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David Grisman and Eastman Strings are collaborating on a new
line of acoustic instruments—The Dawg Collection by Eastman.
Based on rare examples from David's personal collection, the line is inspired by
classic instruments from the Golden Age of American luthiery, as well as new
designs by contemporary builders.
As Dawg explains, "I don't think the world needs another attempted Lloyd
Loar mandolin copy. I've always enjoyed the diversity of obtainable voices from
many other worthy designs, past and present, like those I explored sonically
(and historically) on the Tone Poems series of CDs for Acoustic Disc. I'm also
very impressed with Eastman's commitment to both quality and value, in addition
to their interest in producing some of these fabulous instrument designs.
The first model in the series will be available on November 1, 2008. In
collaboration with Italian builder Corrado Giacomel, Eastman will build a
mandolin inspired by Giacomel's J-5 model that the Dawg is currently playing
with his quintet.
"We feel so fortunate to be able to work with David Grisman and Mr.
Giacomel to create these really special mandolins." commented Saul
Friedgood of Eastman. "I'll never forget the reaction from our luthiers
when they saw Mr. Giacomel's mandolin for the first time," "They were
in awe, and our head luthier commented that the instrument must have been
designed by Pablo Picasso!"
$3,495
Mandolin 900 Models
The "crème de la crème" of Eastman’s fine
mandolins. Luxurious upgraded features include AAA quality highly flamed maple,
gold plated hardware, hand-bound multi-ply maple wood binding on headstock and
body, veneer on back of headstock. Available in our Blonde or Sunburst finish.
MD915
F-style with F-holes
List Price: $2,850
Mandolin 800 Models
Similar to the 600 series but with the following upgrades:
Gold or nickel plated hardware, highly flamed maple, back and sides, 3-ply
binding on the headstock and body, as well as side binding. Available in our
Classic or Sunburst finish.
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MD815 Blond
F-style with F-holes
List Price: $1,950
Other Eastman Mandolins on
order but not shown:
Mandolin 600 Models
This fully hand-carved mandolin is handcrafted with a
solid flamed maple back and sides and an aged spruce top. Upgrades include
Schaller nickel plated tuners, a single-ply headstock, back binding, and 3-ply
binding on top. Available in our Classic or Sunburst finish.
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MD615
F-style with F-holes
List Price: $1,550
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