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Mandolins built by Eastman Guitars feature solid tonewoods and an array of striking handcrafted appointments. The MD605 A-style acoustic-electric mandolin debuts with a compact A-style body carved from solid spruce and solid maple for tone that’s bright, crisp, and authentically mandolin. Moreover, F-shaped soundholes tease out percussive qualities that lend themselves to bluegrass. The MD605’s maple neck and “Soft V” neck profile lend unwavering support to your hands, which makes playing all sorts of styles a breeze. Eastman Guitars finalizes the MD605 with preinstalled electronics and a manicured look that’s ready for onstage performance. An ebony pickguard and the fingerboard’s vintage-style pearl block inlays command attention. And a Truetone gloss finish seals the deal with good looks while letting tonewoods vibrate fully. The MD605 A-style acoustic-electric mandolin from Sweetwater earns straight As across the board ? it’s an outstanding gig-worthy instrument at a great price!





Solid, mature, expertly carved tonewoods





Solid tonewoods give the MD605 a brilliant sound that’s equal parts warm, bright, and faithful to historic designs. The MD605’s solid spruce top is the crux of tone, and it responds instantly to dynamic changes and technique while ensuring notes are loudly projected. Maple back and sides supply vibrant clarity and shimmering overtones that sustain but never overstay their welcome, leaving you free to proceed onto the next chord or riff. Lastly, the MD605 features a maple neck with a “Soft V” carve that simplifies accurate fretting. Even players at Sweetwater with large hands and fingers endorse this “Soft V” carve, as it tends to ward off strain and prevent cramps while giving proper support for effortless play!





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Rounded A-style body





Mandolin players have long prized the symmetrical A-style body shape for its durability, comfort, performance, and price! Well-built A-style models are frequently priced more competitively than more ornate F-style body shapes, which makes this a reliable choice for beginners, but also pros who perform above all else. Moreover, as you fret toward the body, the symmetry of the A-style body provides breezy access to more notes on your lowest string.





Snappy F-hole projection





This mandolin’s F-style soundholes provide unique percussive traits that pros refer to as the mandolin “chop.” F-holes are especially critical to bluegrass players, as their loud, focused projection keeps your mandolin audible above the fray of a busy ensemble sound.





Amplify away with the K&K Duotone!





This mandolin includes a built-in K&K Sound Duotone pickup designed for high-quality feedback resistance and a natural-sounding tone when plugging in. The K&K Sound Duotone pickup is handcrafted for mandolins and elegantly simple. Its passive design requires no batteries, which means fewer items to squeeze into your gig bag or case! For optimal tone, pair the K&K system with an amp that’s built for acoustic instruments! Alternatively, you can use a PA, but it is recommended you also use a preamp pedal or similar device when plugging into the low-impedance PAs you’re destined to find in clubs, coffee shops, and houses of worship.





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Eastman Music Company President Qian Ni


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Eastman Guitars: thinking inside the box





Many know the Eastman Music Company as a trusted name in the realm of band and orchestra instruments. Fortunately for all mandolin lovers, Eastman Guitars has attained a similar stature with its steadfast dedication to this noble and historic instrument. Similar to how Sweetwater got its start, Eastman founder Qian Ni grew his business from its humble origins in the back of his car to its status as a burgeoning, reputable company. True to Ni’s vision, Eastman Guitars meticulously approaches each instrument, backing them with a lifetime warranty and masterful designs crafted for a superb musical experience.





Eastman Guitars MD605 A-style Acoustic-electric Mandolin Features:


A-style body with F-holes provides outstanding comfort


Punchy and resonant thanks to a solid Sitka spruce top and solid maple back and sides


Smooth, thin maple neck with a comfortable “Soft V” profile, topped with an ebony fingerboard


Bone nut and parallel spruce bracing fuel mature, professional tone


Handcrafted and finalized with pearl block inlays, a gloss Truetone finish, and an ebony pickguard


Integrated K&K Sound Duotone electronics provide seamless passive amplification ? no batteries required!


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