Get the Warm Sound of a Mandola
Add a unique vibe to your band with the deep and punchy tones of the Washburn M226SWK Mandola. The A-point style M226SWK mandola has a carved solid spruce top and bookmatched solid flame maple back and sides for bright sound and great projection. The mandola's warm and sultry sound is perfectly suited for bluegrass, Celtic, country, rock, and more. The aged finish, rope binding, and distressed hardware gives the M226SWK mandola a worn, vintage look. If you're looking to add a new twist to your music, grab a Washburn M226SWK mandola.
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- Spruce-topped mandola has excellent sound projection
- Flame maple back and sides deliver classic mandola tones
- Since 1883, Washburn has been producing fretted instruments
For optimal projection, the Washburn M226SWK mandola is fitted with a solid spruce top. Spruce has long been used in instruments, ranging from violins to guitars and mandolins, for its bright sound and great projection. An expertly fitted rosewood bridge makes full contact with the carved spruce top to capture and transfer the string vibrations of every note you play on the Washburn M226SWK mandola. Take it from the Sweetwater crew - the sound and tonality of the Washburn M226SWK mandola is sure to add a unique vibe to any gig.
Flame maple back and sides deliver classic mandola tonesMaple has been the choice wood for the back and sides of instruments such as the mandolin, mandola, and violin. Not only does it look great, but it also adds a brightness and volume that other woods don't. The Washburn M226SWK mandola sports a bookmatched solid flame maple back and sides to deliver outstanding acoustic tones.
Since 1883, Washburn has been producing fretted instrumentsWith humble beginnings in Chicago dating back to the 1880s, Washburn is an American institution in musical instrument manufacturing. From guitars to mandolins, banjos, ukuleles, and more, Washburn has long been a recognized and cherished brand among musicians. Many of the biggest names in folk, blues, and rock 'n' roll have played these well-crafted, quality instruments. Washburn combines quality construction with premium materials to deliver an instrument that's ready to perform on any stage. Call your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to find out more about this iconic brand.
Washburn M226SWK Mandola Features:- Classic mandola tones that are perfect for all styles of music
- A-style body with oval soundhole
- Carved solid spruce top for projection and bright tone
- Solid flame maple back and sides for extra volume and presence
- Bound ebony fretboard and rosewood bridge
