Used Eastman MD305 Mandolin - Classic

The Eastman MD305 is a well-crafted A-style mandolin that combines traditional acoustic construction with dependable modern playability. This used MD305 is in very good condition and offers the warm, articulate voice and responsive feel that make it a versatile choice for bluegrass, folk, acoustic ensembles, and players looking for a quality mandolin at a compelling value. With a solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard, and satin finish, this instrument delivers excellent tone and comfortable playability while retaining the classic appearance of an A-style mandolin.

Solid Spruce and Maple Construction

The solid spruce top provides a clear, responsive voice with strong projection, while the solid maple back and sides contribute focused articulation and lively tonal response. The A-style body with F-hole offers a traditional mandolin design well suited to both ensemble playing and acoustic performance.

Comfortable, Responsive Playability

A maple neck paired with a 12" radius ebony fingerboard provides a comfortable playing surface, while 23 Jescar FW37053 frets and a 13 7/8" scale length offer precise feel across the fingerboard. The adjustable compensated ebony bridge and 1 5/8" string spacing provide flexibility for accurate setup and comfortable fretting.

Very Good Used Condition

This Eastman MD305 is in very good condition and remains a strong option for players seeking a quality instrument without the cost of buying new. It features a satin-finished body and neck/headstock, nickel hardware, an Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece, and Proline J-105 tuners. A padded gig bag is included for convenient storage and transportation.

Specifications

• Used – very good condition
• Body style: A-style with F-hole
• Body top: Solid spruce
• Body back and sides: Solid maple
• Neck material: Maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard radius: 12"
• Scale length: 13 7/8"
• Nut: Bone, 1 3/32"
• Frets: 23 Jescar FW37053
• Inlays: Pearl dots
• Binding: Top
• Binding material: Ivoroid
• Body finish: Satin
• Neck/headstock finish: Satin
• Headstock logo: Maple
• Hardware color: Nickel
• Tailpiece: Eastman cast aluminum
• Bridge: Adjustable compensated ebony
• String spacing: 1 5/8"
• Tuners: Proline J-105
• Strap peg: Ebony
• Truss rod: Single acting
• Case: Padded gig bag

A very good condition used Eastman MD305 with solid spruce and maple construction, comfortable playability, and classic A-style mandolin character—an excellent value for bluegrass, folk, and acoustic players.