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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