Eastman MD404 A-Style Oval-Hole Black

Features

Eastman MD404 Black

A-Style Mandolin with Oval Soundhole and Hard Case

The Eastman MD404 Black is an A-style mandolin with an oval soundhole, finished in a sleek high-gloss black lacquer. Designed for players seeking a warm, articulate response, it’s ideal for melodic leads, rich rhythm playing, and acoustic environments.

Built with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, this model delivers natural, deep tonal projection. The maple neck with an ebony fingerboard provides a premium playing feel, while the 23 Jescar frets and adjustable ebony bridge ensure precise intonation and consistent performance.

Thanks to its oval soundhole, the MD404 BK offers a warmer, rounder tone compared to F-hole models, making it a perfect fit for folk, classical, blues, and singer-songwriter accompaniment.

Specifications:

• Series: A-Style Oval-Hole
• Neck: Maple
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12"
• Nut Width: 1-3/32" (bone nut)
• Frets: 23 Jescar FW37053
• Scale Length: 13 7/8"
• Body Style: A-Style with oval soundhole
• Body Dimensions: 26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
• Top: Solid spruce
• Back and Sides: Solid mahogany
• Truss Rod: Single action
• Binding: Top only
• Binding Material: Ivoroid
• Logo: Pearl headstock inlay
• Inlays: Pearl dot markers
• Side Dot Marker Color: Black
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Neck/Headstock Finish: Gloss
• Hardware Color: Nickel
• Tailpiece: Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece
• Bridge: Compensated, adjustable ebony bridge
• String Spacing: 1 5/8"
• Nut Height: 0.018"
• Tuning Machines: Pingwell RM-1583N-26A
• Strap Button: Ebony
• Strings: Phosphor Bronze 11–40
• Case: Hardshell case included