Eastman MD515L *Left-Handed* Spruce/Maple F-Style Classic Finish Mandolin #3856

*This is a Left-Handed Model*

The Eastman MD515 is a quintessential bluegrass machine that brings the punch and projection of a professional F-style mandolin to the palm of your hand. Built with a solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides, this instrument is designed to cut through the noise of a loud jam with a crisp, percussive "chop" and a clear, articulate high end. The hand-carved construction ensures that every bit of energy is pushed out through the f-holes, providing the kind of bark and volume that seasoned players demand.

The playability of this mandolin is just as impressive as its tonal output. It features a maple neck with a 12-inch radiused ebony fingerboard, offering a smooth, modern feel that makes navigating fast fiddle tunes much easier on the hands. With 23 Jescar frets and a bone nut, the level of precision in the build is evident from the first note. The inclusion of an adjustable compensated ebony bridge and a heavy-duty cast aluminum tailpiece means the setup stays stable and the intonation remains spot-on even during aggressive playing sessions.

Wrapped in a beautiful gloss Classic finish, the MD515 is a real looker that honors the tradition of the Florentine style. The ivoroid binding on the top and the pearl headstock logo provide just enough flash without being over the top, while the nickel hardware and ebony strap peg round out the professional appointments. It comes protected in a fitted hardshell case, making it a reliable road warrior for any touring musician or weekend warrior looking to step up their game.

SPECS
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius:12"
Nut: Bone 1 3/32"
Fretwire: 23 Jescar FW37053
Scale Length: 13 7/8"
Body Style: F-Style w/ F-Holes
Body Dimensions: 26 11/16" x 10" x 1 7/8"
Body Top: Solid Spruce
Body Back/Sides: Solid Maple
Truss Rod: Single Acting
Binding: Top
Binding Material: Ivoroid
Logo: Pearl Headstock
Inlay: Pearl Dots
Side Dot Color: Black
Body Finish: Gloss Finish
Neck/Headstock Finish: Gloss Finish
Hardware Color: Nickel
Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
String Spacing: 1 5/8"
Nut Height: .018"
Tuners: Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
Strap Peg: Ebony
Strings: D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
Action Height: 0.060"/0.050"
Case: Hardshell Case

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