Gold Tone GM-35/L Left-Handed F-Style Mandolin with Case
$ 549.99
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.
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This is the left-handed version of the Gold Tone GM-35 F-Style Mandolin, and I want to say that plainly up front because left-handed players deserve to know exactly what they’re getting without hunting through the fine print. The GM-35/L wears the classic scroll-body silhouette that has defined bluegrass mandolin since Bill Monroe first plugged in his F-5, and it backs up that good looks with real tonal substance — a spruce top for crisp, projecting highs and maple back and sides that push that characteristic punchy midrange all serious mandolin players are after. Whether you’re a complete beginner picking up your first instrument or a guitarist making the lateral move to mandolin, this is a package designed to get out of your way and let you play.
The neck is maple with a rosewood fingerboard and 24 frets, giving you plenty of room to explore up the neck as your technique develops. The 1-1/8″ ZeroGlide nut is a genuinely thoughtful feature at this price point — it reduces friction at the nut and keeps the instrument in tune more reliably than the cheap plastic nuts you find on most budget mandolins. The two-way adjustable truss rod means the neck can be dialed in precisely for different string gauges or seasonal humidity changes, which is something I always look for on a mandolin I’m recommending to a student. Chrome hardware, cream ABS binding, an adjustable bridge, and a tobacco sunburst high-gloss finish round out a package that looks and plays considerably above its price tag. And yes, it comes with a hard foam case — not a gig bag, an actual case — which is a real value add.
Every instrument receives a professional factory setup at Gold Tone in Titusville, Florida before it ships, including checking the nut slots, setting the action at the bridge, verifying the neck relief with the truss rod, and ensuring it plays cleanly all the way up the neck.
Why Buy From Banjo Warehouse
Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, which means you’re buying a genuine instrument backed by Gold Tone’s manufacturer warranty and our own customer support. I’ve been in this business for over 45 years — I co-founded Watch & Learn in Atlanta and have written instructional materials used by hundreds of thousands of players, including Banjo Primer, the top-rated beginner banjo method. I co-designed the OB-Standard with Gold Tone and have spent decades learning what separates a good instrument from a great one at every price point. When I stock a model at Banjo Warehouse, it’s because I genuinely believe it delivers real value to real players. The GM-35/L is one of those instruments. Financing is available through PayPal Pay in 4, Afterpay, and 3, 6, 12, or 24-month plans — no late fees — so you can get playing now without waiting.
Gold Tone GM-35/L Specifications
| Handedness | Left-Handed |
| Body Style | F-Style Mandolin |
| Top | Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Maple |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Frets | 24 |
| Inlay | Traditional |
| Nut | 1-1/8″ ZeroGlide Nut |
| Truss Rod | Two-Way Adjustable |
| Scale Length | 13-3/4″ |
| Tuners | F-Style |
| Tuner Buttons | White |
| Bridge | Adjustable Bridge |
| Tailpiece | Traditional with Cover |
| Binding | Cream ABS |
| Hardware | Chrome Plated |
| Finish | Tobacco Sunburst / High Gloss |
| Tuning | GDAE |
| String Gauge | .040w, .026w, .016, .011 (Doubled) |
| Weight | 2.8 lbs. |
| Case | Included Hard Foam Case |
| Setup Location | Titusville, FL, USA (Gold Tone) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this mandolin genuinely set up for left-handed playing, or is it just a right-handed instrument flipped over?
The GM-35/L is a true left-handed instrument built from the ground up for left-handed players. The nut is cut for left-handed stringing, the tailpiece and bridge are oriented correctly, and everything is professionally set up at the Gold Tone factory in Titusville, Florida specifically for a left-handed player before it ships. This is not a right-handed model restrung — it is the proper left-handed version.
I’m a complete beginner. Is the GM-35/L a good first mandolin?
It’s one of the best options at this price point for a beginner, and especially so for left-handed players who have fewer choices overall. The ZeroGlide nut and adjustable bridge make it easier to get a low, comfortable action, and the professional factory setup means you won’t be fighting the instrument when you’re still learning the basics. The included hard foam case is a practical bonus that protects your investment from day one. I’d feel comfortable recommending this to any new player.
Does this mandolin come with a warranty?
Yes. Because Banjo Warehouse is an authorized Gold Tone dealer, the GM-35/L comes with Gold Tone’s manufacturer warranty. If you have any issues with materials or workmanship, you’re covered — and our team is here to help you navigate any warranty situation directly.
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