Eastman Md605-Gb Goldburst
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An A-style with F-holes Designed for Modern Acoustic Repertoires
With its A-style silhouette and F-holes, the MD605-GB fits within the aesthetic and construction of mandolins favored in American acoustic music. Within the Eastman range, it emphasizes meticulous lutherie and high-end details (ivoroid binding, mother-of-pearl inlays and logo), while remaining focused on efficiency: a responsive, reliable mandolin ready to be amplified thanks to its K&K system.
For Which Musicians and Styles?
This mandolin is aimed at intermediate to advanced players seeking immediate dynamics and excellent note-by-note clarity. It excels in bluegrass, folk, country, and Celtic repertoires, and is very comfortable when amplified. The maple neck and ebony fingerboard with a 12" / 305 mm radius promote precise placement, suitable for both percussive chords and fast runs.
Sound Characteristics
The solid spruce top provides clarity, dynamic range, and excellent "pop" on attack, while the solid maple (back and sides) enhances definition, projection, and note separation in an acoustic mix. The F-holes emphasize a direct and focused sound, particularly appreciated for "chop" rhythm playing. The compensated and adjustable ebony bridge refines intonation and comfort, and the bone nut adds precision and articulation. When plugged in, the K&K Duotone delivers an organic sound; to get the best out of it, a high input impedance preamp/DI (1 megaohm or higher) is recommended.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay as close as possible to the original feel, prefer phosphor bronze mandolin strings 11-40. A chromatic clip-on tuner and a case humidifier will help stabilize tuning and lutherie throughout the seasons. For key changes, a mandolin-specific capo is perfectly suited, and a thin strap will fit well thanks to the existing strap buttons.
Technical specifications
| Body style | A-style with F-holes |
| Top | solid spruce |
| Back and sides | solid maple |
| Body finish | Goldburst (golden body); side color: black |
| Binding | ivoroid (top, back, fingerboard, headstock) |
| Tailpiece | Eastman cast aluminum |
| Hardware | nickel |
| Bridge | compensated ebony, adjustable |
| Body dimensions | 4.3" / 109 mm x 10" / 254 mm x 1 7/8" / 48 mm |
| Case | hard case included |
| Neck material | maple |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm |
| Scale length | 13 7/8" / 352 mm |
| Nut | bone, width 1" / 25.4 mm |
| Nut height | 0.018" / 0.46 mm |
| Number of frets | 23, Jescar FW37053 fretwire |
| Truss rod | single action |
| Inlays | mother-of-pearl dots; mother-of-pearl headstock logo |
| Pickup | K&K Duotone (passive piezo system) |
| Controls | no onboard controls |
| Tuners | Pingwell RM-1583N-26A |
| Strap buttons | ebony |
| String spacing at bridge | 1.10" / 28 mm |
| Strings installed | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 11-40 |
| Action height (low/high) | 0.060" / 1.52 mm; 0.050" / 1.27 mm |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman MD605-GB suitable for amplified bluegrass?
The solid spruce top and solid maple back provide a defined attack suitable for chop rhythms. The passive K&K Duotone piezo system allows for organic-sounding amplification. A preamp or DI box with an input impedance of at least 1 megaohm is recommended.
What sound do the F-holes provide on this mandolin?
The F-holes offer a direct and focused response, particularly suited to bluegrass, folk, country, and Celtic repertoires.
What strings come factory-installed on the MD605-GB?
D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 strings are factory-installed, corresponding to an 11-40 gauge recommended to maintain the intended feel.
Is the neck suitable for fast passages?
The maple neck combines an ebony fingerboard with a 12-inch / 305 mm radius. The 352 mm scale length and 23 Jescar FW37053 frets provide suitable positioning for fast playing.
Is a case included with this mandolin?
A hard case is included with the instrument.
