Eastman Guitars

$1,699.00

Retail:  $2,129.00

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What We Think

This entry into the Romeo series might just be our favorite one yet. The finishing is stylish and sleek, featuring a never-before-seen Eastman color in glittering Celestine Blue, ivory binding, gold speed knobs and chrome Göldo hardware. The pickups, Seymour Duncan's Radiator Phat Cat P-90's, have that bell-like clarity paired with big full range we've all come to associate with all things Gold Foil. The tremolo system is truly to die for; easy restringing, huge vibrato range, and tons of tuning stability. Some guitars just get everything right, and the Romeo LA is no exception!

Manufacturer's Description from Eastman

GROUNDBREAKING HARDWARE

Romeo LA's signature design is a perfect fit for a tremolo system, and the Göldo Les Trem is a match made in heaven for both function and tone, Paired with the Göldo 3-Point Vario “moving” bridge this set up allows for maximum articulation, sustain, and resonance. Göldo K-Line back locking tuners further enhance this precision so your tuning will hold strong and re-stringing will be a breeze.

P-90 FUELED SOUNDS

Organic tones ooze from a pair of Gold Foil Radiator covered Seymour Duncan Phat Cat P-90's bringing a new tonal palette to the Romeo family. Paired with the Les Trem Tremolo system, Romeo LA leans into its hometown’s glam and airy west coast tones. It’s a brand new look and sound that you have never seen or heard in an Eastman.

WEST COAST LOVE

As an innovative, modern day thinline, Romeo LA brings its Celestine Blue finish center stage with a calming hue that evokes the classic skyline of the city it calls home - Los Angeles . Beneath this finish is a laminate top, back, and sides further expanding upon Romeo’s lightweight design and unique tonal palette.

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About Manufacturer

Eastman Strings began in 1992, but its roots date back centuries to the violin and bow makers of the 1800s. By this time, violin and string instrument builders had streamlined their process enough by hiring specialized woodworkers who would assist them in the most time consuming tasks that there were plenty of quality, affordable handmade instruments. During World War II, many of the premier instrument makers had their towns and workshops destroyed, and some were even killed in the violence. Traditions that had been handed down for centuries from master instrument makers were all but lost, and the process of building by hand was replaced by large-scale manufacturing. After the war, the majority of instrument production had been mechanized, and in order for musicians to find decent instruments they would have to save enormous amounts of money for older, handmade instruments. Eastman Strings is returning to the traditions of the great string instrument builders of the past, and is bringing handmade instruments to musicians around the world at affordable prices. 

Eastman Guitars are fine handmade instruments at very reasonable prices. Their archtops and flat tops are made with solid, hand-carved tops, backs, and sides. They offer many of the traditional archtop styles in their Uptown series with options of different woods, dimensions, and pickups. The Thinline series, the El Rey and the Jon Pisano signature line offer some great alternatives, and feature the same kinds of customizable options. Eastman Uptown Deluxe series archtops are custom shop pieces with select AAA grade tone woods, wood binding with inlaid purfilng, and five piece necks.

For the flat top player, Eastman offers many different options in grand concert, orchestra model, grand auditorium, mini jumbo, dreadnought, and jumbo shapes. With these there are many different configurations of Sitka, Adirondack, and Englemann Spruce tops, as well as Mahogany, Rosewood, and Maple back and sides.  Between all of these quality handmade instruments we are confident that there is an Eastman guitar out there for any discerning musician. We also carry Eastman mandolins! 

With so many options, and with such reasonable pricing, it is no secret why we love Eastman guitars here at Sound Pure. We carry one of the largest inventories of Eastman guitars in the US. Our staff is extremely knowledgeable on the entire Eastman line. If you cannot find the Eastman guitar you are looking for in our vast inventory, we are happy to assist in a special order.

 

Specifications

Model: Romeo LA

Color: Celestine Blue

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard: Ebony

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

Nut: Bone, 1.72"

Fretwire: Jescar FFW47104-P

Number of Frets: 22

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Body Dimensions: 14.75" x 1.75"

Body Top: Spruce Laminate

Body Back/Sides: Mahogany Laminate

Truss Rod: Single Acting

Binding: Top and Back

Binding Material: Ivoroid

Logo: Pearl Headstock

Inlay: Pearl Dots

Backplates:

Finish: Gloss Finish

Hardware Color: Nickel

Pickguard: None

Tailpiece: Göldo TLT2N Tremolo

Bridge: Göldo-3-point-vario-bridge HW2GN

Tuners: Göldo MGDBL33N Back Locking Tuners

Knobs: Gold Speed Knobs

Strap Peg: Gotoh EP-A1

Neck Pickup: Seymour Duncan Radiator Phat Cat P-90

Bridge Pickup: Seymour Duncan Radiator Phat Cat P-90

Pickup Height: 3/32"

Pickup Frame: Cream Plastic

3 Way Switch: Goldo #EL002

Switch Tip: Switchcraft Ivory

Capacitors: Sky MC473 .047mf

Potentiometers: CTS 500K AudioTaper

Output Jack: Switchcraft L11

Case: Hardshell

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