Over the past few days I have been fortunate enough to acquire two new (at least to me) Eastman mandolins. The first is the "F." It is an early model 615 that has been modified. It has a shortened Florida, upgraded Shaller German gold plated tuners, and Randy Wood bridge, large frets. This was my instructor's stage mandolin.
The second is the short scale MD 804V (varnish.) This is the only one in the U.S at least according to Kyle at the Mando Shop and confirmed by Eastman. It has a brilliant tone and deep bass. I am indeed impressed, but still getting use to the neck joining at the 10th fret.
Durn -mandolins can sure be pretty!
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