Eastman MD314 Classic

A "Classic" MD Designed for Tone and Tradition

The MD314 Classic relies on a proven formula: solid woods, satin finish, and understated hardware, serving a responsive and expressive instrument. Its F-Style body and oval soundhole reflect a traditional aesthetic, while its choice of materials (spruce/maple/ebony) prioritizes clarity, note sustain, and attack precision.

For Which Musicians and Styles?

This mandolin is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced players seeking an expressive instrument sensitive to nuances and pleasant for melodic playing. The oval soundhole promotes a fuller, singing tone, well adapted to folk, old-time, Celtic, chanson styles, and arrangements favoring a "rounder" sound with emphasis on sustain and warmth rather than a razor-sharp attack.

Tone

The solid spruce top provides liveliness, clear articulation, and quick pick response-ideal for highlighting double stops and ornaments. The solid maple back and sides enhance definition, stability in the treble range, and a clean low-midrange, helping notes remain clear even in driving rhythms. The oval soundhole tends to produce a more open and singing sound, with increased sustain and a more "enveloping" projection. Finally, the ebony fingerboard and bridge contribute to a crisp attack and excellent vibration transmission, while the adjustable compensated bridge allows optimization of intonation and playing comfort according to your style.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original setup, a replacement set of D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 strings is a safe choice. A selection of mandolin picks (various thicknesses) also allows you to refine attack and warmth depending on your style.

Technical specifications

Body Style	F-Style with oval soundhole	Nut Height	0.018" / 0.457 mm
Top	solid spruce	Inlay	pearl dots
Back and Sides	solid maple	Neck and Headstock Finish	satin
Body Dimensions	4.3" / 109 mm x 10" / 254 mm x 1 7/8" / 47.6 mm	Logo	maple headstock
Binding	top	Hardware Color	nickel
Binding Material	ivoroid	Tailpiece	Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece
Side Color	black	Bridge	adjustable compensated ebony bridge
Body Finish	Satin Finish	Tuners	Proline J-105
Fingerboard	ebony	Strap Buttons	ebony
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	String Spacing	28 mm / 1.10"
Scale Length	13 7/8" / 352.4 mm	Action Height	0.060" / 1.52 mm and 0.050" / 1.27 mm
Truss Rod	single action	Strings	D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
Fretwire	23 Jescar FW37053 frets	Case	padded gig bag
Nut	bone 25.4 mm / 1"