Eastman El Rey Mandolin is very cool instrument that shares DNA with the Eastman archtop El Rey models, creating a contemporary looking electric mandolin.
The Eastman El Rey ER-M features a solid one piece mahogany sides and back with a solid maple top. The mahogany provides enhanced mid range warmth and the maple top has a focused note fundamental with clear top end snap. The two f holes provide a bit of traditional mandolin looks but the single cutaway and lower bout design really give it that jazz box feel.
The Lollar Mandolin Humbucker on the Eastman El Rey ER-M is controlled by top mounted volume and tone pots, the tone using a 1950’s style Orange Drop capacitor, with Ebony knobs. This matches beautifully with the ebony fingerboard and bridge and adds an extra touch of class to the aesthetics.
The El Rey is a unique mandolin with classy looks and great tone, both acoustically and amplified!
DETAILS:
- Body Top: Solid Maple
- Body Back/Sides: Solid One Piece Mahogany
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Pickups: Lollar Mandolin Humbucker
- Nut: Bone 1 3/32"
- Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
- Finish: Nitrocellulose
- Inlay: Pearl El Rey Thumbnails
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Truss Rod: Single Acting
- Binding: Top
- Binding Material: Ivoroid
- Logo: Headstock
- Inlay: Pearl El Rey Thumbnails
- Finish: Gloss Finish
- Hardware Color: Nickel
- Tailpiece: Cast Aluminum
- String Spacing: 1 5/8"
- Nut Height: 0.018"
- Pickup: Custom Lollar Mandolin Humbucker
- Tuners: Pingwell RM-1583N-26A
- Strap Peg: Gotoh Nickel
- Case: Hardshell case
