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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