Eastman MD-515-CS

Description

The range of options in Eastman's 500 Series mean there's a fit for just about every mandolinist out there - and for those of us who like our instruments to look just as good as they sound, the MD-515-CS readily answers the bell. Taking the basic build sheet of the MD-515 and bolstering it with an attention-grabbing sunburst top, the MD-515-CS is replete in all the attributes pickers look for, with a bright, crisp treble, powerful mids that leap to the forefront in your chop chords, and loads of volume, even right off the shelf. The neckfeel is sleek and comfortable, with a modern, radiused fingerboard to aid you in pulling off closed chords. It's an excellent option for an intermediate mandolinist ready to take a real step into the world of bluegrass, but without spending the many thousands that American-made or vintage F-styles generally command. Included in the price is an Eastman soft-shell case.