The MD304 is a traditional European A-style mandolin with “teardrop” body and oval sound hole. This style offers a slightly rounder, warmer tone than f-hole mandolins—a bit less cutting and percussive, but still usable for almost any style of playing. 

The carved spruce top and mahogany back/sides adds to the warmth (compared to maple-bodied mandos). The vintage sunburst top with ivoroid rosette and binding offer distinctive contrast to set off the MD304 onstage.

Great looks, great tone—this is a very sharp mandolin at a very reasonable price. And like all Eastmans, it’s well-made and enjoyable to play.

Features

Body Style A-Style
Top Carved Solid Spruce w/ oval hole
Back/Sides Carved Solid Maple
Finish Classic Gloss 
Bracings Parallel
Neck Maple
Fretboard Ebony w/ pearl dot markers, 23 frets
Radius 12"
Nut 1-3/32" Bone 
Scale Length 13-7/8"
Binding Ivoroid on top
Rosette Ivoroid oval and diamonds
Hardware Antique nickel 
Tailpiece Antique nickel
Bridge Fitted Adjustable Ebony 1-5/8" spacing
Tuners Open-back 
Dimensions 26-11/16" x 10" x 1-7/8"
Case Padded gig bag included