This year’s NAMM show was a triumphant return to form for the long-running trade show, and there was certainly no shortage of wild and wonderful new electric guitars for event-goers to admire. Perhaps the most notable new release of them all, though, came in the form of Eastman’s irresistibly gorgeous D’Ambrosio range – a new family of six-strings that aimed to realize the brand’s vision of what the future of the electric guitar looked like. “We set out to create instruments of unprecedented beauty and quality,” Eastman said at the time.
“The D'Ambrosio Series represents our thoughts – both aesthetically and functionally – on the future of solid body electric guitars.” It was one of Eastman’s biggest releases in years. Not only did it put something completely fresh on the market, it put the spotlight on the importance of sustainability, using reclaimed tonewoods for each of its models.
But that’s not all. Because, while these guitars certainly look the part, and though they are built with the environment at heart, the D’Ambrosio range also elevates contemporary guitar design norms by debuting what Eastman is calling its ‘FullerTone’ neck construction. Developed by Otto D’Ambrosio, the FullerTone joint features a two-bolt, long-tenon-inspired design that offers more sustain and stability.
In other words, it looks to be a middle-ground between set-neck and bolt-on constructions, while offering the best of both worlds. This joint can be found on.