Eastman MD915 RM

[yankees1]

Has anyone held and played on this Eastman model mando ( Md915 RM) ? Your opinions on tone and looks?

[JEStanek]

I don't know what the RM is for but I have an Eastman 805D (two pointer) and used to have an Eastman 814 (F4 style). If it's a varnished one, it will sound a bit different than other Eastman models. Often, folks say that in a room full of Eastmans, the higher the number does not always = best sound. Sometimes its the 9XX sometimes its the 5XX. Maybe that means their consistent across the line, relatively speaking, with normal instrument variations.

the difference between the 5, 6, 8, and 900 models is fanciness of wood, binding level, and tuners (different for the 500 models but still quite serviceable). I suspect they are all still carved with the same level of attention to detail.

I really like the Eastman line of instruments from the entry models 50X through the David Grisman models. I think to improve on the Eastman you currently have, you would need them in hand to hear each specific one, or consider getting an oval hole since (if I recall correctly) you have an F hole model.

Jamie

[allenhopkins]

Based on this description, I'd say the "RM" is for red maple back & sides:
New Eastman MD915RM F-Style Mandolin - Classic Finish
F style - F hole
27" x 10" x 1 23/32" Body Dimensions
Handcarved Solid Adirondack Spruce Top
Parallel bracing
AAA Handcarved Highly-Flamed North-American Solid Red Maple
Full Curly Maple Body Binding
Ebony Headstock Veneer (front & back)
Neck Length: 6 15/16"
Scale Length: 13 7/8"
Nut Width: 1 3/32" nominal bone nut
12" Radiused Ebony Fingerboard
Dunlop #6310 Frets
Abalone Inlays
Fitted Ebony Adjustable Bridge
Gold Plated Nickel Cast Tailpiece
Schaller Tuners
D'Addario J74 Strings
Classic Finish (spirit varnish)

Nice looking instrument. EBay "Buy It Now" from guitarsplus is $2,286.

[SChase@EastmanStrings]

The new MD915RM is outstanding!

Many people have expressed how much they like our MD815/v which we introduced at the beginning of last year...well, the 915RM is like the 815v on steroids!

A few people got to play it at winter and summer NAMM so hopefully they can chime in here.