Eastman PCH-M104-NAT Natural
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Essential Information About the Eastman PCH-M104-NAT Natural Mandolin
Essential Information About the Eastman PCH-M104-NAT Natural Mandolin
- Solid Spruce Top: precise attack, beautiful projection, and dynamic response, ideal for working on pick playing.
- A-Style Body with oval soundhole and flat back: a rounder and more singing tone, very pleasant for melodic playing.
- Playing Comfort: maple neck, rosewood fingerboard (12" / 305 mm radius) with 23 Jescar FW43080 frets for good precision across the entire neck.
- Reliable Hardware: adjustable compensated ebony bridge, Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece, satin "Truetone" finish, and padded gig bag included.
Manufacturer Information
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A Mandolin Designed for Accessing the Eastman Universe, Without Compromising on Essentials
The PCH-M104-NAT follows a pragmatic approach: prioritizing elements that make a difference daily (solid top, setup, comfort) while maintaining robust construction and a satin finish that "ages" well over time. Its natural aesthetic, ivoroid purflings on the top, and understated details (pearl dots, black ring rosette) make it an elegant instrument ready for regular practice.
For Which Musicians and Styles?
This mandolin is especially suited for demanding beginners and intermediate players seeking a serious instrument to progress with. The oval soundhole highlights folk, celtic, trad tones and chord accompaniment, while remaining very comfortable for singing melodic themes and acoustic arrangements.
The Sound
The solid spruce soundboard provides clarity, attack, and precision, with a good dynamic range when increasing pick intensity. The laminated mahogany back and sides promote a stable response, with a warm midrange and beautiful homogeneity, useful for accompaniment. The choice of oval soundhole and flat back steers the timbre toward more roundness and sustain, whereas an "f" hole mandolin is often drier and more percussive. The adjustable compensated ebony bridge helps fine-tune intonation and action according to your attack, while the cast aluminum tailpiece ensures good string stability and consistent vibration.
Technical specifications
| Body Style | A-Style with oval soundhole, flat back | Nut Width | 30 mm / 1.18" |
| Top | solid spruce | Frets | 23 Jescar FW43080 |
| Back and Sides | laminated mahogany | Logo | maple headstock |
| Body Dimensions | 2.54 cm x (partial data provided) | Inlays | pearl dots |
| Purflings | top | Neck/Headstock Finish | Truetone Satin |
| Purfling Material | ivoroid | Hardware Color | nickel |
| Rosette | simple black ring | Tailpiece | Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece |
| Side Color | white | Bridge | adjustable compensated ebony |
| Body Finish | Truetone Satin | String Spacing | 2.8 cm / 28 mm / 1.10" |
| Neck Material | maple | Nut Height | 2.6 cm / 26 mm / 1.02" |
| Fingerboard | rosewood | Tuners | quality geared tuners |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Strings | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 |
| Truss Rod | single action | Action Height | 0.060" / 1.52 mm and 0.050" / 1.27 mm |
| Scale Length | 13 7/8" / 352.4 mm | Case | padded gig bag included |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman PCH-M104-NAT suitable for beginner mandolin players?
This model is aimed at demanding beginners and intermediate musicians. Its maple neck features a rosewood fingerboard with a 305 mm radius and a 30 mm nut width.
What sound does the oval soundhole of this mandolin produce?
The oval soundhole and flat back direct the response toward a round tone with more sustain. The solid spruce top provides a precise attack, while the laminated mahogany sides and back support warm midrange frequencies.
Is this mandolin suitable for folk and Celtic music?
The instrument is designed for folk, Celtic, and traditional repertoires, as well as chordal accompaniment. Melodic themes and acoustic arrangements benefit from its solid spruce top.
What is the scale length of the PCH-M104-NAT?
The scale length is 352.4 mm (13 7/8 inches). The fingerboard has 23 Jescar FW43080 frets and a 12-inch radius.
Is a case included with the mandolin?
A padded gig bag is included. The original setup uses D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 strings, secured on an Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece. The ebony compensated bridge is adjustable to fine-tune intonation and action.
