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Mandolins $250 - $500

The mandolin is actually a descendent of the lute family of instruments. The typical bluegrass mandolin has 8 strings, four sets of 2 adjacent strings tuned to the same note. The tuning is the same as the violin (GDAE) and the exact reverse of a bass. We have a great selection of mandolins in this price range, mostly A styles, some with solid woods, but also a few F styles. As always, you should buy as much mandolin as your budget allows, but if your budget puts you in this category, rest assured that you can find a great instrument here!

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Rover RM-35S Standard Student A-model Mandolin
Rover RM-35S Standard Student A-model Mandolin
Just when you think that you have seen it all...here comes another Saga winner in the RM-35S. The solid top and traditional sunburst of this instrument only enhance the striking new look of this solid-toped, solid value.
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Morgan Monroe MM-100FM F-Style Mandolin
Morgan Monroe MM-100FM F-Style Mandolin
The MM-100FM mandolin captures the essence of classic F-Style instruments with a genuine spruce top married to mahogany back and sides. From traditional to the modern style player, this beauty delivers the vibe in a big way. Combine all this with a sweet satin finish and a lifetime warranty.
Product# MM-100FM
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Rover RM-50 A Style All Solid Mandolin
Rover RM-50 A Style All Solid Mandolin
If you are in the habit of playing with the big dogs, then the the RM-50 is the mandolin for you. Its all solid construction and dovetail neck joint will make this your companion for life! Case Optional.
Product# RM50
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Morgan Monroe MM-550A A-Style Mandolin
Morgan Monroe MM-550A A-Style Mandolin
Morgan Monroe announces the all new 550 series that combines all the elements of classic turn of the century mandolins with updated and modern appointments. The MM-500A A-Style mandolin has a solid spruce top joined to solid maple back & sides and finished in antique sunburst. The maple neck has a comfortable rounded V profile finished with an extended rosewood fingerboard. The compensated adjustable ebony bridge and open geared vintage style Grover tuning machines keep every chord, every run, true and in tune.
Product# MM-550A
More info on Morgan Monroe MM-550A A-Style MandolinBuy Morgan Monroe MM-550A A-Style Mandolin Now!List Price: US $459.95Our Price: US $349.95

LM-310F The Loar Honey Creek F-Style Mandolin
LM-310F The Loar Honey Creek F-Style Mandolin
Authentic mandolin "chop" is recognizable from the first strum, and can only be found in an instrument with a true, hand-carved Spruce top. We've hand-carved the tops of the LM-310F to provide that real 1920s sound, but with enough vibration to still cut through in today's ensemble playing. The thin V profile of the maple neck fits comfortably in the player's hand and our removal of the fretboard extension beyond the 20th fret allows for easy strumming without getting hung up on the extended upper frets. Combine the graceful curves of an authentic F-style body and a graduated solid spruce carved top, and you've got an instrument that not only sounds great out of the box but also one you can hand down to the next generation of players.
Product# LM-310F
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Morgan Monroe MM-300BL Mandolin
Morgan Monroe MM-300BL Mandolin
The all new all solid American Roots Collection from Morgan Monroe combines all the classic design and craftsmanship but updated for the modern player. Popular with traditional players as well as “Newgrassers”, these mandolins continue the Morgan Monroe legacy with all the quality and attention to detail you’ve come to expect. Available in four great colors, they comfortably straddle the line between performance and price without compromising tone or playability.
Product# MM-300BL
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Savannah SF-200-SN Solid F Model Mandolin
Savannah SF-200-SN Solid F Model Mandolin
Savannah is dedicated to bringing classic acoustic instruments of the American folk tradition to players of all levels. With outstanding features and unbeatable values, Savannah instruments are a great way to explore popular acoustic instruments at a reasonable price without sacrificing quality. With a variety of models to suit every style and level of player, Savannah instruments are the perfect match for a sunny afternoon jam, an open mic, or anywhere in between. Solid Hand-Carved Spruce Top Solid Hand-Carved Maple Back & Sides Solid Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard and Bridge Nickel-Plated Hardware 2 Year Warranty
Product# SF-200-SN
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Kentucky KM150S All Solid A Style Mandolin
Kentucky KM150S All Solid A Style Mandolin
With a wealth of professional features designed into this best selling A-model mandolin, the KM-150S is sure to please any player, at any level. Case Optional.
Product# KM150S
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Kentucky KM-270 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin
Kentucky KM-270 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin
Before 1922, most popular mandolins had Oval-shaped sound holes; offering a distinctive sound that played a significant role in shaping the sound of popular music of the day. The diminutive size, unique voice, and relative affordability made it perfect for a wide range of musical styles. To this day, vintage examples of these popular A-style instruments are still played by discerning musicians and coveted by collectors around the world. Now, anyone can afford to own this legendary mandolin design in a Kentucky KM-270 A-style mandolin with the oval sound hole! Incorporating the best features of vintage designs, and using only the best tone woods, each instrument is expertly hand-carved and graduated to produce an instrument with a tone, look and build quality of highly prized collectible instruments. So take a step back in time by playing a new instrument that combines all the best features of old and the new -priced so that is affordable to all players.
Product# KM-270
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More info on Kentucky KM-270 Artist Oval Hole A-Style MandolinBuy Kentucky KM-270 Artist Oval Hole A-Style Mandolin Now!List Price: US $825.00Our Price: US $595.00

Kentucky Deluxe Artist Master A-Model
Kentucky Deluxe Artist Master A-Model
Every Kentucky Artist mandolin is meticulously hand-crafted from the finest materials to produce the finest possible instrument for players of every level. The redesigned KM-250 Artist A-model series of mandolins is no exception.
Product# KM-250
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