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.
This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone GM-50+, 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 for under $520. Inspired by the beloved club and orchestra mandolins of the early twentieth century, it combines vintage character with modern playability. It ships with a gig bag and has been professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, FL.
The Gold Tone GM-80 is an F-style mandolin built for players who want serious tone and playability without the serious price tag — a solid Sitka spruce top, solid curly maple back and sides, ebony fingerboard, and gold-plated hardware combine to deliver focused projection, clear articulation, and a beautifully broken-in satin cherry burst finish. Whether you are just crossing over from guitar or already gigging roots and bluegrass stages, the GM-80 rewards every level of player with consistent, reliable response. It arrives factory set up by Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida, and includes a fitted case.