Eastman Md515L Classic
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An MD515L Rooted in the Tradition of "F-Style" Instruments
With its F-Style body and F-Holes, the MD515L Classic left-handed model aligns with the aesthetic and spirit of traditional American mandolins: an instrument designed to "carry" the sound, maintain definition, and remain clear amid other acoustic instruments. Its glossy finish, ivoroid binding, and understated inlays reinforce a classic look, ready for both stage and studio.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
This MD515L is aimed at intermediate to advanced musicians seeking real room for growth in dynamics and precision, without compromising tuning or stability. It excels in bluegrass, folk, country, and traditional music, especially for percussive rhythms and lead lines that require attack, projection, and clear articulation.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of a solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides delivers a very balanced tonal signature: the spruce provides clarity, responsiveness, and a crisp attack, while the maple enhances precision, note separation, and controlled brightness. The F-Style body with "f" sound holes promotes more directional projection, ideal for cutting through an acoustic ensemble. The ebony fingerboard contributes to a fast playing feel and clear response, while the adjustable compensated bridge allows fine-tuning of action and intonation according to your style (strong pick attack or lighter touch).
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel and balance, this MD515L is strung with D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140: sticking to this model (or a strictly identical equivalent) is a safe bet. The instrument comes with a hard case, ideal for daily transport and protection.
Technical specifications
| Body style | F-Style with F-Holes |
| Top | solid spruce |
| Back and sides | solid maple |
| Binding | top |
| Binding material | ivoroid |
| Side color | black |
| Body finish | glossy finish |
| Body dimensions | 4.3 cm / 1.69" x 10 cm / 3.94" x 1.875 cm / 0.74" |
| Neck material | maple |
| Fingerboard | ebony |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 304.8 mm |
| Scale length | 13.875" / 352.4 mm |
| Truss rod | single-action |
| Frets | 23 (Jescar FW37053) |
| Inlay | pearl dots |
| Logo | pearl headstock |
| Neck/headstock finish | glossy finish |
| Hardware color | nickel |
| Tailpiece | Eastman cast aluminum |
| Bridge | adjustable compensated ebony |
| Tuners | Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A |
| Strap buttons | ebony |
| String spacing | 28 mm / 1.10" |
| Nut | bone, 25.4 mm / 1.00" |
| Nut height | 0.018" / 0.46 mm |
| Action height | 0.060" / 1.52 mm - 0.050" / 1.27 mm |
| Strings | D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 |
| Case | hard case (Hardshell Case) |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Eastman MD515L Classic LH designed for left-handed players?
This mandolin is a left-handed version of the MD515L Classic, with ergonomics adapted for left-handed playing.
What sound does the solid spruce top and solid maple provide?
The solid spruce top delivers a crisp attack and quick response. The solid maple back and sides enhance note clarity and separation. The F-Style body with F-holes reinforces directional projection within the acoustic ensemble.
Is this mandolin suitable for bluegrass?
This model is suitable for bluegrass, folk, country, and traditional music. Its 23 Jescar FW37053 frets and ebony fingerboard support articulate playing for both pick rhythms and melodic parts.
Can the action be adjusted on this mandolin?
The adjustable compensated ebony bridge allows for action adjustment and fine-tuning of intonation. The specified action ranges from 1.52 mm to 1.27 mm.
What strings and case are included?
The original setup uses D’Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140 strings. A Hardshell Case is included for transport and protection.
