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Eastman doesn't mess around with their mandolins, period.  From their broad catalogue of handcrafted instruments, mandolins constitute about a third of their overall production--that dedication shows in this lovely specimen.  Where else can you get handcarved, solid wood construction with a hand painted, spirit-based varnish finish to boot?  Remarkably lightweight.  We're loving the subtle antiquing and warm, orange-ish glow, too.  For how much?!  Unreal.  

From Eastman Guitars

Individually hand-crafted using time-honored methods & premium hand-carved solid tonewoods with solid Spruce Top, solid Maple back & sides. Ebony fingerboard & adjustable ebony bridge. F-style body with F-holes for warm, ringing tones & excellent sound projection.

Model: MD515/v

Serial: N2002748

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard: Ebony

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

Nut: Bone 1 3/32"

Fretwire: 23 Jescar FW37053

Scale Length: 13 7/8"

Body Style: F-Style with F-Holes

Body Dimensions: 26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"

Body Top: Solid Spruce

Body Back/Sides: Sollid Maple

Truss Rod: Single Acting

Binding: Top

Binding Material: Ivoroid

Logo: Pearl Headstock

Inlay: Pearl Dots

Side Dot Color: Black

Body Finish: Varnish

Neck/Headstock Finish: None

Hardware Color: Chrome

Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece

Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge:

String Spacing: 1 5/8"

Nut Height: .018"

Tuners: Pingwell RM-1538N-26A

Strap Peg: Ebony

Strings: D'Addario J74

Case: Hardshell

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