The luthiers at Eastman Strings are recognized world-wide as the creators of some of today's finest violin family instruments and archtop guitars. They are now applying their knowledge and expertise to the hand-crafting of vintage style mandolins. All Eastman Strings mandolins are hand-carved from aged tonewoods and are available in both the Eastman's famous spirit-varnish finish and our Rich Lacquer finish
The experience and knowledge of Eastman Strings luthiers ensure that these instruments have the best materials and craftsmanship available anywhere. Players will search far and wide without finding a hand-made instrument with the tonal brilliance, ease of playing, and beautiful woodcraft exhibited in these instruments, at any price.
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MANDOLIN 500 MODELS
Modeled after the classic instruments of the 1920šs this fully hand-carved solid mandolin is crafted with an aged spruce top and maple back and sides. The maple neck is finished with a solid ebony fingerboard and an ebony fronted headstock. Fittings are nickel plated and the fret board features dot inlays. Available in our Classic finish.
| Item # | Description | List Price US$ |
| MD504 | A-style with Oval-hole | $650.00 |
| MD505 | A-style with F-holes | $650.00 |
| MD514 | F-style with Oval-hole | $1050.00 | MD515 | F-style with F-hole | $1050.00 |
MANDOLIN 600 MODELS
This fully hand-carved mandolin is handcrafted with a solid flamed maple back and sides and an aged spruce top. Upgrades include Schaller nickel plated tuners, a single-ply headstock, back binding, and 3-ply binding on top. Available in our Classic or Sunburst finish.
| Item # | Description | List Price US$ |
| MD-604 | A-style with Oval-hole | $950.00 |
| MD-605 | A-style with f-holes | $950.00 |
| MD-614 | F-style with Oval-hole | $1550.00 | MD-615 | F-style with f-holes | $1550.00 |
MANDOLIN 800 MODELS
Similar to the 600 series but with the following upgrades: Gold plated hardware, highly flamed maple, back and sides, 3-ply binding on the headstock and body, as well as side binding. Available in our Classic or Sunburst finish.
| Item # | Description | List Price US$ |
| MD804 | A-style with Oval-hole | $1250.00 |
| MD805 | A-style with f-holes | $1250.00 |
| MD814 | F-style with Oval-hole | $1950.00 | MD815 | F-style with f-holes | $1950.00 |
MANDOLIN 900 MODELS
The "creme de la creme" of Eastman's fine mandolins. Luxurious upgraded features include AAA quality highly flamed maple, gold plated hardware, hand-bound multi-ply maple wood binding on headstock and body, veneer on back of headstock. Available in our Blonde or Sunburst finish.
| Item # | Description | List Price US$ |
| MD904 | A-style with Oval-hole | $1850.00 |
| MD905 | A-style with f-holes | $1850.00 |
| MD914 | F-style with Oval-hole | $2850.00 | MD915 | F-style with f-holes | $2850.00 |
