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About Mandolins

The sweet trill of a mandolin is an integral part of many styles of traditional music, whether it’s Celtic folk or bluegrass music. The instrument has enjoyed a resurgence in modern country thanks to players like Chris Thile.

The mandolin is part of the lute family of folk instruments which includes the mandola, mandocello and mando bass. The mandolin is the smallest and highest-pitched of the four.

There are two main types of mandolin: the A-style and the F-style. The A-style is a teardrop shape and is more often played in Celtic music. The F-style body features an ornate scroll which helps balance the mandolin, making it much easier to play standing up. This makes it the weapon of choice for bluegrass musicians.

What Makes the Mandolin Different?

Sweet, melodious sound
Essential part of many country and folk arrangements
Different styles suit different players

Frequently Asked Questions about Mandolins

Question: How many frets are there on a mandolin?

A-style mandolins typically have 20 frets. F-style mandolins have a staggered fingerboard, which means there are more frets for the treble strings than the bass strings. In this circumstance, there can be as much as 25 frets for the A and E strings.

Question: How many strings are there on a mandolin?

There are eight strings on a mandolin but they come in unison pairs. These unison pairs are very close together and can be fretted with one finger. This means that, in terms of playing the mandolin, you can think of it as having four strings.

Question: Are mandolin and ukulele chords the same?

No, mandolin and ukulele chords are very different. Ukuleles have more in common with guitars because they are tuned in intervals of fourths. Mandolins have more in common with violins because they are tuned in intervals of fifths.

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Barnes & Mullins BM600E Wimborne Electro Acoustic Mandolin

Ibanez M510E Mandolin Electric Brown Sunburst

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Epiphone MM30 Mandolin Antique Sunburst

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Eastman MD505 A-style with F-holes

Eastman MD314

Barnes & Mullins BM600 Wimborne Mandolin

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Eastman MD604-GB Goldburst

Eastman PCH-M104 Classic Mandolin

Eastman PCH-M104 Goldburst

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Eastman MD515/TV Wideneck Sunburst

Ozark 2255E Mandolin F Model Electric

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Ozark 2371BK Mandolin A Model F Hole Black

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Ozark Deluxe Vintage A-Model Mandolin All Solid

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Samick SM-50S Sunburst Mandolin (Pre-Owned) #20008017

Seagull S8 Mandolin Sunburst EQ

Eastman MD605-GB Goldburst

Eastman MD305E-SB Sunburst

Eastman MD314E-SB Sunburst

Barnes & Mullins BM650 Salvino Mandolin

Eastman MD315

Ozark 2139 Appalachian Dulcimer

Pilgrim Redwood A Style Mandolin Antique Violin Burst

Seagull M4 Spruce

Eastman MD515

Pilgrim Redwood A Style Mandolin Antique Violin Burst

About Mandolins

What Makes the Mandolin Different?

Frequently Asked Questions about Mandolins

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