The Eastman MD315E-SB brings traditional “F” style mandolin craftsmanship together with stage-ready electronics, offering players a warm, articulate acoustic tone and natural-sounding amplification. Featuring a hand-carved solid spruce top, hand-carved solid maple back and sides, and Eastman’s renowned build quality, this mandolin delivers exceptional projection and responsiveness. Outfitted with a K&K pickup for pure, organic plugged-in tone, the MD315E-SB is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or around the jam circle. The Sunburst finish adds classic mandolin character, and the included gig bag provides protection on the go.

Highlights

• Hand-carved “F” style mandolin built with traditional voicing and craftsmanship

• Solid spruce top paired with solid maple back and sides for rich, clear projection

• Factory-installed K&K pickup delivers natural, microphone-like tone when amplified

• Sunburst finish offers timeless bluegrass and folk aesthetic

• Comfortable maple neck and ebony fingerboard for smooth, responsive playability

• Excellent choice for bluegrass, folk, worship, acoustic ensembles, and live performance

• Comes with a padded gig bag for safe transport

Specs

Body:

• Top: Solid Hand-Carved Spruce

• Back & Sides: Solid Hand-Carved Maple

• Body Style: “F” Style

• Finish: Sunburst (Satin)

Neck:

• Material: Maple

• Fingerboard: Ebony

• Scale Length: 13 7/8"

• Nut Width: Approx. 1 3/32"

• Frets: 23

• Inlays: Dots

Hardware:

• Tailpiece: Nickel-Plated

• Bridge: Adjustable Ebony

• Tuners: High-Quality Nickel Tuners

Electronics:

• Pickup: Factory-Installed K&K (Passive)

• Output: Standard 1/4" Endpin Jack

Other:

• Strings: Factory-Installed Mandolin Set

• Case: Padded Gig Bag Included

What Makes It Cool

The MD315E-SB gives players everything they love about a true hand-carved “F” style mandolin—projection, clarity, and rich harmonic detail—while adding the convenience of a K&K pickup for natural-sounding amplification. It’s beautifully built, extremely responsive, and stage-ready right out of the box. Whether you're stepping into bluegrass, expanding your acoustic palette, or performing live, this mandolin offers premium tone and craftsmanship at an accessible price.