Eastman MD505-CS A-Style Mandolin - Classic Sunburst With Hardshell Case

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When you need a mandolin that offers precision craftsmanship, traditional tone, and stage-ready reliability, the Eastman MD505-CS A-Style in Classic Sunburst delivers — available now at Haggerty’s Music. Built with an all-solid wood construction and finished in a warm, vintage-inspired Classic Sunburst, this A-style mandolin projects with punchy articulation and bright clarity, making it an excellent fit for bluegrass, Americana, folk, and acoustic ensemble settings. Its solid spruce top and maple back and sides provide a vibrant, well-balanced voice, while the F-holes offer improved projection and focus for ensemble playing.

The MD505-CS is built for players who value both performance and playability. The 13 7/8" scale length, 12" radius ebony fingerboard, and Jescar fretwire offer a familiar, responsive feel, while the gloss-finished maple neck features a comfortable profile that suits fast leads and rhythm work alike. Additional premium touches include an adjustable ebony bridge, cast aluminum tailpiece, Pingwell tuners, and an elegant ivoroid-bound top. A fitted hardshell case is included for protection and convenience on the go.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Series: MD500 Series
• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Color: Classic Sunburst

Body

• Body Material: Solid Maple (Back & Sides)
• Body Top Material: Solid Spruce
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: A-Style with F-Hole

Neck

• Headstock Type: Traditional Eastman A-Style
• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Rounded V
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Depth: 0.876" at 1st Fret, 0.985" at 8th Fret
• Neck Construction: Dovetail Joint
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Position Inlays: Pearl Dots
• Side Dots: Black
• Number of Frets: 23
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.094”
• Fret Size: Jescar FW37053
• Scale Length: 13.875”

Hardware

• Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
• Bridge Cover/Tail Piece: Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
• Bridge Mounting: Floating
• Pickguard: None
• Hardware Finish: Nickel
• Tuning Machines: Pingwell RM-1583N-26A
• Strings: D’Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
• Strap Buttons: Ebony Peg at Heel
• Output Jack: None

Miscellaneous

• Accessories: Hex Wrench
• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case Included
• Serial Number: N2402219
• Manufacture Date: January 2025