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Eastman Guitars MD304 A-style Mandolin - Classic

A-style Mandolin with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Maple Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Classic

Handcrafted for Traditional Quality

Mandolins built by Eastman Guitars feature solid tonewoods and an array of striking handcrafted appointments. The outstanding MD304 A-style mandolin debuts with a compact A-style body carved from solid spruce and solid maple for tone that’s bright, crisp, and authentically mandolin. The MD304’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 MD304 A-style mandolin with a fit and finish rarely seen at this price point. Solid wood appointments include an ebony bridge and parallel bracing carved from spruce. The finishing touch? An inviting Truetone satin finish that guards good looks while letting tonewoods vibrate fully. The MD304 A-style mandolin from Sweetwater earns straight As across the board — it's an outstanding choice at a great price!

Solid, mature tonewoods, expertly carved

Solid tonewoods give the MD304 a brilliant sound that’s equal parts warm, bright, and faithful to historic designs. The MD304’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 MD304 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!

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.

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 Music Company President Qian Ni

Eastman Guitars MD304 A-style Mandolin Features:

A-style body with an oval hole provides outstanding comfort and generous access to frets
Punchy and resonant thanks to a solid Sitka spruce top and solid maple back and sides
Handcrafted and finalized with a Truetone satin finish for a top-notch look and feel
Smooth, thin maple neck with a comfortable “Soft V” profile, topped with an ebony fingerboard
Resonant bone nut and parallel spruce bracing fuel mature, professional tone

Specification	Detail
Type	Acoustic
Body Shape	A Style with Oval soundhole
Color	Classic
Finish	Truetone Satin
Top Material	Sitka Spruce
Body Material	Maple
Neck Material	Maple
Neck Shape	Soft V
Fingerboard Material	Ebony
Fingerboard Inlay	Dots
Number of Frets	24
Scale Length	13.88"
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.09"
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Quality Open Geared
Hardware	Nickel
Strings	D'Addario XT Coated Medium, .011-.040
Case/Gig Bag	Gig Bag

RETURN INFORMATION

We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation (Owner's Manual, warranty card, quick start guides, etc.), show no signs of wear or use, and include a Return Authorization number or be subject to a restocking fee.