HeHeHeHeHe
Just took possession of a new (to me) Eastman 305 in showroom fresh condition. It's actually a LA-305 but what do I care about that. The original owner bought it two years ago and put it away unplayed. It is essentially a brand new instrument. It is totally playable, no adjustments are necessary at all. A total stunner. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to go make my fingers bleed.
We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams
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Nice!
The LA-305 is just labeled for music and arts. Otherwise the same mandolin as the MD305. Nice!
Robert Fear
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"Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't.
" - Pete Seeger
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Nice one Roger! Really like the 305 - my youngest son just got one a couple of weeks ago and it’s a great mandolin. Not just “for the money” - it’s a seriously good mandolin. Enjoy!
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Isn't a new mandolin the ticket to giddyness?
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Was it this one?
https://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/s...305-for-192-48
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Nice, the MD315 started me on my mando journey. I got it on a whim from a music store going out of business and well...you know, two more mandos later I still have it and play it and really like. It’s a keeper for sure. Congrats!
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No they wouldn't ship. I got it locally on Craigslist. The seller got it new from the local Music and Arts on black Friday 2016 and put it away for two years unplayed. He tried to sell it last spring but got no takers. When he relisted it last week at a reduced price I counted my money and realizing I could put together the money today, jumped on it. He actually brought it to me this morning so I didn't even try to haggle. It was an absolutely perfect specimen ready to play with the gig bag in equally perfect condition and a rather nice leather strap. It even still has the original j74s. He even had the warranty card and register receipt. It is stunming in appearance and tone and plays like butter. This one is easily a keeper.Originally Posted by rowka
We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams
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Awesome! Enjoy!
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did you also get the original bill of sales ?. if so register it for its warranty rights & enjoy it. sorry its 3.21 am here & I am a little cross eyed. was in the hospital Friday & I am still a little out of it. send in the paper man & register it.
Last edited by mandolin tony; Sep-08-2018 at 2:24am. Reason: add a comment
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Pictures, pictures, pictures . . . .
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Roger, that is a fabulous deal! Sounds like a nice one...enjoy.
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This is the best I could do on the quick.
I registered her online this morning, but I'm a little iffy about the tailpiece. I may want to go for a cast one.I also have a set of Rubners laying around. any opinions on those upgrades?
We are the music makers,
And we are the dreamers of dreams
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That does look clean!
Aside from looking a little cheap, I have never had a problem with the stamped tailpieces on the 305/315.
Robert Fear
http://www.folkmusician.com
"Education is when you read the fine print; experience is what you get when you don't.
" - Pete Seeger
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