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Eastman mandolins have excellent tone, generally, and some think are the best of the imports. With solid wood construction, spruce and maple, it's hard to improve on the design, unless you prefer Adirondack red spruce, which is available on the md815. That brings a premium price. It does not have the flowerpot headstock or the fingerboard extension, if those are important to you. The md615 is like the md515, but is acoustic-electric, with an internal microphone pickup. It reproduces the acoustic tone beautifully and accurately, unlike some piezzo pickups on other mandolins which have a more metallic sound. I like to use this mandoln for recording and for live venues, when amplification is desirable. In those situations, the volume output may need a boost from a preamp depending on the amplifier or PA system you are using. I have the L.R. Baggs Venue for a preamp. This mandolin also has a very nice, chrome Eastman tailpiece and binding around the headstock and body, along with the radius fingerboard, which some think is easier to play than the traditional flat fingerboard. I am not convinced of that. The neck is slightly wider than the norm, at 1 and 3/16", which some find easier to play. I agree with that! The cloth covered case has several zipper compartments. A molded fiberglass case is the best and most durable choice for cases, in MHO for guitars or mandolins, so I bought one for traveling. All in all, this is a great instrument. This dealer, who I know, is a good guy.Read full review
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I am very happy with my purchase and thank you for your fast service. The mandolin sounds rich and has a lot of punch. I plan to record with it, as well as use it in concert. My friends are amazed that so much sound can come out of an A model. In addition, the gig bag that came with the mandolin is ample for local trips. Thanks again!
I believe this is a 'best buy' in entry level mandolins. Dents and scratches do not affect the sound or playability of a mandolin. These were very minor and unimportant to me. It came with a good set up from the seller. It has a mature sound with good lows and sharp highs and a loud bark with a chop. Eastman makes good stuff and I'm very happy with the 305 mandolin.
After listening to dozens of Mandolins. The only word that fits is... SUPURB! It pales all others in tone.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Great looking and sounding mandolin. I upgraded with this Eastman from a less expensive other make model. Not cheap, but I have no regrets about buying it. As the old saying goes "Quality is remembered long after price is forgotten."