Eastman MD304 Classic

An MD304 Classic Designed for the "Vintage" Sound of Oval Soundhole Instruments

With its A-Style body and oval soundhole, the MD304 Classic fits into an aesthetic and sonic signature appreciated for its warmth and smoothness in the upper spectrum. The satin finish highlights the instrument's understated elegance while promoting a smooth playing feel, and the choice of woods and hardware aims for a balanced, expressive, and easy-to-control response.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

This MD304 Classic is well suited for advanced beginner to intermediate musicians seeking a responsive all-solid wood instrument, as well as for more experienced players wanting a rounder tone than a model with "f" holes. Its character is particularly adapted to folk, traditional, Celtic repertoires and melodic accompaniment, where a soft attack and good note sustain are appreciated.

Sound Characteristics

The solid spruce top provides definition, dynamics, and clarity in the attack, while the solid maple back and sides add precision and structured projection. The oval soundhole encourages a fuller midrange response, with natural sustain and a "singing" feel ideal for melodic lines. The ebony fingerboard and adjustable compensated ebony bridge contribute to stability, intonation, and clear articulation across the entire fretboard.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and balance, you can choose mandolin string sets with the same gauge as the factory-installed ones: D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140. A clip-on tuner is also a practical and universal choice for this type of instrument.

Technical specifications

Body Style	A-Style with oval soundhole	Nut	bone, 25.4 mm / 1"
Top	solid spruce	Nut Height	0.018" / 0.46 mm
Back and Sides	solid maple	Neck/Heel Finish	satin
Body Dimensions	4 3/8" / 111.1 mm x 10" / 254 mm x 1 7/8" / 47.6 mm	Logo	maple headstock
Binding	top	Inlay	pearl dots
Binding Material	ivoroid	Hardware Color	nickel
Rosette	diamond pattern	Tailpiece	Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece
Side Color	black	Bridge	adjustable compensated ebony
Body Finish	satin	Tuners	Proline J-105
Neck Material	maple	String Spacing	28 mm / 1.10"
Fingerboard	ebony	Strap Button	ebony
Fingerboard Radius	30.48" / 774.2 mm	Action Height	0.060" / 1.52 mm and 0.050" / 1.27 mm
Truss Rod	single action	Strings	D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
Fretwire	23 Jescar FW37053	Case	padded gig bag
Scale Length	13 7/8" / 352.4 mm