Eastman Mandolin Build Overview
The Eastman MD315E-SB F-Style Mandolin #N2401541 is a stage-ready instrument designed for players who demand clarity, projection, and reliable amplified performance. Featuring a solid spruce top paired with solid maple back and sides, this mandolin delivers a bright, punchy voice with excellent note separation and strong percussive chop.
The F-style body with f-holes provides focused projection and cutting power, making it ideal for bluegrass, folk, and ensemble settings where definition and volume are essential. Finished in a classic sunburst satin finish, this model offers a clean, vintage-inspired look with a smooth, comfortable feel.
Equipped with a K&K Duotone pickup system, the MD315E-SB transitions seamlessly from acoustic to amplified performance, delivering natural tone with excellent clarity and minimal feedback—perfect for live gigs and studio use.
Why the MD315E-SB Stands Out
The combination of traditional tonewoods, F-hole design, and onboard pickup makes this mandolin a versatile choice for both acoustic and amplified performance.
- Solid spruce top delivers clarity, volume, and dynamic response
- Maple back and sides provide brightness, projection, and articulation
- F-hole design produces a strong, percussive chop for rhythm playing
- K&K pickup allows natural amplified tone with minimal feedback
- Satin finish offers a smooth feel and vintage-inspired look
Features & Specifications
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back & Sides: Solid Maple
- Body Style: F-Style with F-Holes
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" Radius
- Scale Length: 13 7/8"
- Nut Width: 1 3/32" Bone
- Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony
- Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum
- Binding: Ivoroid (Top)
- Inlays: Pearl Dots
- Tuners: Proline J-105
- Electronics: K&K Duotone Pickup
- Finish: Satin (Sunburst)
- Strings: D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
- Case: Padded Gig Bag Included
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