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Eastman MD505 Mandolin A-style, Classic Finish

Catalog ID: MDESXMD5051_A

The Eastman MD505 is a copy of the venerable Gibson A-5 mandolin. Each MD505 is individually hand-built using traditional materials and "Old World" craftsmanship. This popular mandolin features a solid spruce top with a solid maple back and sides. It's rounded out with an ebony fingerboard and an adjustable ebony bridge. The Eastman MD505 is an A-style Mandolin with F-holes producing warm, ringing tones with excellent sound projection. The MD505 is an Eastman offering of high-quality with outstanding value.

Features:

  • Body Dimensions: 26 11/16" X 10" X 1 7/8"
  • Top Wood: Carved Solid Spruce
  • Back/Sides Wood: Carved Solid Maple
  • Body Binding: Ivoroid (Body & Fingerboard)
  • Neck Woods: Maple
  • Neck Length: 6 15/16"
  • Nut Width/Material: 1 3/32", Bone
  • Scale Length: 13 7/8"
  • Fingerboard: 12" Radiused Ebony
  • Frets: Dunlop no.6310
  • Inlays: White Mother-Of-Pearl
  • Bridge: Fitted Adjustable Ebony
  • Tailpiece: Nickel Cast
  • Tuners: Nickel Schaller
  • Strings: D'Addario J74 Strings
  • Finish: Classic High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer

The Case:

  • Nylon Fabric Covered Wood Shell
  • Velour Type Interior
  • Suspension System
  • Interior Storage Compartment
  • Double Zipper Closure
  • Twin Handle for Security
  • D-rings for Backpack Option
  • Two Straps
  • 4.6 lbs

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Weight: 10.0 lbs
In Stock
List Price: $1,069.00
$849.00