Best Sellers
Top products on Reverb over the past 90 days
Best Sellers in Folk Instruments
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Eastman MD315 F-Style Mandolin
Finding as beautiful a mandolin as the Eastman MD315 F-Style is a tall order. Hand-crafted according to “Old World” specifications, and adorned with a classical finish, MD315 is as gorgeous as its sound. - 2
Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo
The Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo offers both beginners and seasoned players alike an affordable instrument with professional appointments like a violin quality three-ply blond maple rim, a durable steel tension hoop and coordinator rod, and alluring satin finish. Highly resonant thanks to the openback design, this model is built for singalong bluegrass jams and porch playing alike. - 3
Eastman MD305 A-Style Mandolin
The Eastman MD305 A-Style Mandolin is an elegant option for beginner and veteran mandolin players alike. With a solid spruce top on solid maple back and sides, the MD305 delivers timeless mandolin tone with a player-friendly price point. Pairing its classic A-style body shape with a vintage tinged satin finish, the MD305 looks almost as appealing as it sounds. - 4
The Loar LM-310F Honey Creek F-Style Mandolin
Crafted with premium features like a hand-carved spruce top and thin V profile neck, the Loar LM-310F-BRB Honey Creek F-Style Mandolin offers signature old-world sound from the first strum. Get easy access to the upper frets thanks to the removal of the fretboard extension and play without fear of losing your tuning thanks to Grover tuners - 6
Eastman MD515 F-Style Mandolin
Eastman’s MD515 F-Style Mandolin is, like its MD315 sibling, a study in beauty. Likewise being hand-built according to “Old World” methods, the crafstmanship results in stunning tonal quality and playability. - 8
Deering Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo
Designed with a high-grade three-ply Goodtime maple rim, slender blond rock maple neck with matching blond resonator, and nickel-plated 2 piece flange, the Deering Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo brings together professional appointments and an attainable price point in one instrument. Ideal for the touring bluegrass musician, this is also an excellent introduction banjo that will last for years. - 9
Yamaha GL-1 Guitalele 6-String Ukulele-Guitar
The Yamaha GL-1 combines the familiar tuning of a guitar with the comfort and convenience of a ukulele-sized instrument. This hybrid acoustic is tuned like a normal guitar, but pitched up a fourth to A,D,G,C,E,A. The GL-1 is fun to play, easy to approach, and a fantastic option for kids getting started on the guitar, or adults just looking for an awesome instrument to keep in the living room. All built to Yamaha's notoriously high standards, the GL-1 is the perfect solution for any guitarist who wants to get in on the uke action without any of the four string confines. - 12
Harmony Soprano Ukulele
The vintage Harmony Soprano Ukulele captures the '50s fixation with the Hawaiian sound with features like a sleek yet resonant maple body and neck, wide body headstock, and durable Bakelite fretboard. As much a collector's item as it is an immensely fun model to play, Harmony's ukuleles of yesteryear look good hanging up on a wall or being strummed beachside. - 16
Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo
Standing as the flagship model amongst professional players for the company, the Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo brings together features like a virgin bell bronze tone ring, three-ply rock maple rim, and a one-piece resonator flange to meld beauty and playability in one package. Designed with the touring musician in mind, this is also a crown jewel to have in any banjo enthusiast's collection. - 17
Gold Tone Little Gem Concert Banjolele
Built with an 8" acrylic rim in four distinct colors paired with a genuine maple neck and fretboard, it's clear to see why the Gold Tone Little Gem Concert Banjolele is a lot of fun. Whether you want to get a kid started early on a lifetime of playing music or want something to strum while you're sitting on the couch, the Little Gem is an easy option. - 19
Kala KA-JTE/2TS Archtop Tenor Ukulele
The Kala KA-JTE/2TS Archtop Tenor Ukulele combines the design of vintage acoustic guitars with the feel and tone of a uke for a completely new experience that's fun to play. Built on the classic tonal foundation of a spruce top and mahogany sides/back, this model complements the warm, mellow character with an easy-playing mahogany neck and dual f-hole design. Finished in a throwback two-tone sunburst, this is one of the most distinctive ukes in the company's roster. - 21
Epiphone MM-50E Professional Mandolin
The Epiphone MM-50E Professional Mandolin brings together the allure of traditional craftsmanship and modern appointments by pairing a traditional flame maple back/sides and a solid spruce top with a Quad NanoMag pickup sporting Samarium cobalt magnets powered by a lithium preamp. Built for modern playing with a nod to rustic heritage, the MM-50E is a formidable choice for the touring mandolinist. - 23
Hohner Panther Accordion G/C/F Keys
The Hohner Panther Accordion is one of the most affordable three-row accordions on the market that packs many of the same high-end features as its more expensive brethren. Armed with 31 treble keys, 12 bass/chord buttons, and a dual set of treble reeds, the Panther provides an ample tonal range and clocks in at a comfortable nine pounds. - 24
Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonica 7 Pack
The Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonica infuses a classic American instrument with Fender quality and components for a winning combination. Featuring parts like brass reeds and plastic combs, these diatonic 10-hole models come in a 7-pack sampler of the most popular blues keys perfect for beginners getting a feel for the instrument. - 27
Recording King RK-R20 Songster 5-String Tone Ring Banjo
Looking for the most plucky attack possible out of your favorite folk instrument? Look no further than the Recording King RK-R20 Songster 5-String Tone Ring Banjo. Crafted with a mahogany resonator and neck, laminated maple rim, and rolled brass tone ring, the Songster's punchy, treble-oriented attack that jumps front and center in a mix and gets out of the way quickly with a lickety-split decay. Throw in appointments like a nickel-plated flange, bound rosewood fretboard, and mother-of-pearl seven peg head floral inlay and you've got looks and tone in one package. - 31
Epiphone MM-30S A-Style Mandolin
The Epiphone MM-30S A-Style Mandolin brings old-world sound and construction to the everyman with premium components and a price tag that won't break the bank. Incorporating a flat back that deviated from the traditional bowl-shape of previous mandolins, the MM-30S sports a solid spruce top and mahogany back/sides (a classic pairing) for robust tone without losing the articulation in every note. Perfect for beginners, the reasonable price also makes it a great option for a model to keep around the house to strum. - 33
The Loar LM-520 Performer F-Style Mandolin
The Loar LM-520-VS mandolin is a study in elegant, minimalistic design. A hand-carved F-style (Florentine) mandolin, it’s a high-quality and great-sounding instrument at an affordable price. What makes the Loar LM-520-VS an attractive budget mandolin is a lack of gold hardware and inlays. But if it sounds great, most players won't miss the ornamentation. - 36
Fender FM52E Acoustic-Electric Mandolin
The Fender FM52E acoustic-electric mandolin puts forth a lively, full-bodied tone thanks to its full-range pickup that'll have you heard easily over the rest of the band. The spruce top and rosewood fingerboard ensure a nice bright sound and great playability, giving this entry-level mando a sound that's equally as impressive as its fit and finish. - 43
Epiphone MB-100 Banjo
The Epiphone MB-100 Banjo pairs a classic open-backed design with a robust tone wood used throughout the instrument, all at a price anyone can get behind. Resonant and full-throated, the MB-100 incorporates mahogany through the body and neck that sings all the way to the back of the room. Finished in high gloss to illustrate the rich color of the mahogany, this is an ideal avenue for newcomers to the instrument after a beginner's banjo with solid appointments. - 44
Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica Pro Pack
The Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica Pro Pack takes one of the company's used models for the past 100 years and keeps it going strong with a hardy construction. Featuring .9mm brass plates, a double-coated Pear wood comb, and the original engraving when the model debuted in 1896, this is the granddaddy of all harmonicas and a must-have for pro players. - 47
Martin T1K Koa Tenor Ukulele
The Martin T1K tenor ukulele with top, back and sides all crafted from solid Hawaiian koa, producing an absolutely beautiful look and a warm sound with brilliant attack. The T1K's tenor size produces a fuller, wider sound than more common soprano ukes, making it ideal for solo performance and recording. - 50
The Loar LM-600 Professional F-Style Mandolin
The Loar LM-600 F-style mandolin boasts professional-grade sound and features at a wholly affordable price. Crafted and carved from solid spruce and maple with an ebony fretboard, the LM-600 is sonically comparable to the most prized vintage mandolins from the 1920s with a crystal-clear, full tone. A comfortable, rounded V-profile neck and larger frets allow for playing with less force on the strings and more speed. Premium tuners, adjustable trussrod and bridge, and a lifetime warranty will have the LM-600 in top shape for touring and recording musicians for decades to come. - 59
Kentucky KM-140 Standard A-Style Mandolin
The Kentucky KM-140 Standard A-Model Mandolin is a timeless instrument, capturing the big, plucky sounds of the hills and presenting it in a modern package for today's players. Full and round in profile thanks to the A-style construction, The KM-140 employs maple in the sides and back along with a solid spruce top for projection without sacrificing clarity. An attractive option to professional mando players, the KM-140 Standard is an ideal avenue for any fan of folk. - 62
Martin Vintage A Style Mandolin
The Martin Vintage A Style Mandolin represents an archetype of craftsmanship in the golden era of folk instruments. Full, round, and robust, the A-style body allows you to project while retaining a sedate distinction in every note. Constructed with a flatback design as opposed to the traditional bowl for a more nuanced character and classic appointments like an oval soundhole and rosewood sides/back, this is a crown jewel in any patron's collection. - 71
Kala KA-SEM Exotic Mahogany Soprano Ukulele
The Kala KA-SEM Exotic Mahogany Soprano Ukulele pairs the timeless tone of a soprano construction with a striking new wood type that's as great to look at as it is to hear. Constructed with expertly-cut exotic mahogany in the body that highlights the natural depth and luster of the wood, the KA-SEM looks beautiful on a stage, a porch, or hanging up on a wall. Packing premium features at a low-midrange price, beginners and pros alike should consider this model for a uke that stands out. - 79
Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele
The Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele brings together the quality construction the company has become known for with an attractive price tag beginners and pros alike can get behind. Sporting satin-finished mahogany through the sides, back, and top, this model's comfortable soprano sizing pairs a pluckier treble presence with smooth, mellow mids and lows for classic ukulele tone. Available with or without a white binding, this is a classic model that looks as good on a wall as on a stage. - 83
Epiphone Mandobird 8-String 2011
The Epiphone Mandobird is an electric 8-string mandolin built in the shape of a Firebird. - 85
Kala KA-ZCT-C Ziricote Concert Ukulele
The Kala KA-ZCT-C Ziricote Concert Ukulele brings together a robust body style with a visually and sonically distinct tone wood for an instrument that's impossible to miss. Constructed with a mahogany neck and rosewood fretboard, the star of this show is the lustrous Ziricote body and its dark chocolate/honey blonde contrast on the top and back. Finished in a high gloss tailor-made to catch stage lights, the KA-ZCT-C looks great whether being played or hanging on the wall. - 86
Kala KA-BE Mahogany Baritone Ukulele
The Kala KA-BE Mahogany Baritone Ukulele pairs a mellow tone wood with a deep, resonant body for a uke you can strum for hours on end. Crafted with mahogany through the body, neck, and headstock, this model sports a stain finish, showcasing the natural beauty of the woodgrain to match the rich character of the tone. Not just great for strumming on the back porch, the KA-BE brings in a UK-300TR electronics system for plugging in and hitting the stage. - 87
Hohner 270BX-C Super Chromonica Harmonica - Key of C
Combining a wide spread of sonic options and premium components, the Hohner 270BX-C Super Chromonica Harmonica is one of the most popular harmonicas on the planet. Used by players in genres from bluegrass to folk, the Super Chromonica comes packing three chromatic octaves achieved with 48 reeds, a sharply crafted pearwood comb, and brass reedplates. A prime choice for professional harmonica players. - 94
Oscar Schmidt OB6-N 6-String Banjo
The Oscar Schmidt OB6 sports the same specs as the OB5, but is a six-string rather than five. The OB6 has the same 30-bracket cast aluminum tone ring, gloss finish, Remo head, and mahogany resonator, along with 22 frets and a multi-inlay rosewood fretboard. The tradition of Oscar Schmidt's stellar folk instruments continues with the OB6. - 95
Gibson F-5G 1995
Gibson F-style Mandolins stand as some of the most important and iconic Mandolins ever made. While those made after World War II are not nearly as highly regarded as those made in the '20s and '30s, higher-end Gibsons like the F-5G are still very sought-after instruments. Given contemporary demand for Mandolins, these instruments are typically built in very limited production runs.
Years of Production: 1993 - present
Wood Composition: Maple body, Mahogany neck, Rosewood fingerboard
Design Elements: Single-bound top, unbound fingerboard, pointed body, f-holes - 97
Fender Mando-Strat
Fender helped pioneer the solid body electric mandolin back in the '50s and '60s with a four string model. This modern reissue takes all the features of the original and provides modern precision, reliability and affordability. Fender also produces an 8-string version, known as the Mando-Strat 8.
The Fender Mando-Strat uses a gloss urethane finish over a 13.78" scale length Alder body.
Years of Production: ca. 2013 - present
