Outfit review of the Andreas Eastman, model 305 by an independent panel in STRINGS magazine.

"Excellent playability, mellow tone, subtle response, and dynamic projection made this outfit a definitive favorite with our review team...."

"...The setup proved better than that of many of the violins we looked at, the pegs worked smoothly and easily, and the striking antique look and rich, dark-red varnish won high praise. The one-piece, flamed maple-back and boxwood-and-ebony fittings displayed exceptional craftsmanship. And the Eastman pernambuco bow, with its imitation whalebone winding, has an effortless response and produces a refined sound. We are confident recommending the Eastman violin to the advanced student as well as the promising beginner—the violin is one of the best higher priced models we evaluated and its quality far exceeds that of some instruments at comparable prices."

Reprinted from: STRINGS, No. 96, August/September, 2001. © Copyright String Letter Publishing, 2001. All rights reserved. PO Box 767, San Anselmo, CA 94979; (415) 485-6946; fax: (415) 485-0831; www.stringletter.com