Eastman MD915 F-Style Mandolin - Blonde

Master-Class Hand-Crafted Artistry Meets Bluegrass Projection

The Eastman MD915 F-Style Mandolin in Blonde represents the absolute pinnacle of Eastman's acoustic instrument building. Handcrafted in the spirit of the legendary golden-era F-5 models, this flagship instrument features premium, hand-carved tonewoods throughout, offering world-class projection, woody complexity, and stunning aesthetic detail for discerning acoustic musicians.

The top is hand-selected, master-grade Adirondack Spruce, tuned and tap-tested to deliver maximum volume, dynamic headroom, and crisp high-end definition. The back and sides are carved from striking AAA highly flamed Solid Maple, framed with 3-ply ivory body binding and finished in a thin, gloss nitrocellulose lacquer that allows the instrument to breathe and age gracefully over time.

Playability is silky and precise thanks to a figured Maple neck carved to a comfortable V-shape, capped with an Ebony fingerboard featuring a 12-inch radius, 23 Jescar FW37053 frets, and an elegant floral peghead inlay. A fitted Ebony bridge paired with a cast chrome tailpiece ensures maximum acoustic string energy transfer directly into the soundboard.

Hardware appointments include high-grade Gotoh tuners with ivory buttons, a bone nut, nickel/chrome hardware, and a classic 3-ply pickguard. Includes a custom hardshell case.

Sanctuary Tone & Intent Profile

• Best For: Bluegrass, Acoustic Folk, Country, Americana, and Studio Recording
• Tone Profile: Woody, dynamic, and resonant with a massive rhythmic "chop" and articulate high-end projection
• Compared To: Golden-era F-5 style mandolins and boutique custom acoustic builds
• Sanctuary Expert Note: "The MD915 is Eastman's crown jewel. Hand-carved with a premium AAA Adirondack Spruce top and figure-eight Flamed Maple back and sides, it delivers the massive, woody acoustic 'chop' and effortless projection required by top-tier bluegrass and session mandolinists."

Key Specifications:

• Model Name: Eastman MD915 F-Style Mandolin
• Finish & Color: High-Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer in Blonde
• Top Wood: Solid Hand-Carved Adirondack Spruce
• Back & Sides Wood: Solid Hand-Carved AAA Highly Flamed Maple
• Body Binding: 3-Ply Ivoroid/Black/Ivoroid Top, Back, and Headstock Binding
• Neck Wood: Figured Maple with V-Shape Profile
• Scale Length: 13 7/8"
• Fingerboard: Ebony with 12" Radius
• Frets: 23 Jescar FW37053 Frets
• Inlays: Pearl Dot with Floral Headstock Peghead Inlay
• Nut Material & Width: Bone (1-3/32")
• Bridge: Fitted Adjustable Ebony Bridge
• Tailpiece: Cast Chrome Mandolin Tailpiece
• Tuners: Gotoh MF40-M with Ivory Buttons
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Binding Pickguard
• Case: Premium Hardshell Case Included

Photos are of one from our inventory, individual color and grain will vary from mandolin to mandolin.