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An absolute jewel of a mandolin from the masterful craftsmen at Eastman!  Clarity, warmth, and projection hold true for any note on the board.  For this quality, both in construction and materials (does it get any more classic than Addy/Flamed Maple?), you just can't do better in this price range.  Rhythm work punches right through and lead lines seem to take on a life of their own.  The look and sound just scream (sing?) vintage Gibson.  But we all know how temperamental and downright expensive vintage instruments can be--leave those issues behind you and keep the tone for yourself with this top-of-the-line delight!

From Eastman Guitars

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

Model: MD814/v

Serial: 11952009

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 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

Side Dot Color: Black

Body Finish: Antique Varnish

Neck/Headstock Finish: Antique Varnish

Hardware Color: Chrome

Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece

Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge:

String Spacing: 1 5/8"

Nut Height: .018"

Pickups: (Optional K&K Duotone)

Tuners: Gotoh MF40R-MP-NI

Strap Peg: Ebony

Strings: D'Addario J74

Case: Hardshell

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