The Mandocello isn't an instrument that you see very often, unlike its smaller brother. The mandolin family was invented in the Baroque period and the mostly used by popular Italian players. The instruments disappeared for a while until the Golden Era of mandolins began in the 19th centurey. Gibson started making mandolins en -cellos with arched backs and tops and became one of the most renowned builders of mandolin instruments. Eastman took on the challenge of recreating these specialty instruments and definitely outdid themselves.
The body is made of highly flamed maple back and sides, paired with a spruce top and a maple neck, which results in warm, strong and mellow tone that has excellent projection. Although she is based on the later Gibson-version of the mandocello, Eastman made sure to include their own unique body design, which means she can tackle Baroque-esqe cello pieces as well.
Gear:
Eastman MDC804 Mandocello: www.tfoa.eu/en/shop/mdc804-ea...
Neumann KM184 Pair
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