Sound Pure's Take
For players and collectors alike, this Eastman MD315 mandolin is a meticulously crafted masterpiece that promises to be an extraordinary and lifelong musical companion. With its solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides, this F-style mandolin produces a profoundly powerful and dynamic tone that resonates with incredible clarity and warmth. The smooth satin finish on the neck and body invites effortless playability, while the unique ebony fingerboard and maple headstock logo offer a stunning visual contrast. This mandolin isn't just an instrument—it's an investment in a musical journey, a testament to thoughtful, professional-grade craftsmanship, and an absolute joy to play.
From Eastman Guitars
Primarily the choice of bluegrass and country players, the Eastman F-Style mandolins are great examples of Eastman’s heritage of hand carved fine instruments. All instruments are solid wood, carved and assembled with pride by our craftspeople in a manner like the classic instruments from the Golden Age of manufacturing.
Neck Material:Maple
Fingerboard:Ebony
Fingerboard Radius:12"
Nut:Bone 1 3/32"
Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
Scale Length:13 7/8"
Body Style:F-Style w/ F-Holes
Body Dimensions:26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
Body Top:Solid Spruce
Body Back/Sides:Solid Maple
Truss Rod:Single Acting
Binding:Top
Binding Material:Ivoroid
Logo:Maple Headstock
Inlay:Pearl Dots
Side Dot Color:Black
Body Finish:Satin Finish
Neck/Headstock Finish:Satin Finish
Hardware Color:Nickel
Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
Bridge:Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
String Spacing:1 5/8"
Nut Height:.018"
Tuners:Proline J-105
Strap Peg:Ebony
Strings:D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
Action Height:0.060"/0.050"
Case:Padded Gig Bag
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