Often referred to as the "Mozart" of Classical Indian Music, Uppalapu Srinivas was a mandolin player like no other. Through a combination of his unprecedented skills and modification of a traditional mandolin, he simultaneously brought a new wave of sounds and inspiration to both the western world and his home country, India.
A large part of what made these sounds possible is the mandolin that he himself modified. Originally a traditional electric 8-string, Srinivas' customization turned the instrument into a 5 string tuned CGCGC, which better suits the musical ornamentations often heard in Carnatic music.
As massive fans of Srinivas, Eastwood decided to make a quality tribute to this instrument. So here it is, the Eastwood Mando 5!
This version has been specced to resemble the original used by Srinivas, with a few modern tweaks. It features only 5 tuning pegs, and a custom bridge plate with 5 fully-adjustable saddles. Equipped with one the Warren Ellis Blade Singe Coil pickups, this Mando sports a clear and articulate tone that will be consistent no matter what you throw at it.
The Tenor Guitars fulfillment warehouse is located in Nashville, TN., USA. Ground shipping throughout contiguous USA is FREE.
No matter where you live, we offer affordable worldwide shipping with a 100% delivery guarantee. If an item is lost or misplaced during transit, we've got your back. However, if you would prefer to require a signature on delivery, you can select that at checkout.
*Please note that additional tax and duties may apply for residents outside of the USA.
Returns
If you've simply decided that the item you ordered is not for you, you can send it back within 45 days of purchase for refund, credit, or exchange, minus shipping. Simply contact us, and someone from our returns department will be in touch as soon as possible. If your order qualified for free shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from the refund or credit.
If you think your instrument has arrived damaged or defective in any way, please contact our support team as soon as possible. If approved, we will cover shipping expenses* (within contiguous USA) for you to return the item. From there, we will work with you personally to sort out compensation whether by exchange, refund, or credit.
Between 45 - 120 days, if you wish to return your item, we will retain a 20% restocking fee from your refund amount. After that time we will entertain returns or exchanges on a case by case basis only.
