{"product_id":"merlefest-2026-eastman-md404-bk-5548","title":"*Stage Ready* Eastman MD404-BK A-Style Oval Hole Mandolin #5548","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sr-block { border: 1px solid #c8e6d8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; background: #f4fbf7; }\n  .sr-block-badge { display: inline-block; background: #1a7a54; color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }\n  .sr-block-headline { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 0.6rem; line-height: 1.5; }\n  .sr-block-detail { font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 1rem; }\n  .sr-block-footer { border-top: 1px solid #c8e6d8; padding-top: 0.75rem; font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; }\n  .sr-block-footer a { color: #1a7a54; text-decoration: underline; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sr-block\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"sr-block-badge\"\u003eStage Ready\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sr-block-headline\"\u003eThis instrument is being sold under our Stage Ready designation due to cosmetic imperfections that do not affect its structural integrity, playability, or tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sr-block-detail\"\u003eStage Ready Condition Note: There is a slight finish imperfection in the soundhole binding. No other noticeable dings or blemishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"sr-block-footer\"\u003eAll Stage Ready instruments are inspected and set up by our certified repair technicians. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theacousticshoppe.com\/pages\/stage-ready\"\u003eLearn more about our Stage Ready program.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Eastman MD404 is an entry point into real carved-top mandolin tone, built as an oval-hole A-style instrument rather than the punchier F-hole design of Eastman's higher MD500-series models. That oval soundhole, paired with a solid spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides, gives it a warmer, rounder voice that leans more toward old-time and Celtic playing than aggressive bluegrass chop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's still built on the same core hardware most Eastman mandolins share: an ebony fingerboard and adjustable compensated bridge, a cast aluminum tailpiece, and nickel-plated Pingwell tuners, all finished in gloss black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a practical, well-built mandolin for a player who wants genuine tone and Eastman fit-and-finish without needing F-hole bark, and it ships in a hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSerial #N2405548 — this listing is for the exact instrument shown in the photos above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastman Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51590012567869,"sku":"N2405548","price":864.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/StageReadyEastmanMD404-BKA-StyleOvalHoleMandolin_5548-1.jpg?v=1787936676","url":"https:\/\/theacousticshoppe.com\/products\/merlefest-2026-eastman-md404-bk-5548","provider":"The Acoustic Shoppe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}