My New Eastman615

[Onesound]

Here is a front view of my new Eastman 615, sn108. #The colors are a little brighter in the picture than they truly are in the flesh. #Note the sound hole binding. #Really cool, and not typical for this model.

http://home.comcast.net/~ab3hn/eastman615_frontfull.jpg

Back View:

http://home.comcast.net/~ab3hn/eastman615_back.jpg

And a close up of the scroll:
http://home.comcast.net/~ab3hn/eastman615_scroll.jpg

I am totally impressed with the workmanship, quality of woods and the tone for the price. #It may not measure up tone wise to an Oldwave (for example), but I'm real happy with it, never the less.

Cheers,
#Brian

[meskalito]

Another gorgeous Eastman. Great back. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/blues.gif

[JEStanek]

Welcome to the Eastman fold.
Jamie (MD814 sn22)

[diamond ace]

Very Nice! I have seen a few of the 600 series with bound F-holes. All of them were "early" SN like yours. My 615 is SN 128 and does not have teh boud F-holes. I had a 605 a style SN 40 that had bound F-holes. I wish on of my Eastmans had bound sound holes. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mad.gif

[Lane Pryce]

Nice wood and a killer mandolin.Congratulations!!!!Lp

[RichM]

My Eastman 615 has bound soundholes. In fact, it's overall pretty flashy for a 615!

[Kbone]

My 615 had the bound soundholes also, these are great mandos for the price - enjoy

[Onesound]

Nice looking 615, RichM.

I am pleasantly surprised at just how loud mine is, and its not at all harsh. Rather it has a nice, sweet tone. I am anxious to put some decent strings on it, as I'm told the stock strings are mediocure at best. Thing is, I can't put it down long enough to change strings. http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif
-brian

[Lane Pryce]

Don't forget the setup!!It will make all the difference in the world in playability. Lp

[prayerbone]

hi iam new to the mandolin but i really fell in love with the 515..it was a bit of a stretch £ wise but i just ordered one woohoooo..iam in heaven i cant wait till it arrives!! seems if i suck i can't blame the mandolin lol aj

[Onesound]

Congrats prayerbone,

A guality F style mando has always seemed to be just beyond my financial reach until the Eastman's came along. #I consider mine to be one of the best instrument purchases I've ever made. #Just keep in mind that it's not a Gibson or other high end custom instrument. #And, who knows, maybe in 50 or 60 years (well past my lifetime) our early Eastman's will be quite the collectors dream. #In any event, I expect my recent case of MAS to now be in remission for quite a few years. #http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif
Cheers,
#Brian

[EastmanGordon]

Onesound,
welcome to the family!

I will be writing a note to the manager of the workshop, that kind of flame should be used in the more expensive instruments. We must have made a mistake here, could you mail the mando back and we will send you a less flamed model.
Just joking,
Gordon

[prayerbone]

http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif #and me gordan this is one family i want to be in lol its a beaut! http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

[Onesound]

Hi Gordon,
Yea, right, send it back. #Ha... #Over my dead body! #My Eastman ownership is all your fault, BTW, and thanks to the Washington DC gathering last December that you hosted.
Cheers,
#Brian

[prayerbone]

hi i posted these elsewhere but want to show u all as ur fans..these r the shop pics

[prayerbone]

another shot of the back from store

[ab4usa]

Brian,

Glad you finally got a new mandolin. Where did you go to get it?

[Onesound]

Alan, you have a PM.
Cheers,
Brian

[prayerbone]

hi..well it came today..its soooo pretty i got to agree with the above post very sweet tone even to my beginners ears..i got to give a lot of thks to trevor at amc in uk, hes been a great help and very patient with all my emails,i must of drove him crazy lol..man i was so nervous tuning her up ..aj http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/mandosmiley.gif

[Aran]

This is giving me MAS:p

[Onesound]

Congrats prayerbone!