Eastman MD305 A-Style Mandolin - Amberburst with Gig Bag

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The Eastman MD305 A-Style delivers old-school mandolin character with a refined feel that makes it hard to put down. Finished in a warm Amberburst Truetone satin, it has the kind of understated vintage look that feels immediately familiar—golden amber hues fading into darker edges with just enough glow to show off the wood underneath. The satin finish keeps the instrument resonant and lively while giving it a broken-in feel right out of the case. From bluegrass runs to folk accompaniment, this mandolin carries a classic voice with a smooth, approachable personality.

Its solid Adirondack spruce top and solid maple back and sides create the crisp attack and woody chop players expect from a great A-style mandolin. Adirondack spruce brings quick response and plenty of headroom, while the maple body keeps notes focused, punchy, and articulate with excellent projection. The dual f-holes add that traditional snap and openness, making chords bark cleanly while single-note lines stay sharp and expressive. Whether you’re playing rhythm in a jam or cutting through with lead work, the MD305 has a lively, energetic voice that feels balanced and musical.

Eastman rounds out the package with thoughtful details that elevate the playing experience, including an ebony fingerboard and adjustable compensated ebony bridge for smooth feel and accurate response across the neck. Vintage-style open gear tuners, ivoroid top binding, pearl inlays, and the satin amberburst finish all lean into its timeless aesthetic without feeling overly flashy. Lightweight, responsive, and packed with rich acoustic character, the MD305 is the kind of mandolin that inspires you to keep picking long after you meant to stop.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None

Body

• Body Shape: A-Style
• Top Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce
• Top Finish: Truetone Satin
• Top Color: Amberburst
• Back & Sides Material: Solid Maple
• Back Configuration: 2-Piece
• Back & Sides Finish: Truetone Satin
• Bracing: Mandolin
• Binding Material: Ivoroid Top
• Soundholes: Two F-Holes 

Neck

• Neck Profile: A-Style
• Neck Material: Maple
• Scale Length: 13-7/8"
• Nut Width: 1-3/16"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Pearl Dots
• Fingerboard Binding: None
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Fingerboard Spacing: 1-5/8"
• Fretwire: Jescar FW37053
• Neck Finish: Truetone Satin
• Neck Joint: Set
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Pearl Logo
• Headplate Finish: Truetone Satin
• Truss Rod: Single Action

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Adjustable Compensated
• Bridge Material: Ebony
• Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum
• Nut Material: Bone
• Tuners: Vintage Open Gear Tuners
• Pickguard: None

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Strings: D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
• Case/Gig Bag: Padded Gig Bag
• Serial Number: N2507010
• Manufacture Date: 2025