Eastman MDA315 Classic Finish Mandola #0605

The Eastman MDA315 carves out its own distinct sonic space, tuned a fifth lower (C-G-D-A) as the true tenor of the mandolin family rather than just a bigger mandolin. This 16-inch scale-length instrument pairs a solid spruce top with solid highly flamed maple back and sides under an ultra-thin matte TrueTone finish, keeping the visual focus on the wood instead of heavy gloss or decoration.

Step up to a microphone with it and the MDA315 reveals itself as a different instrument entirely from a standard mandolin, its 29-inch by 11 1/2-inch body creating a deep chamber that lets low frequencies fully develop. Notes carry a warm, woody bass and rich midrange, and chords take on a dark, almost cello-like complexity while single-note melodies stay clear and rounded, making it a natural voice for tracking in the studio or thickening up an acoustic ensemble.

The maple neck's ebony fingerboard, 12-inch radius, and 1 11/32-inch bone nut keep string spacing comfortable through complex chord shapes, while a stamped chrome brass tailpiece and adjustable ebony bridge transfer string energy directly into the spruce top. It's a player-focused mandola for musicians looking to expand beyond a standard mandolin's register and explore new harmonic textures.

Serial #N2600605 — this listing is for the exact instrument shown in the photos above.

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