Eastwood Mandocaster

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$599.00 Price Tier: High-end

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In the Mandolins category, Eastwood Mandocaster is priced in the High-end/Boutique range. This premium gear is built to very high standards and offers premium features.

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If you're seeking a unique twist on traditional mandolin sounds, the Eastwood Mandocaster is your ticket to sonic exploration. Blending vintage aesthetics with modern playability, this electric mandolin offers a distinctive eight-string arrangement that opens up a world of creative possibilities. Its solid alder body delivers a resonant tone, while the sleek maple bolt-on neck ensures smooth, comfortable play. The Mandocaster is equipped with two clear, noise-free single coil pickups, perfect for experimenting with effects pedals or cutting through the mix in a rock band setting. Whether you're a seasoned mandolinist eager to expand your sound palette or a guitarist looking to add a fresh texture to your music, the Mandocaster is a versatile choice that bridges genres and styles with ease.

Key Features:

Solid alder body
Maple bolt-on neck
Dual single coil pickups
Eight-string configuration
Adjustable bridge saddles for precise intonation

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Build quality

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The Mandoblaster's plastic top veneer can peel, requiring refinishing, while its black back and sides are coated in tough autobody undercoat.
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Setup and maintenance

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Owners report difficulty with the Mandoblaster's low string tuning, specifically achieving stable C tuning, often settling for D tuning instead.
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D'Addario plain steel singles in gauge 9 slightly improve E string output but still lag behind other strings.
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Some owners find the action too high, suggesting a professional setup for better playability, particularly for intermediate players transitioning from acoustic mandolins.
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Features and functionality

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The Eastwood Mandostang's E string can be overpowered by the A string, even after pickup adjustments.
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Nickel-wound strings are recommended over bronze for better magnetic interaction, though not available for gauges under 17.
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The Mandocaster lacks humbucker pickups, leading to some hum unless the switch is in the middle position, where pickups cancel noise like a humbucker.
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Comparisons

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BlueStar Mandoblaster offers 4 and 5-string versions, similar to Eastwood Mandocaster, but with differences in string configuration and tuning challenges.
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Users note the nut width on the Mandocaster feels narrower compared to models like the Eastman 515, affecting playability for some.
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Mods and upgrades

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Lipstick or rail style pickups are suggested for even sound distribution, though modifications to the instrument are required.
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User experience

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Adjusting pickup tilt can improve E string balance but negatively impacts G and D strings, making them sound flat.
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Use cases and applications

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Playing folk tunes with a fuzz pedal on the Mandocaster provides a satisfying grunge twist, enhancing genres like thrash metal.
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Cody Tate

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Whiskey Myers

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In the video titled "Whiskey Myers Rig Rundown with John Jeffers & Cody Tate", at 34:08, Cody Tate is shown displaying an Eastwood Mandocaster, indicating that it is part of his rig setup.