Instruments - Mandolins
Apitius Grand Classic - $7500.00
sku: 0914376, 8501, 2001. finely made, top of the line mandolin from Ontario, Canada; sunburst finished carved spruce top, with highly flamed maple back, sides,and neck; ivoroid bound radiused ebony fingerboard; bound body and headstock with ornate fern inlay and logo in pearl; adjustable ebony bridge, logo engraved tailpiece cover, engraved 4-on-a...
Belltone Medalist - $249.00
sku: 0914086, ca. 1930s. all mahogany mandolin with three piece f holes and additional holes on the outer rim; multi colored pearloid pickup, a real pip of an instrument; neck is bowed, plays to about the 5th fret; PRICE REDUCED....was $399 now on sale for only......
Cole Mandolin Banjo - $650.00
sku: 0913831, sn. 6604. A beautiful example. All original right down to the bridge and "Joe Rodgers" skin head. No fret wear or fingerboard wear. Straight neck!! ...
Cole Mandolin Banjo - $650.00
sku: 0913833, sn. 6605. Another beautiful example. All original right down to the bridge and "Joe Rodgers" skin head. No fret wear or fingerboard wear. Straight neck!! ...
Ditson mandolin banjo - $595.00
sku: 0913509, ca. 1920s. interesting instrument most likely from the Vega factory. The neck and rim are typical Vega with a Little Wonder style tone ring and Vega closed ball end hardware. However, the inside of the rim is original black paint and measures a non standard 9-3/4"...
Douglas Unger Recording Artist - $4500.00
sku: 0914344, ca. 1997. This mandolin combines all of the artistry and technical expertise that has been evident in all of the other instruments we have had by this talented maker. Essentially this mandolin is an A-5 style with teardrop shaped body with "f" holes; the neck sports a snakehead peghead which is slotted and bound; the fingerboard is e...
Eastman 815 - On Hold
sku: 0914387, 102, ca. 2005. RARE ALL NATURAL FINISH artist model mandolin; highly flamed maple, back and sides, 3-ply binding on the headstock and body, as well as side binding....this is a great sounding mandolin in nearly new condition...
Eastman DG-1 - $2550.00
sku: 0913975, sn. 4926, ca. 2009. Just in from Eastman strings, the mandolin we have been waiting for. This instrument is modeled after the instruments made by Corrado Giacomel and touted by David Grisman. These instruments are licensed by Giacomel and made in agreement with the David Grisman collection. The are superb players and compare favorably with the...
Eastman DG-1 - Call for price
sku: 0913978, sn. 4927, ca. 2009. Just in from Eastman strings, the mandolin we have been waiting for. This instrument is modeled after the instruments made by Corrado Giacomel and touted by David Grisman. These instruments are licensed by Giacomel and made in agreement with the David Grisman collection. The are superb players and compare favorably with the...
Eastman DGM-2 - Call for price
sku: 0913986, sn. 4928, ca. 2009. NEW FROM EASTMAN. This is the second in the series of instruments that draw from the collection of David Grisman. It is closely modeled after the extremely rare Bacon and Day Artist mandolin with 4 body points and fiddle edge binding; flamed maple back and sides. This instrument sounds better than any old Bacon mandolin I h...
Eastman MD 605 - $575.00
sku: 0914316, ca. 2009. new from Eastman this is a tear drop body with f holes. It is a premium instrument....LIST PRICE...$950......
Eastman MD 615 - $1150.00
sku: 0811747, sn. 2719, ca. 2008. Modeled after the classic instruments of the 1920s this fully hand-carved solid mandolin is crafted with an aged spruce top and maple back and sides. The maple neck is finished with a solid ebony fingerboard and an ebony fronted head stock. Fittings are nickel plated and the fret board features abalone dot inlays. Classic s...
Eastman MD 615 - $1150.00
sku: 0914314, 4686, ca. 2009. Modeled after the classic instruments of the 1920s this fully hand-carved solid mandolin is crafted with an aged spruce top and maple back and sides. The maple neck is finished with a solid ebony fingerboard and an ebony fronted head stock. Fittings are nickel plated and the fret board features abalone dot inlays. Classic s...
Eastman MD 615 - $1150.00
sku: 0914315, 4783, ca. 2009. Modeled after the classic instruments of the 1920s this fully hand-carved solid mandolin is crafted with an aged spruce top and maple back and sides. The maple neck is finished with a solid ebony fingerboard and an ebony fronted head stock. Fittings are nickel plated and the fret board features abalone dot inlays. Classic s...
Eastman MDA 815 - Call for price
sku: 1014578, 5167, ca. 2010. NEW NEW NEW from Eastman Strings. This mandola, from Eastman's line of great instruments is an artist model with classic finish. The neck width is 1-3/8" and the scale is 16". The mandola is tuned C G D A and a companion to the mandolin. This instrument is comparable in appointments to a model 815 mandolin. ...
Eastman MDC-805 Mandocello - Call for price
sku: 1014593, 5168, ca. 2010. A custom order instrument based on the full body archtop model 805. The mandocello was most often used in mandolin orchestra but this instrument could be used for a variety of playing situations. The sound is absolutely AMAZING. It out plays and out sounds most old Gibsons we have had. Currently set up with octave mandolin ...
Eastman Model 915 - $1799.00
sku: 069484, sn. 048, ca. 2005. Luxurious upgraded features include AAA quality highly flamed maple, gold plated hardware, hand-bound multi-ply maple wood binding on headstock and body, veneer on back of headstock. This one has a thin, spirit varnish finish and sounds great; some dings and shop wear. LIST PRICE $2900...
Eastman Neapolitan - $1599.00
sku: 0913146, sn. 4149, ca. 2009. Classically styled with maple ribs and ebony trim. We saw these instruments being made while we were in Beijing last spring. It was like stepping back in time to see a skilled luthier bending the curly maple staves over his form. When we saw these instruments we made them promise to send some to us. They have finally arrive...
Fairbanks Vega Style K - $550.00
sku: 0914239, sn. 50875, ca. 1920s. the simplest mandolin banjo by this famous maker; 10-1/8 inch rim, good straight mahogany neck; play like a mandolin sound like a banjo; patented arch top tone ring added for brighter sound, but can easily removed...
French made mandolin banjo - Call for price
sku: 059126, ca. 1930s. made for Maurice Chevalier; Maurice was discovered by Jeanne Bourgeois, or Mistinguett when he was 17 years old. They had an interesting relationship over the years. Now their banjos reside with BVI. This instrument has ornate marquetry trim and an amazing carved Jester in the peghead. NOT FOR SALE ...
George C. Dobson Banjo Mandolin - $299.00
sku: 0913402, ca. 1895. unusual instrument bearing the stamp of George Clifton Dobson. The only one we have seen. ...
George C. Dobson Neapolitan - $199.00
sku: 0913403, ca. 1900. excellent quality, bowl back mandolin with rosewood ribs and spruce top. Plays fine in the first position to the 5th fret, after that the action gets a little high....
Giacomel F-5 Artist - $7995.00
sku: 0914029, ca. 2002. this is an early instrument by famed luthier Corrado Giacomel of Genoa, Italy. It is not the modern stlye that he is known for today, but a copy of an F-5 with block pearl inlays. The mandolin has great tone, balance, and playability. It has an adjustable bridge that is as low as can be and as a result, the volume, in our o...
Gibson A- - Call for price
sku: 1014710, sn. 86488. Blackface currently undergoing restoration...
Gibson A-3 - Call for price
sku: 059415, sn. 9022, ca. 1908. interesting and early model with walnut back and sides; spruce top; ...
Gibson A-Jr. - $1250.00
sku: 0812230, sn. 71762, ca. 1923. Gibson's no frills model is noted for having great sound at low cost...this one is no exception; wide grain spruce top; no binding anywhere; small round label; cheaper tailpiece. This one is set up with Calace strings for ease of playing and balanced sound.PRICE REDUCED....was $1450 now on sale for only......
Gibson EM-150 - $1495.00
sku: 0914350, S2732, ca. 1959. tear drop shaped electric mandolin with single P-90 pickup; flamed maple two piece back; spruce top with f holes; very clean except for replaced bridge which compensates for a dip in the top. Play perfect. Nice Knobs!...
Gibson F-4 - Call for price
sku: 1014711, sn. 47142. Currently undergoing restoration...
Gibson F-5 - $17995.00
sku: 0913181, sn. D70295, ca. 2005. This is a Distressed F-5 Master Model that has an aged finish, complete with finish checks and playing wear giving it the appearance of an original 1920s Loar era instrument. The mandolin has a spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, and ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays. Classic appointments include a flow...
Gibson F5-G - $3850.00
sku: 0812622, sn. 30327020, ca. 2003. master model sound on a budget, this is one really good sounding Bluegrass mandolin...
Gibson H-1 - $3650.00
sku: 1014629, 67536, ca. 1921. original mandola (tuned C, G, D, A); Sheraton brown finish; one piece back which has been reglued in a few spots; Rare and hard to find in this condition. Complete with original pickguard, adjustable bridge, tailpiece and tuners....
Gibson H-2 - On Hold
sku: 1014708, 65241, ca. 1921. all original mandola (tuned C G D A); red finish with inlaid Handel tuners; clean and complete with original pickguard, tailpiece and tuners. This mandola has a deep red sunburst finish and particularly fine tone. ...
Gibson M-6 - $1495.00
sku: 0811843, sn. 20426030, ca. 2006. a mandolin with 6 strings built especially for the guitar player....
Gold Tone OM-800+ - $599.00
sku: 1014819, sn. 21002588. Nice octave mandolin. Has a deep, rich tone and plenty of volume! It plays easily and features a beautiful spruce top and mahogany back and sides. The gold hardware is easy on the eyes....
Imperial - $95.00
sku: 0914025, ca. 1900. made in Cincinnati, OH; pretty much a basket case but beautifully engraved, silver tuners and and tailpiece...
Jose Ortega Bandurria - $795.00
sku: 0812335, ca. 1880s. A plucked lute, a hybrid of the guitar and cittern families, found in Spain and parts of Latin America. It has a small, cittern-shaped body with comparatively deep ribs, flat back, short fretted neck, and large peg-holder with pegs projecting from the rear as on a guitar. The back and sides are or Brazilian rosewood, with ...
Kay K61 - $450.00
sku: 0710638, ca. 1940s. all mahogany with sunburst arched top and back; two offset body points; tortoise pick guard and neck binding. A very nice early Kay instrument. Good, straight neck...
Kay N-1 - $495.00
sku: 0710803, sn. 809, ca. 1950s. fancy model with two body points; red sunburst finish with checkered binding on top; flamed maple back; block pearl inlay; complete with ivoroid pguard ...
Kentucky KM-150 - $229.00
sku: 0914325, 09060804, ca. 2009. Solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, deluxe tuning machines, adjustable truss rod, adjustable compensated rosewood bridge, nickel-plated hardware, solid maple neck with 12th fret neck joint. With a wealth of professional features designed into this A-model mandolin, this instrument is sure to please any player, at...
Martin Style 5 - $2450.00
sku: 0811901, sn. 2008, ca. 1906. an truly, artistic gem from the C. F. Martin Company built 100 years ago. This Neapolitan style instrument features Brazilian rosewood ribs, ivory binding, pearl and ebony top trim; tortoise and pearl pickguard and the most delicate abalone inlay in the fingerboard and peghead that Martin has ever done; some high frets so s...
Martin Style A - $995.00
sku: 0811841, sn. 5560, ca. 1917. mahogany back and sides, bent spruce top; some playing wear to top but one repaired crack on the lower bout, treble side ; good sounding mandolin for Celtic music. ...
Morgan & Monroe MMS-810 - $450.00
sku: 0914393, sn. DW05090067. Quality, intermediate mandolin with a nice satin finish over a light brown stain....
ODE Style O - $1250.00
sku: 0711479, sn. 75212, ca. 1970s. In the 1970s, Tut Taylor worked with Bob Givens making both the Tennessee branded instruments as well as the Ode branded instruments. This is an A style instrument with oval sound hole; the scale length is 14 inches. The fingerboard has been planed and refretted. It plays and sounds great....
Orpheum mandolin banjo - $675.00
sku: 0914085, sn. 7466, ca. 1920s. 10 1/4 inch maple rim with raised tone ring, maple mandolin neck with fancy pearl inlays in fingerboard and peghead, all original except fo small section of maple rim cap is replaced, a very nice playing example...
Perrazzo Neopolitan Style - $945.00
sku: 0914353, ca. 1900. an absolutely stunning bowl back mandolin with 45 maple ribs. The instrument is adorned with very fancy pearl vine in the fingerboard and cherubs playing a lyre in the pickguard. This is a beautiful instrument that plays well. It is set up with Calace strings. ...
Phoenix Bluegrass - $3600.00
sku: 0913759, sn. 238, ca. 2000. double cutaway mandolin that is designed and voiced for bluegrass playing. The back, sides, peghad amd neck are bound ivoroid in; the top is carved Adirondack red spruce with a tobacco sunburst finish; snakehead style headstock with Phoenix inlay, arched ebony fretboard with dot inlays, adjustable bridge of maple base and...
R. Melchionna Neapolitan Style - $1250.00
sku: 0913288, ca. 1890. presentation mandolin made in NYC; scalloped maple ribs; fancy pearl trim including dragons in the pickguard; tortoise covered neck and peghead; slight forward bow to the neck. ...
Rover RM-75 - $399.00
sku: 1014843, sn. 1106357. This is a surprisingly great mandolin!! It has excellent power and resonance as well as a sweet tone. It's the best bargain Artist model mandolin available. All hand-carved solid spruce top and maple back and sides, nitro-cellulose sunburst finish, multi-ply binding on top, back and headstock; maple neck with adjustable tru...
Stradolin - $349.00
sku: 1014693, ca. 1940s. arched top with segmented "f" holes; elevated rosewood fingerboard; nice little beginner instrument...
Supertone - $350.00
sku: 059396, ca. 1920s. very nice flatback mandolin with pearl trimmed spruce top; pretty but not pricey; plays ok in the first position ...
The Vernon - $195.00
sku: 0710886, ca. 1920s. nice flat back with C. Bruno and Sons label. no cracks but will need considerable work to get it up and running. There is one tuner button missing and there is a brace rattling around inside; the finish is considerably checked, Worthy project....
Unmarked mandolin - $1599.00
sku: 0913508, ca. 1920. in thirty-five years of studying vintage instruments, we have never seen the likes of this mandolin. Shaped like a nautical Anchor, this mandolin was well played over the years. The top is spruce with f holes and the back and sides are mahogany. The instrument is 4 inches deep with a 13-1/2 inch scale and it is fitted for 1...
Unmarked Neapolitan - $99.00
sku: 0711073, ca. 1900. alternating mahogany and rosewood ribs; attractive, inlayed pickguard; no cracks in the body but the neck is not perfectly straight; sold as found....
Unmarked Neapolitan - $99.00
sku: 0913835, ca. 1900. Good student grade bowl back. The neck is straight to the body but there is slight bow at the end of the fingerboard. The frets are clean. Rosewood ribs; PRICE REDUCED....was $199 now on sale for only......
Unmarked Neopolitan - $99.00
sku: 0914015, ca. 1900. American made bowl back mandolin with 18 Brazilian rosewood ribs and large skirt; There is one small, unrepaired crack in the rib; good, undamaged and true, spruce top with ornate sound hole inlay. The pickguard has deteriorated. The instrument would need cleaning, one fret, a proper bridge and complete set up. The neck is ...
Vega Mandola - Call for price
sku: 1014712, . currently undergoing restoration...
Vega Neapolitan Style - $299.00
sku: 0711349, sn. 23145, ca. 1900s. marked The Lansing Special on the back of the tuners, this is a well made classical mandolin with 21 Brazilian rosewood ribs (one is poorly reglued); a fine, spruce top with inlayed tortoise pickguard and abalone rosette; engraved tailpiece cover. Needs fret job and work to the ribs. PRICE REDUCED....was $499 now on sale fo...
Vega style Mandolin Banjo - $199.00
sku: 1014695, ca. 1930s. unmarked neck on a simple Vega 10-3/4" rim...
Washburn M-IK - $195.00
sku: 1014808, 2000Ős. Nice entry level mandolin to get you started in bluegrass or classical playing. Easy action for a soft touch make it great to start out on. Includes a Washburn gigbag....
Weber Bitterroot - Call for price
sku: 1014821, sn. 10378103. This is the Weber workhorse! It features a beautiful spruce top and flamed maple back and sides. The radiused fingerboard makes it comfortable and easy to play. It has lots of muscle and a crisp, clean tone. The binding on the top and the buckskin finish give it a sharp look. You'll be sure to turn heads when you take it on...
Weber Bitterroot A - Call for price
sku: 1014462, 9234612, ca. 2009. This mandolin has exceptional power, delivery, balance, and resonance. Weber mandolins are second to none. It features a solid spruce top and solid maple back, sides, and neck. It has a matte finish that draws out the beautiful natural colors of the wood. It gives the top an almost aged look. The fingerboard and bridge are ...
Weber Gallatin - Call for price
sku: 0914214, sn. 9372881, ca. 2009. NEW from Weber; The Gallatin is their basic Artist model with maple back and sides, spruce top and minimal embellishments. The sound is warm yet strident. It is a delight to play and priced right. Hand made in Montana...
Weber Sage Octave Mandolin - On Hold
sku: 1014469, sn. 941012, ca. 2009. If wisdom had a sound, it would be like this octave mandolin. The depth, richness, and intimacy it produces is almost beyond words. It's features include a solid spruce top, solid flamed maple back and sides, mahogany neck, ebony fretboard, and adjustable Brekke bridge. ...
Weber Yellowstone - On Hold
sku: 0912930, sn. 9356701, ca. 2009. Weber's most popular F style mandolin, this one sounds exceptional and boasts a solid red spruce top, maple back and sides, and antique tobacco sunburst. It has quite a versatile sound (it goes way beyond bluegrass) and a "pop" that other mandolins can only envy. Custom ordered with light, distressed matte finish in an anti...
Wons Stringed Instruments - $1000.00
sku: 0913936, ca. 1950s. an interesting, handmade mandolin bearing a paper label which reads Wons Stringed Instruments Shop Madison Wisconsin. This is a flat top, two point mandolin with a bent, Brazilian rosewood back, carved heel. The peghead is slotted. It will set up as an excellent, classical instrument. ...