Eastman D'Ambrosio series - built in California?

[Boudoir Guitar]

These look incredible. Neck joint is like an improved Tom Anderson.

Electric - D'Ambrosio

www.eastmanguitars.com

 

[laxu]

I like the doublecut and singlecut but the offset doesn't look right to me.

That inlaid pickguard is a neat touch.

I'm surprised Ocean Turquoise isn't used more on transparent finishes, looks great here.

 

[JiveTurkey]

Not my style but I can certainly appreciate the quality

 

[yeky83]

Looks fantastic! All the models look great to me.

I do worry it'll be another Eastman model that everyone will rave about in reviews but no one will buy and use... folks, please buy a ton of these so the used prices go down and I can get one

 

[Devin]

Pretty cool; they almost have a Starfield Altair vibe

 

[norminal]

Sexy if you’re into that body shape. I really dig the flush-mounted pickguard.

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Oof. ~$4kish:

Eastman D'Ambrosio Offset '64 Swamp Ash Vintage Blonde w/Lollar P90s

Fusing old-world craftsmanship and modular versatility D’Ambrosio Series guitars feature the luthier’s patented FullerTone Neck design—a new, patented long-tenon, two-bolt, neck-to-body connection, which may well redefine the industry standard for stability, sustain, and overall tone in an...

www.chicagomusicexchange.com

 

[yeky83]

Oof. ~$4kish:

Eastman D'Ambrosio Offset '64 Swamp Ash Vintage Blonde w/Lollar P90s

Fusing old-world craftsmanship and modular versatility D’Ambrosio Series guitars feature the luthier’s patented FullerTone Neck design—a new, patented long-tenon, two-bolt, neck-to-body connection, which may well redefine the industry standard for stability, sustain, and overall tone in an...

www.chicagomusicexchange.com

Oof, might as well buy a Collings?

*checks Collings prices* nvm! I guess it fits the niche of like a slightly cheaper Collings/Novos.

They make a big deal about the neck joint design, but not sure if it actually solves anything? Other than an appeal to the mindset of, "oo it's rectangular AND curved, both has gotta be better."

 

[Boudoir Guitar]

Oof, might as well buy a Collings?

*checks Collings prices* nvm! I guess it fits the niche of like a slightly cheaper Collings/Novos.

They make a big deal about the neck joint design, but not sure if it actually solves anything? Other than an appeal to the mindset of, "oo it's rectangular AND curved, both has gotta be better."

Looking at the amount of very precise CNC-ing activity involved with making these things -- from the neck to neck pocket to the inset pick guard, I get the pricing. But also...

...One of the joys of pick guard guitars is how easy it is to customize the electronics and this design means you've either gotta make your own pick guard or hope that Eastman will sell aftermarket one without pickup routings, but more importantly -- routing out for different pickups will be a real pain with that recessed thing going on.

I like 'em, but yeah, it'd need to be well south of $3k before I'd consider, and would have to already be in love with everything about the guitar at that price.