The Gold Tone MB-850+/L delivers that bright, jangly voice that cut through 1920s string orchestras, now crafted for left-handed players who want mandolin familiarity with banjo projection and punch.

This instrument is brand new and comes with full manufacturer warranty.

This instrument is professionally set up at Gold Tone's factory in Titusville, Florida and ships directly from Gold Tone.

  • Body: 24-bracket 11-inch multi-ply maple rim with flat bar tension hoop
  • Tone ring: 11-inch rolled brass flat bar tone ring
  • Resonator: 13-inch maple resonator (removable)
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Scale length: 13-7/8"
  • Nut: 1-3/32" ZeroGlide nut
  • Tailpiece: No Knot tailpiece
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Tuning: GDAE (standard mandolin tuning)
  • Finish: Vintage brown high-gloss
  • Included: Gig bag

Geoff Hohwald is the author of The Banjo Primer, the #1-rated beginner banjo method, and has been an authorized Gold Tone dealer selling instruments since 1980.

Free shipping. 7-day satisfaction guarantee. Call Geoff at 404-218-8580.

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ConditionBrand New (New)
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  • MB-850+/L
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  • 2026

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Geoff Hohwald's Banjo Warehouse

Yellow Springs, OH, United States
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