AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
AUSTRALIA'S #1 ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPECIALIST
The Eastman MD605-SB is a premium A-style mandolin that offers exceptional craftsmanship, tonal depth, and built-in versatility. Hand-carved using traditional techniques and premium tonewoods, it delivers the vintage tone and aesthetic that Eastman is known for. With a solid spruce top and flamed maple back and sides, this mandolin offers a rich, woody sound with excellent projection and clarity—perfect for folk, bluegrass, and acoustic ensembles.
Finished in vintage-correct nitrocellulose lacquer, the MD605-SB pairs timeless visual appeal with tonal responsiveness. The ebony fretboard and fitted adjustable ebony bridge ensure smooth playability and spot-on intonation. Factory-fitted with a K&K Mandolin Twin pickup, it’s stage-ready straight out of the case, delivering natural amplified tone. Whether you're recording, performing, or enjoying solo play, this mandolin offers reliable performance and refined sound.
Hand-carved solid spruce top with flamed maple back and sides for a warm, vintage tone
Gloss finish for enhanced resonance and traditional aesthetic
Ebony fingerboard and bridge for precision feel and playability
K&K Mandolin Twin pickup for rich, natural-sounding amplification
Includes hardshell Eastman case for protection and travel readiness
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 1-3/32"
Fretwire: 23 Jescar FW37053
Scale Length: 13-7/8"
Body Style: A-Style
Body Dimensions: 26-11/16" x 10" x 1-7/8"
Bracings: Parallel
Body Top: Carved Solid Spruce
Body Back/Sides: Carved Solid Flame Maple
F-Holes: Yes
Head Cap Veneer Material: Ebony
Truss Rod: Single Acting
Headstock: A-Style
Binding: Body, Neck, Headstock
Binding Material: Ivoroid Logo:
Eastman Logo Material: Wood
Inlay: Dot
Inlay Material: Abalone
Side Dot Color: Black
Hardware Color: Chrome
Tailpiece: Chrome Cast
Bridge: Fitted Adjustable Ebony 1-5/8" spacing
Pickguard Material: None
Tuners: Ping Wll Chrome Tuners E
lectronics: K&K Pure Mandolin Pickup
Strings: Cleartone 011 - 040 Strings Tuning: G D A E
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