Mandolins
Mandolins are exquisite and versatile string instruments that occupy a distinctive place in the realm of music. Offering a melodic charm, mandolins have gained popularity across various genres. Originating from Europe, mandolins boast a rich heritage and have become a beloved choice for musicians worldwide. Our diverse mandolin collection caters to all levels of players – from novices to seasoned professionals. Explore a broad range of mandolin types, including A-style, F-style, and bowl-back variations, each delivering a unique tonal palette and exceptional playability. Whether you seek the bright, crisp notes of bluegrass or the warm, resonant tones of folk music, our mandolin selection has the perfect instrument for your musical journey.
The Gold Tone BZ-1000 is a beautifully crafted guitar-bodied Irish bouzouki with a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a built-in Fishman undersaddle pickup — everything you need to play authentic Celtic and folk music right out of the box, hard case included. Set up in GGDDAADD tuning with octave-paired lower courses and unison upper courses, it delivers that deep, resonant, chimey tone that defines the Irish bouzouki tradition. Whether you're sitting in on a session or recording, this instrument punches well above its price.
The Gold Tone BZ-500 Irish Bouzouki delivers authentic Celtic tone with a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a built-in Chopper Mandolin Bridge Pickup — all in a beautifully finished instrument that ships with a hard shell case. Whether you're playing traditional Irish sessions or exploring GDAD, GDAE, or other open tunings, the BZ-500 is built to handle the rich, ringing octave-course sound the bouzouki is known for. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida and ready to play the moment it arrives.
The Gold Tone F-10 is a uniquely voiced 10-string mandolin that adds a low C course to the standard mandolin tuning, giving you the range of both a mandolin and a mandola in one beautifully built instrument. Built on a larger F-style body with a solid spruce top, Gold Tone's patented Zero Glide nut, and a built-in bridge transducer pickup, it's ready for the stage and the studio right out of the case. Every F-10 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
The Gold Tone F-12 is a six-string mando-guitar tuned to standard EADGBE — think of it as a guitar that shrank just enough to be genuinely fun. Built on an F-style mandola body with a solid spruce top, 15" scale, and a built-in bridge transducer, it bridges the gap between guitar familiarity and mandolin portability in a way very few instruments manage. Every F-12 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships.
The Gold Tone F-6 is a six-string mando-guitar tuned to standard EADGBE — think of it as a guitar that shrank just enough to be genuinely fun, with a solid spruce top, F-style maple body, 15" scale, and a built-in bridge transducer pickup. It plays guitar chords and riffs with a bright, punchy voice that cuts through any mix, and it comes ready to plug in and play. A hard foam case is included, and every F-6 ships with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida.
The Gold Tone GM-10 Frypan is an all-solid-wood flat-back mandolin inspired by the legendary Flatiron M2 — a lightweight, sweet-sounding instrument built for players who want real wood tone without breaking the bank. At just 1.8 pounds with a solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides, it goes anywhere music happens. A hard-shell case is included, and every GM-10 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone GM-10 Frypan mandolin — an all-solid-wood flat-back mandolin that pays tribute to the beloved Flatiron M2, complete with a hard-shell case. At just 1.8 pounds, it travels anywhere and rewards players of every level with sweet, responsive tone from its solid spruce top and solid maple back and sides. Professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping.
The Gold Tone GM-35 is a beautifully crafted F-style mandolin featuring a solid spruce top, maple back and sides, and a striking tobacco sunburst finish — all at a price that makes it one of the best values in acoustic mandolins today. Whether you're picking up the instrument for the first time or looking for a dependable gigging mandolin, the GM-35 delivers real bluegrass tone and iconic looks. Every GM-35 receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships, so it arrives ready to play.
The Gold Tone GM-35/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's beloved F-style mandolin, built with a solid spruce top and maple back and sides for bright, punchy bluegrass tone. It comes with a hard foam case and is professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida before shipping. At $549.99, this is one of the most complete packages available for left-handed players entering the mandolin world.
The Gold Tone GM-50+ is a beautifully crafted A-style mandolin with a carved solid spruce top, curly maple back and sides, and a built-in chop saddle pickup — all wrapped in a classic tobacco sunburst finish that pays homage to the golden age of American mandolin orchestras. It's a versatile instrument equally at home in an acoustic jam or plugged into a PA, and it arrives ready to play with a gig bag included. At $519.99, it's an outstanding value for a solid-top mandolin with this level of heritage-inspired craftsmanship.
The Gold Tone GM-70+ is an all-solid-wood F-style mandolin built to a spec that rivals instruments costing far more — carved solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides, radiused ebony fretboard, gold-plated hardware, and a ZeroGlide nut, all finished in a stunning tobacco sunburst high gloss. It arrives at your door with a professional factory setup from Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, so it's truly ready to play the moment you open the case. If you've been looking for a serious F-style mandolin without a four-figure price tag that keeps climbing, this is the instrument.
The Gold Tone GM-70+/L is the left-handed version of Gold Tone's flagship F-style mandolin, built with all-solid wood construction — carved solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides — and appointed with gold-plated hardware, a radiused ebony fretboard, bone nut, and a cast-brass tailpiece. This is a serious instrument for left-handed players who refuse to compromise on tone or craftsmanship. It ships with a hardshell case and receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before shipping.