Description
The Eastman MD305 A-Style Mandolin Adirondack Wide Neck in Amberburst is a great fit for players who want a traditional mandolin feel with a little more room to work, especially if you're coming from guitar or just prefer a wider nut. It's built with bluegrass and acoustic players in mind, but it's just as comfortable for folk, Americana, or session work. Eastman leans into classic construction here, but adds a few thoughtful tweaks that make it easier to play right out of the case.
The solid Adirondack spruce top paired with solid maple back and sides gives you that quick, bright response with plenty of chop and clarity. The A-style body with F-holes keeps the tone focused and punchy, which works well in ensemble settings. You've also got an ebony fingerboard and adjustable compensated ebony bridge, so dialing in intonation and feel is straightforward. The wider 1 3/16 inch bone nut gives your fretting hand more space, which can make a big difference for cleaner chords and single-note runs.
The Soft V maple neck has a supportive feel without being bulky, and the satin Truetone finish keeps everything smooth and resonant without feeling sticky. Vintage-style open gear tuners hold tuning well, and the overall build is solid without feeling overbuilt. We like this one for players who want a dependable, all-solid mandolin that plays easy and sounds right, especially if standard nut widths have ever felt a bit cramped.
Specifications:
- Body Style: A-Style with F-Holes
- Body Top: Solid Adirondack Spruce
- Body Back and Sides: Solid Maple
- Body Finish: Truetone Satin, Amberburst
- Binding: Top, Ivoroid
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Profile: Soft V
- Neck Finish: Truetone Satin
- Nut Width: 1 3/16 in.
- Scale Length: 13 7/8 in.
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12 in.
- Frets: 23, Jescar FW37053
- Inlays: Pearl Dots
- Side Dots: Black
- Nut Material: Bone
- Truss Rod: Single Acting
- Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony
- Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum
- Tuners: Vintage Open Gear
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Strings: D'Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
- String Spacing: 1 5/8 in.
- Case: Softshell Case
Sku: MD305-A-WN-AB
