Eastman MD305 A-Style Mandolin

The Eastman MD305 is the most accessible entry in Eastman's respected mandolin lineup, offering hand-carved craftsmanship and genuine tone at an approachable price. A solid spruce top pairs with solid maple back and sides for a crisp, woody voice with vintage charm, making it a dependable choice for players stepping into the mandolin world or after a reliable workhorse.

A satin nitrocellulose finish and ivoroid binding give the MD305 a classic look, while the ebony fingerboard, bone nut and adjustable ebony bridge deliver genuine playability and intonation. Parallel bracing focuses projection, and the traditional A-style body with F-holes suits everything from home practice to live gigs, ideal for players who want authentic mandolin tone without a steep outlay.

Features

• Hand-carved solid spruce top with solid maple back and sides for a crisp, woody voice
• A-style body with F-holes and parallel bracing for classic, focused projection
• Ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays and a bone nut for genuine playability
• Satin nitrocellulose finish with ivoroid top binding for a classic aesthetic
• Includes a padded Eastman gig bag for transport and protection

Specs

• Body style: A-style, F-hole
• Body dimensions: 27" x 10" x 1 23/32"
• Top: Handcarved solid spruce
• Bracing: Parallel
• Back & sides: Handcarved solid maple
• Binding: Ivoroid, black, ivoroid (top only)
• Headstock: Ebony veneer front
• Neck length: 6 15/16"
• Scale length: 13 7/8"
• Nut width: 1 3/32", bone nut
• Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" radius
• Frets: Dunlop #6310
• Fingerboard inlays: White mother-of-pearl
• Bridge: Fitted ebony, adjustable
• Tailpiece: Nickel stamped
• Tuners: Nickel Economy F
• Strings: D'Addario J74
• Finish: Matte nitro lacquer / classic brown