Handcrafted mandolins that pay tribute to traditional build methods and body styles while delivering a balanced and refined tone. All Eastman mandolins are built in their own workshops in Beijing by an expert team of luthiers and craftspeople.
Options for the Right Sound
Known for having more treble attack and percussive “chop” than oval hole instruments, F-hole mandolins are the first choice in ensemble settings where volume competition can be an issue. Oval-hole mandolins possess throaty and vocal tonal characteristics that are wonderfully compatible with mandolin orchestras, and Celtic/folk music.
F-Hole Mandolins
Known for having more treble attack and percussive "chop" than oval hole instruments, F-hole mandolins are the first choice in ensemble settings where volume competition can be an issue.
Browse F-Hole MandolinsOval-Hole Mandolins
Oval-hole mandolins possess throaty and vocal tonal characteristics that are wonderfully compatible with mandolin orchestras, and Celtic/folk music. These mandolins also produce a perceived ambient reverb, due to the oval-hole opening lying directly below the courses of strings.
Browse Oval-Hole MandolinsUnderstanding Eastman Mandolin
Eastman build quality, attention to detail and forward thinking designs make then one of the most desirable affordable instruments around. All hand crafted using the same traditional methods but with a modern touch. They are simply superb.