Eastman Mandola Build Overview
The Eastman MDA315 Mandola #N2205010 is a beautifully crafted F-style mandola designed for players seeking a deeper, richer voice within the mandolin family. Featuring a solid spruce top paired with solid highly flamed maple back and sides, this instrument delivers a warm, full-bodied tone with excellent projection, clarity, and sustain.
Tuned a fifth below a mandolin (C–G–D–A), the mandola expands your tonal range with added depth and resonance—making it an ideal choice for ensemble work, accompaniment, and melodic exploration. The F-style body with f-holes enhances articulation and projection, allowing the MDA315 to cut through while maintaining a rich, supportive voice.
Finished in a matte nitrocellulose finish, this mandola offers a smooth, responsive feel with a vintage-inspired aesthetic. Eastman’s attention to detail, combined with quality tonewoods and traditional construction, results in an instrument that is both visually striking and musically inspiring.
Why the MDA315 Mandola Stands Out
The MDA315 offers a unique tonal space between mandolin and guitar, making it a powerful addition for players looking to expand their sonic palette.
- Lower tuning (C–G–D–A) delivers deeper, fuller tonal range
- Solid spruce top provides clarity, projection, and dynamic response
- Flamed maple adds brightness, articulation, and visual appeal
- F-hole design enhances projection and note separation
- Matte nitro finish offers a smooth feel and vintage character
Features & Specifications
- Top: Solid Spruce
- Back & Sides: Solid Highly Flamed Maple
- Body Style: F-Style with F-Holes
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" Radius
- Scale Length: 16"
- Nut Width: 1 11/32" Bone
- Bridge: Ebony
- Tailpiece: Stamped Chrome Brass
- Binding: Top
- Inlays: Pearl Dots
- Tuners: Gotoh MF40R-MP-NI
- Finish: Matte Nitrocellulose
- Strings: D'Addario J76
- Case: Padded Eastman Gig Bag Included
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