jumping into hollowness

[nostatic]

New to Eastman, and mostly new to hollow body/thinline. Did have (and just sold) a PRS semi-hollow but that really is a kinda-chambered solid body. Way back when had an ES330, long forgotten.

Anywho, the Romeo seemed like a good fit for what I wanted. Ordered one last week and it showed up - fantastic instrument. The Lollars sound great and setup is spot-on. I may try some balanced tension 11-50 on it as I tune a half-step flat and would like a bit more tension on the low E but otherwise can't really think of anything I'd change. 



I liked it so much I figured I'd look for an arch top. I don't care for larger bodies, and the AR603CED-15 seemed to be the closest so I rolled the dice again. That showed up this morning, so far so good. I haven't had an arch top since...well, never. Closest was an ES330 way back in the dark ages. Anywho, just living out a life slogan, "if something is worth doing its worth overdoing."



And now to continue the woodshedding on new wood!

[Pura Vida]

Congrats again!  Those are some really nice guitars.

[nostatic]

It's funny because out of the box I loved the Romeo, the 603 was initially a bit less hot and heavy. The more I play with both of them (and switched to NYXL balanced tension 11-50 on the Romeo), I'm still digging the thinline but the 603 is quickly growing on me. I think it will cover the acoustic vibe for all but the most purist intent - really a good sounding guitar after doing a bit of pickup height adjustment. I was thinking of a string swap but I'm warming to the NYXL 12-52 strings, especially since I'm tuned a half step flat. With the Romeo I could use a bit more tension on the low E, may try a mixed lite/heavy set.

So the Romeo can do both the jazz and rock thing, the 603 the jazz and acoustic thing (and rock in a pinch). Nice to have overlaps.