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Outfitted with new hardware and potent pickups, the glammy Eastman Romeo LA is ready to rock.

Comfortable feel. Even neck response. Responsive vibrato. Sounds equally great clean and dirty.

A bit expensive for an Asia-built instrument.

$1,749

Eastman Romeo LA
eastmanguitars.com

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