We are reviewing the hard shell case for A style mandolins, made by Musician’s Gear. This sleek case comes in all black exterior with a plush black interior to house and protect your mandolin during storage or travel. When looking for a case for your mandolin, you have one of two choices: a hard shell…
We are reviewing the deluxe wood case from the Journeyman series by Gator Cases, a traditional sturdy wood case with antique brass hardware and a royal blue crushed velvet interior in which to lovingly house your instrument. When looking for a mandolin case, there are several things to consider. There are two styles of cases…
We are reviewing a hard shell mandolin case by Guardian Cases, model number CG-020-MA. This case comes in a sleek black exterior with fuzzy plush lining for ultimate padding and comfort for your beloved instrument. It is designed to house A style mandolins and will not fit F style mandolins. As musician, you have to…
Today we are reviewing a lightweight gig bag soft shell case for the mandolin, made by Gator Cases in a lightweight polyfoam. This case fits both A and F style mandolins. Its exterior is a rugged nylon water-resistant outer shell. There is a zippered outer pocket for accessories such as extra picks, straps, sheet music…
Today we review a hardshell case for mandolins. This case is made by Gearlux and is designed to hold most A style mandolins. Its outer shell is a textured glossy black finish, and the interior is black as well, with a plush padded lining. A case is crucial to the longevity of your instrument, plus…
We review the best mandolin brands on the market for 2018. It is exciting, buying a new instrument, but it is an investment that is worth taking some time to research before making a final decision. For our list of the best mandolin brands, we looked at age and reputation of each company, as well…
Today we review the Ibanez M700AVS F-style mandolin, a quality instrument boasting solid wood construction to produce the best sound. The first thing you’ll notice about this instrument is its gorgeous cherry red sunburst body, perfect for playing the blues. There are two different styles of mandolin you can find, both of which evolved from…
Today we review the Ibanez model M510DVS mandolin, a perfectly beautiful mandolin that is ideal for beginners due to its price point. Check price on Amazon now The first thing you will notice about this mandolin is its colour. It is strikingly attractive with a dark violin sunburst on the front of the body. It…
Today we review the F style mandolin by Loar, model LM-250-VS. There are two styles of mandolin: the A style and F style, both of which were developed in the early 1900s by Gibson. These models are modern takes on the traditional bowlback mandolins of the Renaissance era. A style mandolins are simplistic in design…
Today we review the A-model mandolin by Kentucky. This stringed instrument is made of solid wood for crisp and bright tone, with a tonewood fingerboard for smooth playability. Check price on Amazon now The most common styles of mandolin we see nowadays will either be the F-style or A style. both styles were developed…