Eastman MD515-V Mandolin
$1,899.00
Hand rubbed varnish and distressed appearance gives the MD515/V a really open voice, the neck feels like a vintage mandolin and the skilfully applied patina just adds to the charm of owning this instrument.
More details about Eastman MD515-V Mandolin
The Eastman MD515-V Mandolin is an excellent example of Eastman’s commitment to creating a vintage style instrument. Violin makers have been doing this for hundreds of years, that is, making something look older than it actually is. Big name electric guitar brands have started making replica models, so this is nothing new.
The MD515/V has beautiful ‘aged’ patina, along with a hand rubbed varnish which avoids the gloss shine that new instruments have. As a result, the varnish is much thinner than with modern gloss, which in turn does allow the mandolin to ‘breathe’ more freely. When this type of work is performed with experience, as is the case with the 515, the result is impressive. It gives the mandolin a warmer tone even before it gets ‘played in’.
Specifications:
- 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/ F-Holes
- Body Dimensions:26 11/16″ x 10″ x 1 7/8″
- Body Top:Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
- Truss Rod:Single Acting
- Binding:Top
- Binding Material:Ivoroid
- Logo:Pearl Headstock
- Inlay:Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color:Black
- Body Finish:Antique Varnish
- Neck/Headstock Finish:Antique Varnish
