Eastman MD615-GB Goldburst
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The Essentials to Know About the Eastman MD615-GB Goldburst Mandolin
The Essentials to Know About the Eastman MD615-GB Goldburst Mandolin
- High-end luthiery: solid spruce top and solid maple back/sides for precise attack and beautiful projection.
- F-Style body with "f" holes: iconic bluegrass aesthetic, with a sharp midrange and excellent presence in a band setting.
- Stage-ready: K&K Duotone pickup for natural and dynamic amplification.
- Comfort and premium finishes: ebony fingerboard, mother-of-pearl "block" inlays, full binding, and glossy Goldburst finish.
Manufacturer Information
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An MD615 Designed for Traditional and Modern Playing
With the MD615-GB, Eastman offers an F-Style mandolin with a decidedly traditional DNA, driven by solid woods and performance-oriented craftsmanship. The Goldburst finish, ivoroid binding (top, back, fingerboard, and headstock), and mother-of-pearl details reinforce its positioning: an elegant instrument built to last, naturally fitting into a demanding approach to acoustic tone and stage use.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This mandolin is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians seeking a responsive, precise, and expressive instrument. Its F-Style body with F-holes is ideal for bluegrass, country, folk, Celtic, and percussive rhythmic playing in ensembles. Thanks to the K&K Duotone, it is also well-suited for amplified setups (concerts, rehearsals, recording).
Sound
The solid spruce top delivers clarity, attack, and a great dynamic range, perfect for fast runs and note-by-note precision. The solid maple back and sides enhance definition, projection, and bite in the mid-high frequencies, with a tight and clear low end. The F-Style body with "f" holes emphasizes immediate response and presence, helping the mandolin "cut through" an acoustic mix. On the amplification side, the K&K Duotone provides an organic and faithful signal, particularly sensitive to right-hand nuances.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and tonal balance, you can stick with the D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 strings (factory-installed set). A suitable pick (medium to heavy gauge) will allow you to fully exploit the attack and projection. A hard case is included: practical for daily transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Body style | F-Style with F-Holes | Frets | 23 Jescar FW37053 |
| Top | solid spruce | Scale length | 13 7/8" / 352 mm |
| Back and sides | solid maple | Inlays | mother-of-pearl blocks |
| Body dimensions | 4.3 cm / 1.69" x 10 cm / 3.94" x 1 7/8" / 47.6 mm | Logo | pearl headstock inlay |
| Binding | top, back, fingerboard, and headstock | Neck and headstock finish | glossy |
| Binding material | ivoroid | Hardware color | nickel |
| Side color | black | Tailpiece | Eastman cast aluminum |
| Body finish | glossy | Bridge | compensated adjustable ebony |
| Neck material | maple | String spacing | 2.8 cm / 28 mm / 1.10" |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Tuners | Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A |
| Radius | 30.48 cm / 12" | Strap buttons | ebony |
| Truss rod | single action | Action height | 0.060" / 1.52 mm and 0.050" / 1.27 mm |
| Nut | bone | Pickup | K&K Duotone |
| Nut width | 25.4 mm / 1" | Strings | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 |
| Nut height | 0.018" / 0.46 mm | Case | hard shell case included |
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Questions frequently asked
What styles can be played with an Eastman MD615-GB Goldburst F-Style mandolin?
This model is suitable for bluegrass, country, folk, and Celtic repertoires. Its F-Style body with f-holes promotes an immediate response adapted to rhythmic ensemble playing.
Can the MD615-GB be amplified on stage?
A K&K Duotone pickup is integrated to capture playing nuances and provide an organic signal for concerts, rehearsals, or recordings.
What are the scale length and nut width of this mandolin?
The scale length measures 352 mm, or 13 7/8 inches. The bone nut has a width of 25.4 mm. The ebony fingerboard has a 12-inch radius and features 23 Jescar FW37053 frets.
What strings and case are provided?
The mandolin comes fitted with a set of D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 strings. A Hardshell Case is included for transportation and protection.
What sound do the solid spruce and maple woods provide?
The solid spruce top delivers clarity and attack. The solid maple back and sides enhance projection as well as definition in the mid-high frequencies.
