The Best Mandolins 2025

1. Kentucky KM-150 Standard A-Model Mandolin, Sunburst

With a wealth of professional features designed into this best selling A-model mandolin, the KM-150 is sure to please any player, at any level. The Kentucky KM-150 mandolin is the best value available in an all-solid, traditionally designed, A-style instrument that beautifully combines period-correct vintage specifications with an amazingly. When it comes to tone and playability, the KM-150 also excels. A solid Alpine maple neck with tonewood fingerboard and traditional snakehead shaped peghead is attached to the body by a modified dovetail neck-body joint not only adds to the authentic look, but also has a comfortable shape that is easy to play, and offers a lifetime of serviceability. Top everything off with a set of accurate, open-geared tuners, an adjustable tonewood bridge and tuning will be easy, accurate and with perfect intonation every time. No other instrument in its class even comes close in tone, value and dependability.

Saga Musical Instruments Kentucky Standard A-Model Mandolin Finishing: High Gloss Finishing: High Gloss Color: Sunburst Color: Sunburst Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Body Type: Maple, Spruce Neck Type: Maple Inlay Color: Pearl Inlay Type: Dot

2. Kentucky KM-300E 4-String Electric Mandolin Traditional Sunburst

The Kentucky KM-300E 4-String Electric Mandolin offers a modern twist on a traditional instrument. Designed for guitar and mandolin players alike, this electric mandolin expands your tonal possibilities with its dynamic single-coil Lipstick pickup. Whether you're playing blues, jazz, country, or rock, the KM-300E delivers a unique sound that cuts through the mix with clarity and precision. Solid Basswood Body and Vintage-Style Pickup The KM-300E features a solid basswood body with an arched back for added comfort while playing. Its one-piece maple set neck enhances tone and sustain, while the classic Lipstick pickup provides a vintage single-coil sound. The traditional sunburst finish adds beauty and durability to this electric mandolin, making it perfect for stage performances. Built for Performance and Reliability Equipped with die-cast tuning machines for easy, accurate tuning, the KM-300E ensures you stay in tune no matter how hard you play. Paired with a ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, this instrument is designed to offer reliable performance and exceptional playability for any musician.

The Kentucky KM-300E 4-String Electric Mandolin offers a modern twist on a traditional instrument Designed for guitar and mandolin players alike, this electric mandolin expands your tonal possibilities with its dynamic single-coil Lipstick pickup Whether you're playing blues, jazz, country, or rock, the KM-300E delivers a unique sound that cuts through the mix with clarity and precision Solid Basswood Body and Vintage-Style Pickup The KM-300E features a solid basswood

3. Personnel: Clarence Bucaro (vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica); Tom Beardslee (vocals, guitar, mandolin); Eliza Gilkyson (vocals); Steve Fox (mandolin, upright bass, washtub bass, background vocals); Peter Harris (violin); Brian Newman (trumpet); Geoff Sullivan (drums, percussion); Anders Osborne (background vocals). Recorded at John Schab Recording Studios, Columbus, Ohio; Dam Recording, Chicago, Illinois; Universal's Groundstar Lavatory, Nashville, Tennessee.

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Personnel: Clarence Bucaro (vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica); Tom Beardslee (vocals, guitar, mandolin); Eliza Gilkyson (vocals); Steve Fox (mandolin, upright bass, washtub bass, background vocals); Peter Harris (violin); Brian Newman (trumpet); Geoff Sullivan (drums, percussion); Anders Osborne (background vocals). Recorded at John Schab Recording Studios, Columbus, Ohio; Dam Recording, Chicago, Illinois; Universal's Groundstar Lavatory, Nashville, Tennessee.

4. How to Play Mandolin: A Complete Mandolin Course for the Beginner That Is Easy and Fun to Play

This is a complete mandolin course for the beginner that is easy and fun to play. Learn to play accompaniments and chords to many popular folk songs. You will learn the parts of the mandolin, how to hold the mandolin, how to read music and how to tune the mandolin. There is a fingerboard chart to help you find all the notes on the fingerboard.

Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher- Alfred produces educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists spanning every musical instrument, style, and difficulty level- This is a complete mandolin course for the beginner that is easy and fun to play- Learn to play accompaniments and chords to many popular folk songs- You will learn the parts of the mandolin, how to hold the mandolin, how to read music and how to tune the mandolin- There is a fingerboard chart to help you find all the notes on the fingerboard- SKU: ALFRD38001

5. Kentucky KM-140 Standard A-Model Mandolin Traditional Sunburst

Traditional Kentucky A-model mandolins offer players that big sweet tone and easy playability, all priced within the reach of any budget-conscious musician. Saga has now raised the bar even further by upgrading the features of the KM-140 to include a solid top - making this already runaway best-seller even better.

The Kentucky KM-140 Standard A-Style Mandolin is a perfect blend of affordability and craftsmanship Designed for players looking for excellent tone at a budget-friendly price, this mandolin features a solid carved German spruce top that delivers crisp, bright tones with clear articulation Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, the KM-140 offers playability and sound that exceed its price point With Classic Tonewoods and Comfortable Playability The KM-140

6. Kentucky KM-855 Artist F-Model Mandolin Vintage Amberburst

The Kentucky KM-855 Artist F-Style Mandolin is designed for the professional musician who demands both exceptional tone and playability. Handcrafted from hand-selected German spruce and flamed Alpine maple, this mandolin delivers the rich, bright tone needed to cut through any mix. With its high-gloss amberburst finish and elegant design, the KM-855 is as beautiful as it is powerful. With Handcarved Tonewoods for Rich Sound The KM-855 features a solid carved German spruce top for crisp articulation and solid flamed Alpine maple back and sides for extra punch. The slim Alpine maple neck ensures smooth action, while the premium radiused ebony fingerboard offers durability and striking looks. Whether you're playing bluegrass, folk, or jazz, this mandolin provides the tone and performance you need. Built for Stage and Studio Paired with a padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, the KM-855 is designed to withstand the demands of any performance. Whether you're performing live or recording in the studio, this mandolin will inspire your best playing.

The Kentucky KM-855 Artist F-Style Mandolin is designed for the professional musician who demands both exceptional tone and playability Handcrafted from hand-selected German spruce and flamed Alpine maple, this mandolin delivers the rich, bright tone needed to cut through any mix With its high-gloss amberburst finish and elegant design, the KM-855 is as beautiful as it is powerful With Handcarved Tonewoods for Rich Sound The KM-855 features a solid carved German spruce

7. Kentucky KM-650 Standard F-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

The Kentucky KM-650 Standard F-Style Mandolin offers professional features at an affordable price. Redesigned with premium tonewoods and meticulous attention to detail, this mandolin is perfect for musicians looking for world-class tone and effortless playability. Available in both tobacco sunburst and transparent brown finishes, the KM-650 combines a vintage aesthetic with modern craftsmanship. With Premium Tonewoods for Superior Sound The KM-650 features a solid German spruce carved top for clean articulation and a solid Alpine maple back and sides for added punch. The slim one-piece Alpine maple neck provides comfortable playability, while the Santos rosewood radius fingerboard offers silky smooth action. The high-gloss sunburst finish adds traditional beauty and luster to this professional-grade instrument. Built for Players Who Demand More Complete with a padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, the KM-650 is built for musicians who demand both style and performance. Whether you're playing live or recording in the studio, this mandolin will inspire your best playing.

When it comes to great mandolins, Kentucky leads the way at every price point The redesigned KM-650 Standard F-Models Mandolins have all the most desirable professional features that any musician needs to be inspired, but is priced for any budget Available in a beautiful tobacco sunburst or transparent brown High-end tonewoods and meticulous attention to detail by expert luthiers assures effortless playability and world-class tone in a classic design

8. Washburn M1K A-Style Mandolin Pack

Washburn has been building mandolins since the late 1800s. Whether you're a bluegrass, Celtic or rock player, see how the addition of a mandolin can broaden your sonic pallet and add a new dimension to your music. For traditionalists, you'll find all the tone & projection you'd expect from our world class instruments.

Washburn M1K A-Style Mandolin Pack Finishing: Glossy Finishing: Glossy Number of Frets: 20 Scale Length: 13.75" Number of Frets: 20 Bridge Saddle Type: Rosewood Product Color: Sunburst Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Bridge Saddle Type: Rosewood Nut Size: 1.10"

9. Trinity River Guitars Drifter A-style Ma

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10. Trinity River FM4AS Florentine F-Style Acoustic Carved Solid Top Mandolin

The Trinity River FM4AS is a well-built mandolin being offered at a price far below any other f-style mandolin on the market. The FM4AS mandolin looks and plays great and comes with an inlaid headstock and a compensated rosewood bridge. Your friends will think you paid twice the price! Trinity River FM4AS F-Style Mandolin Features: ⢠Traditional Florentine Style ⢠Carved Solid Spruce Top ⢠Head-stock Inlay ⢠Pick Guard ⢠Open Tuners with Plastic Buttons ⢠Mahogany Back & Sides ⢠F-Holes ⢠Gold Hardware ⢠Compensated Rosewood Bridge ⢠Rosewood Fretboard

Trinity River FM4AS Florentine F-Style Acoustic Carved Solid Top Mandolin