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About Mandolins
In the United States, the mandolin is known as a back-porch instrument used in bluegrass, Americana, and folk music. But many enjoy the bright, nimble tone of the mandolin; Beethoven played it, and other composers like Mahler, Stravinsky, Vivaldi, and Mozart incorporated it into their compositions. A member of the lute family, modern mandolins descended from the 16th-century European mandore. Today, the mandolin is played worldwide in countless traditions: Irish jigs, American blues, rock, classical, Brazilian folk, and more.
Shop for Mandolins by Brand
Sweetwater carries a broad selection of mandolins for beginners, seasoned hobbyists, professional musicians, and everyone in between. Explore mandolins from popular manufacturers including The Loar, Washburn, Ibanez, Luna, Epiphone, Fender, and Recording King. Sweetwater also carries mandolin accessories like cases, tuners, straps, mandolin strings, stands, etc. If you want to expand your stringed repertoire, then step back into history with the incomparable tone of a mandolin.
Mandolin FAQs
How many strings do mandolins have?
A standard mandolin has eight metal strings coupled into four courses, or pairs. These four courses are tuned to perfect fifths in succession (G-D-A-E), which is also the standard violin tuning.
Do mandolins come in different sizes?
Mandolins come in many different shapes and sizes. Three of the most common builds include flat-backed (common in Brazilian and English folk), round-backed or Neapolitan (common in European classical music), and carved top (common in American bluegrass and folk). You can also find mandolins with four, six, 12, and even 16 strings.
Are there different mandolin models?
The mandolin family includes piccolo, alto, tenor, bass, and even contrabass models, but the standard (and most common) mandolin is the soprano model with a scale length around 14 inches.
What is an acoustic-electric mandolin?
Acoustic-electric mandolins allow players to plug into an amp or mixer while resonator mandolins rely on metal cone resonators — instead of traditional soundboards — for a louder, modified tone.
Get Started with a New Mandolin
Ready to purchase your first or next mandolin? Sweetwater makes it easy. If you don’t know where to begin, then reach out to our highly knowledgeable Sweetwater Sales Engineers at (800) 222-4700. They’ll help you choose the right mandolin for you!
If you prefer to shop completely online, then Sweetwater’s website has tools to narrow down your mandolin choices based on your desired specs, such as the brand, price range, body shape, and much more. Select your preferred specs in our convenient product filter and explore your options!
What are the most popular brands for Mandolins on Sweetwater.com?
What are the most popular Mandolins on Sweetwater.com?
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Gibson Custom F-5G Mandolin - Dark Burst
★★★★★ 1 review
$5,999.00 -
The Loar Honey Creek A-style Mandolin - Satin Brownburst
★★★★ 1 review
$299.99 -
The Loar LM-700E-VS Supreme F-style Acoustic-electric Mandolin - Gloss Vintage Sunburst
★★★★★ 1 review
$1,299.99 -
Gold Tone F-6 6-string Acoustic-electric Mando-Guitar - Tobacco Sunburst
★★★★★ 1 review
$729.99 -
The Loar Performer LM-520-VS Mandolin - Vintage Sunburst
★★★★½ 1 review
$599.99
Why shop Mandolins at Sweetwater.com?
With a massive selection of Mandolins, free shipping, a free 2-year warranty, 24/7 access to award-winning support - and more - Sweetwater gives you more than any other retailer! If you have any questions about Mandolins, make sure to give your personal Sales Engineer a call at (800) 222-4700.
