Eastman Romeo Goldburst
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A Thin Archtop Designed for Modern Playing
The Romeo Goldburst fits within the spirit of "thinline" archtops: a construction that retains the character and dynamics of an archtop body while prioritizing ergonomics and control at higher volumes. With its glossy finish, ivoroid binding, and pearloid inlays, it combines elegant aesthetics with performance-oriented technical choices.For Which Guitarists and Styles
Thanks to its short scale length and "Traditional Even C" neck profile, the Romeo Goldburst is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a natural feel, as well as stage musicians wanting an expressive and stable guitar. It is very well suited to jazz, blues, soul, vintage rock, and pop, offering excellent chord clarity and a strong presence in solos.The Sound
The combination of a solid spruce top and laminated mahogany back/sides delivers a clear attack, a singing midrange, and a balanced response while maintaining controlled lows. The two Lollar Imperial humbuckers, known for their definition, provide a round and articulate neck pickup tone (ideal for jazz chords and smooth lines), and more bite on the bridge pickup to cut through the mix without harshness. The electronics (CTS 500k potentiometers, 0.047uF capacitors, Switchcraft jack) ensure a usable volume sweep and progressive tonalities, useful for shaping the tone without losing dynamics.Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and balance, you can stick with D'Addario NYXL 011-049 strings (same gauge as factory setup). The guitar comes with a hard shell case for secure transport and storage.Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Hollow body | Electronics | Passive |
| Left handed | No | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Yellow |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Nickel |
| Type | Thinline Archtop | Inlays | pearloid dots |
| Dimensions | 14.75" x 1.75" / 374.65 mm x 44.45 mm | Side dots | pearloid half-moons |
| Top | solid spruce | Logo | mother-of-pearl on headstock |
| Back and sides | laminated mahogany | Tailpiece | Gotoh GE101A-NI |
| Binding | top and back | Bridge | Gotoh GE-103B-NI |
| Binding material | ivoroid | Tuners | Gotoh SGS510Z-S5-HAP-XN |
| Finish | glossy | Knobs | ebony dome |
| Wood | maple | Neck pickup | Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker |
| Truss rod | single action | Bridge pickup | Lollar Custom Wound Imperial Humbucker |
| Profile | Traditional Even "C" | Pickup height | 3/32" / 2.38 mm |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Pickup rings | black plastic |
| Radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | Selector switch | 3 positions |
| Scale length | 24.75" / 628.65 mm | Capacitors | 0.047uF |
| Nut | bone, 1.72" / 43.69 mm | Potentiometers | CTS 500k Audio Taper |
| Nut height | 0.022" / 0.56 mm | Output jack | Switchcraft L11 |
| Frets | Jescar FFW47104-P | Case | hard shell case |
Questions frequently asked
What styles can the Eastman Romeo Goldburst cover?
This thinline archtop lends itself to jazz, blues, soul, vintage rock, and pop. The two Lollar Custom Wound Imperial humbuckers provide a warm and articulate tone in the neck position, with more bite at the bridge.
Is the body suitable for onstage playing?
With a depth of 1.75" (44.45 mm), the thinline body is designed to maintain comfort and better control over the response at higher volumes. The solid spruce top is paired with laminated mahogany back and sides.
What is the neck comfort and scale length?
The maple neck features a Traditional Even "C" profile, a 24.75" (628.65 mm) scale length, and a 12" (304.8 mm) fingerboard radius. The bone nut measures 43.69 mm in width.
Which pickups and controls are fitted on this guitar?
The electronics include two Lollar Imperial Custom Wound humbuckers, a three-way selector switch, and CTS 500k Audio Taper potentiometers. 0.047 uF capacitors and a Switchcraft L11 jack complete the setup.
Is a case included and which string gauge is recommended?
A hard case is included, and the original setup uses D’Addario NYXL strings with a gauge of 011-049.



