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Mandolins

Explore Chord mandolins for folk, bluegrass and traditional acoustic music. With a compact body and bright, ringing sound, a mandolin is a rewarding instrument for learning melodies, playing rhythmic accompaniment and joining acoustic sessions.

Traditional Mandolins for Acoustic Music

A mandolin adds crisp rhythm and clear melody to an acoustic arrangement. Its distinctive sound makes it a familiar part of folk and bluegrass music, whether played solo, alongside a singer or within a group.

Prebeat’s selection includes Chord CTM28 traditional mandolins in Redburst and Tobacco Sunburst finishes, offering a choice of appearance for your first instrument or a new addition to your collection.

Discover the Mandolin’s Sound

A standard mandolin uses eight strings arranged in four pairs, usually tuned G, D, A and E. These paired strings create its characteristic ringing tone, while plectrum techniques let you move between individual notes, chord strumming and sustained tremolo.

For guitarists exploring mandolin, the different tuning means learning new chord shapes and scale patterns. Its smaller fret spacing also gives it a distinct playing feel.

Choosing a Mandolin for Learning and Practice

When choosing a beginner mandolin, consider playing comfort, tuning stability and the music you want to learn. Regular tuning and short, focused practice sessions help you develop clean notes and consistent picking.

For other instruments to complement your acoustic playing, browse our banjos and guitars.