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
Free 3-Year Warranty
In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.
Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27. Read the warranty →
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