Eastman MD505 A-Style Mandolin with Hard Case

Crafted with traditional materials and meticulous attention to detail, the Eastman MD505 is a faithful tribute to the legendary Gibson A-5 mandolin. This hand-built instrument boasts a solid spruce top, complemented by a solid maple back and sides, all brought together with an ebony fingerboard and adjustable ebony bridge. The A-style design, complete with F-holes, delivers rich, resonant tones with exceptional projection, making it a popular choice among musicians. With body dimensions of 26 11/16" X 10" X 1 7/8", the MD505 features carved solid spruce for the top and carved solid maple for the back and sides, accented with ivoroid binding on both the body and fingerboard. The maple neck, measuring 6 15/16" in length, is paired with a 12" radiused ebony fingerboard adorned with white mother-of-pearl inlays. Equipped with a bone nut measuring 1 3/32" and Dunlop no.6310 frets, the MD505 offers a scale length of 13 7/8". The instrument is finished with high-quality nickel hardware, including Schaller tuners and a nickel cast tailpiece. It comes strung with J74 strings and coated in a classic finish of high-gloss nitrocellulose lacquer. For added protection, the MD505 comes with a nylon fabric-covered wood shell case featuring a velour interior, suspension system, interior storage compartment, double zipper closure, twin security handles, D-rings for backpack carrying, and two straps, weighing in at just 4.6 lbs. Backed by Eastman's limited lifetime warranty, the MD505 is a top-tier mandolin offering exceptional quality and value for musicians of all levels.

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