Sound Pure's Take
The Eastman MD404 is a traditional A-style mandolin that offers a warm, woody voice with excellent balance and responsiveness. Its solid spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides produces a rounder, more open character than a typical maple-bodied mandolin, making it especially appealing for folk, old-time, Celtic, and singer-songwriter settings. The oval soundhole enhances this warmth, delivering a smooth, rich tone with impressive sustain and depth. Finished in high-gloss black with classic ivoroid binding and pearl appointments, it combines timeless style with dependable craftsmanship. Warm, expressive, and full of vintage-inspired character, the MD404 is a mandolin that invites players to slow down and savor every note.
- Neck Material
- Maple
- Fingerboard
- Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12"
- Nut
- Bone 1-3/32"
- Fretwire
- 23 Jescar FW37053
- Scale Length
- 13 7/8"
- Body Style
- A-Style w/ Oval Hole
- Body Dimensions
- 26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
- Body Top
- Solid Spruce
- Body Back/Sides
- Solid Mahogany
- Truss Rod
- Single Acting
- Binding
- Top
- Binding Material
- Ivoroid
- Logo
- Pearl Headstock
- Inlay
- Pearl Dots
- Side Dot Color
- Black
- Body Finish
- Gloss Finish
- Neck/Headstock Finish
- Gloss Finish
- Hardware Color
- Nickel
- Tailpiece
- Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
- Bridge
- Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- String Spacing
- 1 5/8"
- Nut Height
- 0.018"
- Tuners
- Pingwell RM-1583N-26A
- Strap Peg
- Ebony
- Strings
- D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
- Action Height
- 0.060"/0.050"
- Case
- Hard Shell Case
- Color Options
- Black
- Weight
- 2lbs 2oz
Free 3-Year Warranty
In addition to the standard included manufacturer warranty, virtually all new products carry our exclusive, industry-leading, absolutely free Sound Pure 3-Year Warranty, which includes parts and labor. It's our way of adding real value to the personal touch our small, dedicated team brings to every purchase.
Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27. Read the warranty →
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