Eastman MDO305 Classic

Name: MDO305 Classic
Brand: Eastman
SKU: 393273
Price: 1099.00 EUR
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EAN : 0846940037566

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Essential Information About the Eastman MDO305 Classic Guitar

All-solid wood construction: solid spruce top and solid maple back/sides for quick response and great projection.
Style A body with f-holes: precise attack, present mids, and excellent note-to-note definition.
Playing comfort: maple neck, ebony fingerboard, and 23 Jescar frets for a smooth feel across the entire range.
Ready to carry: includes padded Eastman gig bag.

MDO305 Classic

1.099,00 €VAT incl.

0,00 € Ecotax included

Reference price

A "Classic" Designed in the Spirit of Traditional Archtop Instruments

The MDO305 Classic follows a decidedly traditional approach: a carved body, an elegant Style A shape, and a sober aesthetic highlighted by ivoroid binding. Its choice of noble woods and satin finish aim for natural vibration and a clear acoustic character, ideal for musicians seeking an expressive and responsive instrument.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

This guitar is primarily intended for intermediate to advanced guitarists and instrumentalists who want a distinctive, lively, and articulate acoustic instrument. Its temperament is particularly suited to precise rhythmic playing and clear melodic lines, in genres such as folk, traditional music, bluegrass, or dynamic acoustic accompaniment. A motivated beginner can also find an excellent development instrument here thanks to its intonation and comfort.

Sound Characteristics

The solid spruce top provides attack, projection, and a wide dynamic range, while the solid maple back and sides enhance definition, brightness, and note separation. The Style A body with f-holes promotes a more focused and direct sound, with present mids and a percussive response, particularly effective in ensemble playing. The ebony fingerboard and bridge contribute to a precise feel and clear articulation, with well-controlled sustain for a clean and readable output.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, you can stick with the same string gauge: D'Addario J80 (identical set to the factory-installed strings).

Technical specifications

Body style	Style A with f-holes	Nut height	0.018" / 0.46 mm
Body dimensions	12" x 15 5/8" x 1 27/32" / 305 x 397 x 48 mm	Truss rod	single action
Top	solid spruce	Frets	23 Jescar FW37053
Back and sides	solid maple	Inlays	pearl dots
Binding	top	Logo	maple headstock
Binding material	ivoroid	Hardware color	nickel
Side color	black	Tailpiece	stamped chrome-plated brass
Finish	Satin Finish	Bridge	ebony
Neck material	maple	Tuners	quality geared tuners
Fingerboard	ebony	Strap buttons	ebony
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Action height	5/64" bass - 3/64" treble / 1.98 mm bass - 1.19 mm treble
Scale length	21" / 533 mm	Strings	D'Addario J80
Nut width	25.4 mm / 1"	Case	padded Eastman gig bag

Questions frequently asked

Eastman MDO305 Classic: what music styles is it suitable for?

This model is suitable for folk, traditional music, bluegrass, and dynamic acoustic accompaniment. Its Style A S-hole body promotes a direct and percussive response.

What woods are used on the MDO305 Classic?

The top is solid spruce, while the back and sides are solid maple. This construction provides attack and projection, with good note definition.

Is the neck comfortable for melodic playing?

The maple neck features an ebony fingerboard with a 12-inch (305 mm) radius. The scale length is 21 inches (533 mm), the nut width is 25.4 mm, and there are 23 Jescar FW37053 frets, defining a precise setup. The advertised action is 1.98 mm on the low side and 1.19 mm on the high side.