Sound Pure's Take

Crafted from resonant solid spruce and maple, this Eastman MD505 A-style mandolin offers an unparalleled playing experience. The maple neck and ebony fingerboard feel effortless under your fingers, while the pearl dot inlays and ivoroid binding add a touch of timeless class. With a sleek gloss finish and a premium hard shell case, this mandolin is not just an instrument—it’s an investment in your musical journey. The adjustable compensated ebony bridge provides a perfectly dialed-in setup, ensuring a bright, articulate tone that is both inspiring and beautiful. This is an instrument that is ready to be played for a lifetime!

Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
12"
Nut
Bone 1-3/32"
Fretwire
23 Jescar FW37053
Scale Length
13 7/8"
Body Style
A-Style w/ F-Hole
Body Dimensions
26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
Body Top
Solid Spruce
Body Back/Sides
Solid Maple
Truss Rod
Single Acting
Binding
Top
Binding Material
Ivoroid
Logo
Pearl Headstock
Inlay
Pearl Dots
Side Dot Color
Black
Body Finish
Gloss Finish
Neck/Headstock Finish
Gloss Finish
Hardware Color
Nickel
Tailpiece
Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
Bridge
Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
String Spacing
1 5/8"
Nut Height
0.018"
Tuners
Pingwell RM-1583N-26A
Strap Peg
Ebony
Strings
D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
Action Height
0.060"/0.050"
Case
Hard Shell Case

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