{"product_id":"eastman-md315f-wn-wide-nut-f-style-adirondack-mandolin","title":"Eastman MD315F WN (\"Wide Neck\") F-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 MD315 Adirondack Wide Neck – Traditional Florentine Style with More Finger Room\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are drawn to the traditional Florentine mandolin shape but find a standard mandolin neck a little cramped, the Eastman MD315 Adirondack Wide Neck brings those two priorities together beautifully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts distinctive F-style scroll and body points give it that wonderfully ornate appearance, while the wider nut provides more room for your fretting fingers. A solid Adirondack spruce top, solid maple back and sides and ebony fingerboard complete a specification with plenty to offer beyond its looks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wider neck that can make a real difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MD315 Adirondack has a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 3\/16-inch nut width — approximately 30.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, compared with approximately 27.8mm on the standard MD315. That extra \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e may sound modest, but across a mandolin fingerboard it is a meaningful increase.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith eight strings arranged in four pairs, space can feel limited. The wider nut provides more room between the courses, helping players with larger fingertips fret cleanly without accidentally touching neighbouring strings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is also worth considering if you are moving across from guitar and find a conventional mandolin neck restrictive. You do not need particularly large hands to appreciate the difference; some players simply feel more comfortable with a little extra space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore room without a longer stretch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wider fingerboard is paired with a conventional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e13⅞-inch scale length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, so the distance between the frets remains unchanged. You gain space across the neck without increasing the stretch along it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bridge string spacing remains 1⅝ inches, so the wider nut principally benefits your fretting hand, particularly when playing chords in the lower positions.\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 an important feature of this model. Adirondack is often chosen for its ability to respond to assertive picking while retaining clarity, making it an appealing option for players exploring both melodic passages and rhythmic accompaniment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSolid maple back and sides complete the traditional timber combination. As with any acoustic instrument, the way the mandolin is built and set up matters alongside the wood specification, so the complete instrument should always guide your choice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn adjustable compensated ebony bridge allows the string height to be tailored during setup.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe appeal of the Florentine design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe MD315 Adirondack shares its core specification with the rounded A-style MD305 Adirondack. The principal distinction is its more elaborate F-style body, with the traditional scroll and points that many players associate with the classic bluegrass mandolin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would choose between them on the appearance and playing comfort you prefer, rather than assume the more ornate model will automatically sound better. Both offer the same wider-nut benefit and the same listed tonewoods and hardware.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Amberburst colour, Truetone Satin finish, ivoroid top binding and pearl detailing give the MD315 an understated vintage character that suits its traditional design.\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 MD315 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 Florentine F-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 sides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solid maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListed dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 26 11\/16\" × 10\" × 1 7\/8\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBinding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ivoroid top binding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Amberburst\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Truetone Satin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck and headstock finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Truetone Satin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck and fingerboard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeck:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Maple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFingerboard radius:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNut width:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1 3\/16\" \/ approximately 30.2mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale length:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13 7\/8\" \/ approximately 352.4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of frets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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