Curly maple binding on an Eastman MD905D 2 Point

My wife Gianna and I operate Gianna Violins in Friendsville, Tennessee. We've been in business since 2002 concentrating on fine student and advanced violins, mandolins, our unique mandovoodoo process, and a limited selection of guitars through our gypsyjazzguitars.combusiness area. While this is primarily a violin shop, our long term relationship with Eastman Strings led to us becoming one of the first and most active dealers for Eastman Mandolins. We remain the premier Eastman mandolin dealer in the world, shipping instruments all over the world.  Talk to us at 866 884 6546 toll free. Or visit our Friendsville store near the Great Smoky Mountains in east Tennessee.

As a violinmaker, IÂ’m familiar with the delicate setup of violins, and with the many methods of adjusting and optimizing bowed string instruments. The methods I use on mandolins builds on those gradually refined over the centuries of work by hundreds of workers improving violins. I developed a system for applying some of the most effective of these techniques to mandolins. I now offer this unique mandovoodoo process to mandolinists world wide.

Perhaps one of the reasons I enjoy Eastman mandolins is their persistent application of violinmaking techniques to the mandolin. They work completely by hand without computer machining, superglue, or vast tubs of mystery finish. I build on this fine work to reveal the excellent performance potential of these instruments to light. Follow these links to read the comments of professional and amateur players.

Please donÂ’t hesitate to call us with questions about violins, violin bows, Eastman mandolins, mandolin setup, and any other mandolin questions.