Eastman MD515/v F-Style F-Hole Mandolin Antique Varnish Finish

Description

Eastman MD515/v F-Style F-Hole Mandolin Antique Varnish Finish
UPC 846940041365
Our handcrafted mandolins pay tribute to traditional build methods and body styles while delivering a balanced and refined tone.
Setting the Standard
A bluegrass icon, and for good reason. F-style or Florentine mandolins are the epitome of fine craftsmanship and beauty. The ornate carved scroll adds mass to the instrument that helps create balance for a standing player.
Find your place in the mix
Known for having more treble attack and percussive "chop" than oval hole instruments, F-hole mandolins are the first choice in ensemble settings where volume competition can be an issue.
The Varnish Sings
A thin layer of varnish allows for a more resonant, and wide-open sound, giving these instruments a voice all their own. A six step process starting with a basecoat application to fill the grain, moving to color application, concluding with a french polish, resulting in a finish that’s softer than lacquer, with a smoother tone.
Specifications
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: Antique Varnish
Neck/Headstock Finish: Antique Varnish
Hardware Color: Reliv Nickel
Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
String Spacing: 1 5/8"
Nut Height: .018"
Pickups: Optional K&K Duotone
Tuners: Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
Strap Peg: Ebony
Strings: D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
Action Height: 0.060"/0.050"
Case: Hardshell Case