Eastman Md315L Classic
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A "Classic" F-Style Designed for Traditional Spirit
The MD315L Classic fits within the aesthetic of F-Style mandolins dedicated to energetic acoustic music. Its choice of solid woods and satin finish focus on the essentials: immediate response, clear projection, and an instrument made to support both rhythmic playing and melodic runs, while maintaining a sober and elegant presentation.
For Whom and Which Styles?
This mandolin is aimed at left-handed players seeking a serious instrument, ideal for an intermediate musician looking to advance, or an advanced player seeking an effective F-Style for sessions. It excels in bluegrass (chop rhythms), as well as folk, country, old-time, and acoustic accompaniment where definition and projection make the difference.
Sound
The solid spruce top provides clarity, attack, and wide dynamics, while the solid maple back and sides enhance precision, midrange presence, and "punch." The F-Style format with F-Holes promotes direct and articulated projection, particularly appreciated in ensemble settings. The adjustable compensated ebony bridge helps optimize intonation and string balance for accurate playability across the entire neck.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel and tension, you can opt for a set of D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 (11-40) strings, identical to the factory-installed setup. A selection of picks (various thicknesses) is also useful to refine attack and power according to your style.
Technical specifications
| Body style | F-Style with F-Holes | Scale length | 13 7/8" / 352.4 mm |
| Top | solid spruce | Frets | 23 Jescar FW37053 |
| Back and sides | solid maple | Inlay | pearl dots |
| Body dimensions | 4.3" x 10" x 1 7/8" / 109.2 mm x 254 mm x 47.6 mm | Neck and headstock finish | satin |
| Binding | top | Logo | maple headstock |
| Binding material | ivoroid | Hardware color | nickel |
| Side color | black | Tailpiece | Eastman cast aluminum tailpiece |
| Body finish | Satin Finish | Bridge | adjustable compensated ebony bridge |
| Neck material | maple | Tuners | Proline J-105 |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Strap buttons | ebony |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 304.8 mm | String spacing | 2.8 cm / 1.10" |
| Truss rod | single action | Action height | 0.060" / 1.52 mm and 0.050" / 1.27 mm |
| Nut | bone | Strings | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 |
| Nut width | 25.4 mm / 1" | Case | padded gig bag |
| Nut height | 0.018" / 0.46 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman MD315L Classic designed for left-handed players?
This model features a left-handed configuration and is intended for musicians seeking an F-Style mandolin dedicated to this handedness.
What styles can be played with this F-Style mandolin?
The F-Style body with F-holes promotes direct projection, suited for bluegrass "chop" rhythms. The solid spruce top and solid maple back provide the attack needed for folk, country, and old-time genres.
What woods compose the MD315L Classic LH?
The top is made of solid spruce, while the back and sides are solid maple. The neck is maple and the fingerboard ebony, with an adjustable compensated bridge made from the same material. The nut is made of bone.
What is the scale length and how many frets does it have?
The scale length measures 352.4 mm (13 7/8 inches) and the neck has 23 Jescar FW37053 frets. The fingerboard features a 304.8 mm (12-inch) radius and a nut width of 25.4 mm.
Which strings and case are included?
The original equipment includes D’Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 strings with a gauge of 11-40 as well as a padded gig bag.
