Eastman Guitars MD314 F-style Mandolin

Description: Handcrafted for Traditional Quality Mandolins built by Eastman Guitars feature solid tonewoods and an array of striking handcrafted appointments. The outstanding MD314 F-style mandolin debuts with a masterful F-style body carved from solid spruce and solid maple. This body shape provides an authentic bluegrass punch further augmented with an oval soundhole for soulful, expressive sound. The MD314’s maple neck and “Soft V” neck profile lend unwavering support to your hands, which makes playing all sorts of styles a breeze. Eastman Guitars finalizes the MD314 F-style mandolin with a fit and finish rarely seen at this price point. Solid wood appointments include an ebony bridge and parallel bracing carved from spruce. The finishing touch? An inviting Truetone satin finish that guards good looks while letting tonewoods vibrate fully. The MD314 F-style mandolin from Sweetwater earns straight As across the board — it’s an outstanding choice at a great price!Solid, mature tonewoods, Sweetwater is an Authorized Eastman Guitars Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty and 55 point inspection Eastman Guitars MD314 F-style Mandolin - Classic F-style Mandolin with Spruce Top, Maple Back and Sides, Maple Neck, and Ebony Fingerboard - Classic Handcrafted for Traditional Quality Mandolins built by Eastman Guitars feature solid tonewoods and an array of striking handcrafted appointments. The outstanding MD314 F-style mandolin debuts with a masterful F-style body carved from solid spruce and solid maple. This body shape provides an authentic bluegrass punch further augmented with an oval soundhole for soulful, expressive sound. The MD314’s maple neck and “Soft V” neck profile lend unwavering support to your hands, which makes playing all sorts of styles a breeze. Eastman Guitars finalizes the MD314 F-style mandolin with a fit and finish rarely seen at this price point. Solid wood appointments include an ebony bridge and parallel bracing carved from spruce. The finishing touch? An inviting Truetone satin finish that guards good looks while letting tonewoods vibrate fully. The MD314 F-style mandolin from Sweetwater earns straight As across the board — it’s an outstanding choice at a great price!Solid, mature tonewoods, expertly carved Solid tonewoods give the MD314 a brilliant sound that’s equal parts warm, bright, and faithful to historic designs. The MD314’s solid spruce top is the crux of tone, and it responds instantly to dynamic changes and technique while ensuring notes are loudly projected. Maple back and sides supply vibrant clarity and shimmering overtones that sustain but never overstay their welcome, leaving you free to proceed onto the next chord or riff. Lastly, the MD314 features a maple neck with a “Soft V” carve that simplifies accurate fretting. Even players at Sweetwater with large hands and fingers endorse this “Soft V” carve, as it tends to ward off strain and prevent cramps while giving proper support for effortless play!F-style body Aside from playing a defining role in the development of bluegrass, the F-style mandolin is still wildly popular to this day! The F-style shape boasts detailed craftsmanship, the most obvious example being the ornate scroll located above the neck joint. The scroll increases the overall mass and, according to many mandolin players, provides a thicker tone, competitive volume, and increased sustain. Professional players who stand while playing often favor the F-style body shape because the extra mass helps them perform with even control and accurate technique.Oval soundhole The oval soundhole shape likely graced the very first mandolin-like instruments produced hundreds of years ago. The design is simple, but an oval soundhole gives tone a nimble, raspy quality that’s more open than the spartan focus of F-shaped soundholes. An oval soundhole is the preferred choice for Celtic and folk music and an excellent choice for emotive accompaniment in any genre or style.Eastman Music Company President Qian NiEastman Guitars: thinking inside the box Many know the Eastman Music Company as a trusted name in the realm of band and orchestra instruments. Fortunately for all mandolin lovers, Eastman Guitars has attained a similar stature with its steadfast dedication to this noble and historic instrument. Similar to how Sweetwater got its start, Eastman founder Qian Ni grew his business from its humble origins in the back of his car to its status as a burgeoning, reputable company. True to Ni’s vision, Eastman Guitars meticulously approaches each instrument, backing them with a lifetime warranty and masterful designs crafted for a superb musical experience.Eastman Guitars MD314 F-style Mandolin Features: F-style body with an oval hole provides outstanding comfort and generous access to frets Punchy and resonant thanks to a solid Sitka spruce top and solid maple back and sides Smooth, thin maple neck with a comfortable “Soft V” profile, topped with an ebony fingerboard Bone nut and parallel spruce bracing fuel mature, professional tone Deluxe diamond rosette pattern and body binding accent the handcrafted Truetone satin finish for a top-notch look and feel SpecificationDetail Type Acoustic Body Shape F Style with Oval soundhole Color Classic Finish Truetone Satin Top Material Sitka Spruce Body Material Maple Neck Material Maple Neck Shape Soft V Fingerboard Material Ebony Fingerboard Inlay Dots Number of Frets 24 Scale Length 13.88" Nut Material Bone Nut Width 1.09" Bridge Material Ebony Tuners Quality Open Geared Hardware Nickel Strings D'Addario XT Coated Medium, .011-.040 Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. Returns must be in the complete and original packaging with all accessories and complete documentation (Owner's Manual, warranty card, quick start guides, etc.), show no signs of wear or use, and include a Return Authorization number or be subject to a restocking fee. Fast, FREE Shipping! Nearly every order received by 3PM Eastern ships the SAME DAY! FREE shipping to lower 48 states. Our central location reaches most states in 1-4 business days 99.95% warehouse accuracy We are proud to provide some of the fastest turnaround times on eBay. We use FedEx or UPS for most items, and USPS for smaller items. Residents of Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico should contact us for a shipping quote. 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Price: 959 USD

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

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