Sound Pure's Take

The Eastman MD814 Mandolin is a stunning, high-end F-style instrument built for players who want power, nuance, and undeniable presence. Its solid Adirondack spruce top paired with a solid highly flamed maple back and sides delivers a punchy, focused chop with shimmering highs and rich harmonic depth. The ebony fingerboard and adjustable compensated ebony bridge provide smooth, precise playability, while elegant ivoroid binding, a diamond-pattern rosette, and the pearl flowerpot logo add serious vintage-inspired charm. Lightweight, resonant, and beautifully responsive, this MD814 is a true investment piece—crafted to inspire today and hold its value for years to come!

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 w/ Oval Holes

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

Body Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce

Body Back/Sides: Solid Highly Flamed Maple

Truss Rod: Single Acting

Binding: Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock

Binding Material: Ivoroid

Logo: Pearl Headstock Flower Pot

Inlay: Pearl Dots

Rosette: Diamond Pattern

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: .018"

Tuners: Gotoh MF40R-MP-NI

Strap Peg: Ebony

Strings: D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140

Action Height: 0.060"/0.050"

Case: Hardshell Case

Weight: 2lbs 3oz

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