Eastman Mandolins at Gianna Violins

Mandolin players talk
about how an instrument
does or does not ‘bark.’
Well, the only new
mandolins I’ve eve played
that barked - with the
exception of one Gilchrist
that’s better than any of
the Loars I ever had - are
a couple of Eastmans.
They’re really good.

David Bromberg quoted
by Dan Forte in Vintage
Guitar, July 2007

Fine handcrafted mandolins, carefully set up in our shop

General Descriptions to the left

Mandolins in Stock:

F Mandolins
A Mandolins
Oval Hole Mandolins
Mandolin Family - Mandocello & Mandola

Eastman mandolins have established a new benchmark for performance at a modest
price. These instruments are completely hand carved by highly trained professional
luthiers. We're one of the largest dealers in Eastman mandolin in the world!
Call toll free 866 884 6546 or use mail@giannaviolins.com to request information.

Email for a .pdf of our stock and our very competitive prices, including specials
Our prices include basic setup, case, lower 48 shipping
Eastman mandolin specification table
Unique mandovoodootm optimization only $100 additional, normally $150 (only $50
refunded if mandolin returned)
Case upgrades available, inquire for current inventory
We back these products with our 100% guarantee
FOB Gianna Violins, Friendsville, TN, terms
Mandolins in stock - we list all our images and details at our eBay mandovoodoo
store, but call 866 884 6546 toll free for information or to order.
WE'LL CHECK ON AVAILABILITY AND ORDER IN ANYTHING YOU WANT!!!!

The Eastman mandolin line:

Sunburst, classic violin brown, golden age, blond finishes
Lacquer and spirit varnish finishes
Wood shell (stock) and fiberglass (upgraded) cases
Completely hand carved by trained luthiers, not factory workers
Tone bar bracing ( the occasional modified X comes through)
Bound ebony fingerboard
Bound headstock except 500 level
Traditional low-profile frets
13 7/8" scale
Oval hole models have short neck, F hole models have long neck
12" radiused fingerboard
Fitted ebony adjustable bridge
1 3/32" nominal bone nut
Cast tailpiece
D'Addario J74 medium gauge strings
Set up at Gianna's
Lifetime warranty
Left handed mandolins available at a slight surcharge
Case upgrades available (see menu left)
Not sure what to select? See our guide for beginners.
Walrus upgrades available
Mandovoodoo (tm) optimization available, only $100 with purchase

Services & Upgrades

Mandovoodoo Optimization $100, nonrefundable
Cumberland Acoustics Bridge Upgrade $85
Husky Walrus Bridge Upgrade: $155
Husky Walrus Nut Upgrade: $55
Both Husky upgrades, $200 - great performance!!!!
Long Hollow Leather Softie Strap $14.95
Long Hollow Leather Premier Strap $16.95
NOW IN STOCK - a range of SPURGEON STRAPS $20

F style F hole mandolins

MD915 curly maple binding, gold fittings $2850 list
MD815V triple bound, $1995 list, AA woods, spirit varnish, red spruce top
MD815 triple bound, AA woods $1950 list
MD615 standard binding, pretty wood $1550 list
MD515 basic model, great value, $1250 list

A style F hole mandolins

MD805 triple bound, $1250 list, AA woods, spirit
MD605 standard binding, pretty wood $950 list
MD505 basic model, great value, $750 list

Two point F hole mandolins

MD905D curly maple binding $1850 list
MD805D triple bound, $1350 list, AA woods

F style oval hole mandolins

MD914 curly maple binding $2850 list
MD814 triple bound, AA woods $1950 list
MD614 standard binding, pretty wood $1550 list
MD514 basic model, great value $1250 list

A style oval hole mandolins

MD804 triple bound, AA woods, $1250 list
MD604 standard binding, pretty wood
MD504 basic model, great value

Two point oval hole mandolins

MD904D curly maple binding $1850 list
MD804D triple bound, $1350 list, AA woods

Mandola & mandocello

MDA815, F style F hole fancy, sometimes available, inquire
MDA615, F style, F hole, very nice! $1995 list
MDC805, based on 16" F hole archtop guitar body, big sound, $2395 list

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