Eastman MD315 Adirondack Amberburst Mandolin
The Eastman MD315 is an F-style mandolin that punches well above its weight class, pairing a solid Adirondack spruce top with solid maple back and sides for a powerful, projecting tone. Adirondack spruce is prized among mandolin players for its exceptional stiffness-to-weight ratio, delivering the bold, cutting voice needed to hold its own in a bluegrass ensemble or stand out in an intimate acoustic setting. The classic F-style body with f-holes provides that iconic look and focused midrange bark, while the ebony fingerboard and adjustable compensated ebony bridge ensure precise intonation and a fast, responsive feel under the fingers. Finished in Eastman's Truetone Satin Amberburst, the MD315 lets the tonewoods breathe and resonate freely, aging gracefully as the top opens up over time. A serious instrument for players who demand authentic F-style tone and craftsmanship without the vintage price tag.
| Headstock > Headplate Logo Style: Pearl Headstock |
| Headstock > Nut Height: .018" |
| Headstock > Nut Material: Bone 1 3/16" |
| Headstock > Tuner: Vintage Open Gear Tuners |
| Neck > Action Height: 0.060"/0.050" |
| Neck > Fingerboard Material: Ebony |
| Neck > Fingerboard Radius: 12" |
| Neck > Fretwire: 23 Jescar FW37053 |
| Neck > Inlay Style: Pearl Dots |
| Neck > Neck Finish: Truetone Satin |
| Neck > Neck Material: Maple |
| Neck > Scale Length: 13 7/8" |
| Neck > Side Dots: Black |
| Neck > String Gauges: D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 |
| Neck > Truss Rod: Single Acting |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge |
| Bridge & Saddle > Bridge Total String Spacing: 1 5/8" |
| Bridge & Saddle > Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece |
| Body > Back & Sides Material: Solid Maple |
| Body > Binding: Top |
| Body > Binding Material: Ivoroid |
| Body > Body Dimensions: 26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8" |
| Body > Body Style: F-Style w/ F-Holes |
| Body > Top Material: Solid Adirondack Spruce |
| Hardware & Finish > Finish: Truetone Satin |
| Hardware & Finish > Hardware Color: Nickel |
| Brand: Eastman Guitars |
| Misc > Case: Eastman Padded Gig Bag |