Eastman MD305-A-WN-AB Wide-Neck 300 Series Solid Adirondack Spruce / Maple A Style Mandolin Amberburst Truetone Satin

Wide-Neck A-Style Simplicity with Solid Adirondack Spruce and Maple

The Eastman MD305-A-WN-AB brings a wider-neck layout to a traditional A-style mandolin, giving the fretting hand a little more room without changing the familiar feel of the instrument. Its 30.16 mm (1 3/16") bone nut is the key difference, making chord shapes, double stops and more detailed left-hand work feel less crowded for players who prefer extra spacing.

The F-hole body pairs a solid Adirondack spruce top with solid maple back and sides, combining an all-solid timber build with the clean, understated lines of an A-style body. A maple neck and ebony fingerboard continue that traditional construction, with 23 Jescar FW37053 frets and pearl dot inlays keeping the playing surface simple and functional.

Setup hardware includes an adjustable compensated ebony bridge, Eastman cast aluminium tailpiece and vintage open-gear tuners. Ivoroid top binding, nickel hardware and the Amberburst Truetone Satin finish give the MD305-A-WN-AB a restrained vintage look without adding unnecessary ornamentation.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think the MD305-A-WN-AB is a smart option for players who want the straightforward feel of an A-style mandolin but find standard neck widths a little tight. The wider nut is the main attraction, backed by solid Adirondack spruce and maple construction and a practical, traditional hardware setup. A padded gig bag is included.

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