{"product_id":"eastman-md305-a-wn-wide-nut-a-style-adirondack-mandolin","title":"Eastman MD305 A WN (\"Wide Neck\") A-Style Adirondack Mandolin","description":"\u003cul class=\"product-block__specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastman MD305 Adirondack Wide Neck (More Room for Your Fingers!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you love the sound of a mandolin but find the fingerboard a little cramped, the Eastman MD305 Adirondack Wide Neck deserves your attention. It combines traditional A-style construction with a wider nut, giving your fretting hand a little more breathing space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also more to this model than the wider neck. A solid Adirondack spruce top, solid maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard and Truetone Satin finish make this an appealing option for players looking for a thoughtfully specified acoustic mandolin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow much wider is the neck?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe standard MD305 has a nut width of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e27.8mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while this model measures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. That is an increase of around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4mm — nearly 9%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn a mandolin, where eight strings are arranged in four closely spaced pairs, that is a meaningful difference. The wider nut allows more room between the string courses, which can help you fret notes cleanly without accidentally catching or muting a neighbouring pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is particularly worth considering if you have larger fingertips, struggle with crowded chord shapes, or are moving across from guitar and find a conventional mandolin neck restrictive. You do not need large hands to appreciate the extra room — it comes down to what feels comfortable under your fingers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore finger room, with the same scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wider neck does not make the distance between the frets any greater. The MD305 Adirondack retains the standard model’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13⅞-inch scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so you gain room across the fingerboard without increasing the stretch along it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bridge string spacing also remains the same as the standard MD305. The main benefit is therefore the space available to your fretting hand, particularly around the lower positions where many chord shapes are played.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wider neck is not automatically better for everyone. If you enjoy a compact neck, the standard model may feel more natural. This version offers a useful choice for players who would welcome that additional space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid Adirondack spruce and maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe solid Adirondack spruce top is another important distinction from the standard MD305, which is listed with a solid spruce top without a specified species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdirondack is often chosen for its ability to respond to stronger picking while retaining clarity, making it an interesting option for players who want to explore both lighter melodies and more assertive rhythm playing. As always, the individual instrument, its construction and your playing touch matter alongside the timber specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid maple back and sides complete the traditional spruce-and-maple combination, while the adjustable compensated ebony bridge allows the action to be tailored during setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional appearance with an understated finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MD305 pairs its rounded A-style outline with f-holes, ivoroid top binding and a pearl headstock logo. The Amberburst colour and Truetone Satin finish give it a warm, understated appearance, complemented by vintage-style open-gear tuners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you prefer the more decorative \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlorentine F-style body with its distinctive scroll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the wider-nut Adirondack option is also available as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEastman MD315 Adirondack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This gives you a choice of body styles while retaining the benefit of the wider nut.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody and finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e MD305 Adirondack Wide Neck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A-style with f-holes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid Adirondack spruce\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBack and 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