Mandolins

What better way to get started learning how to play the mandolin than with the Washburn M1K-A Americana Series A-Style Mandolin Pack? Not only do you get an affordable, great-sounding M1 mandolin, but it also comes with a gig bag to haul it around in so you can practice wherever you want, a pitch pipe to always be in tune, a strap to make learning even easier, picks to help you get a feel for playing with them, and most importantly, an instruction guide to get you started on the right foot (or note).M1 MandolinPart of Washburn's popular Americana Series, the M1 is an A-Style mandolin with classic charm thanks to a combination of gloss sunburst finish and chrome hardware. Crafted from solid carved European spruce with quartersawn Sitka spruce bracing paired with a maple back, sides and neck, the American M1 A-Style mandolin provides just the right chime and warmth, perfect for down-home country and folk music. Rounding out its features, it has an ABS chrome die-cast tuner and D'Addario J73 light gauge strings.

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8-string, A-style design Solid spruce top Mahogany back and sides 14" scale Dovetail neck joint The A-style Mitchell AM100VS Mandolin offers visual brilliance and quality craftsmanship in a striking package. The AM100VS mandolin is equipped with a solid spruce top and mahogany back and sides for clarity, balanced high-end tone, and full projection to stand out in the jam. The A-style body design has a fuller and more pronounced tone than traditional F-style mandolins, to sound great chopping bluegrass rhythms and melodic leads. The 14" scale, 20 frets, and easy action makes for smooth and intricate fret movements; and the mandolin's bridge and fretboard produce clarity and plenty of sustain. The Mitchell AM100VS mandolin boasts a Vintage Sunburst finish, abalone inlays, white binding, and gold hardware that ensure 'll be noticed on stage or wherever playing takes .

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One look at Epiphone's MM-30E acoustic-electric mandolin and you'll love it. Play it acoustically and experience that classic, distinctive tonality you can only get from an "A"-style mando. Plug in the MM-30E, and you'll be able to take that amazing sound on any stage. This beautiful instrument has a solid spruce top, a mahogany body and neck, and a rosewood fingerboard (topped with classy dot markers). It's comfortable playability and beautiful tone are accented by vintage styling; you won't believe quality like this can be so affordable! Plus, the onboard Shadow pickup system makes the MM-30E perfect for live applications! Epiphone MM-30 Acoustic-electric Mandolin Features at a Glance: Color: Antique Sunburst Top: Solid spruce Body: Mahogany Scale: 14" Nut Width: 1.06" Neck: Set, mahogany Fingerboard: Rosewood Inlays: Dot Binding: B/N

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This mandolin likely started as a Stromberg-Voisinet but was possibly stripped and refinished as a Gibson with banding, logo, and sunburst finish.  Not sure when this occurred but apparently it was a thing. The finish (with the exception of the logo) is certainly comparable quality-wise to Gibsons of that era and seems like a professional job. Shoutout to mandolincafe for sleuthing.  

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