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Mandolins For Rent & Sale

Welcome to the mandolin section ! I am proud to offer a variety of mandolins for rent and for sale to suit any player's needs and budget. Whether you're a beginner looking for your first instrument or an experienced musician in search of a high-quality instrument, I have the perfect mandolin for you. My selection includes new and used mandolins. I also have people here who can help you find the right instrument and also provide any repairs and maintenance that may be needed. Browse my selection online or make an appointment to come visit us to see and play the mandolins in person.

Below are pictures of mandolins I currently have available for rent or for sale.  To set up an appointment to view them in person, please contact me with the day and time that works best for you. 

The Bluegrass Cat F5 Mandolin 


  • Email sweetmusic@mm.st to make an appointment to come try it in person
  • I have many more pictures, some video and can also set up a time to demo it for you online and answer questions
  • Credit Card Price: $1,499
  • Cash Price: $1,390
  • Taxes, shipping and handling to be determined at point of sale 
  • We take Venmo and PayPal for payment.  You may also pay cash, in person, and take the instrument home with you (best price/no shipping).
This mandolin was hand-carved in China by the luthiers at Afanti, makers of a wide variety of musical instruments.  This mandolin specifically was made for Mando Mo Strings out of Holyoke, Massachusetts.  Attention to detail is the name of the game  with this mandolin.  Not only hand carved, but constructed with 3 year old air-dried maple and spruce, abalone and mother of pearl inlay, binding on top and bottom and high quality tuners.  It comes with a solid tailpiece and a Brekke adjustable bridge.  It's strung with high quality hand-wound Optima strings (Goldin).  Adam has personally been playing one very similar to this and says it is hands-down the best mandolin he's had the pleasure to play, ever.  And that's high praise.  He's played just about every mandolin brand including some Gibson Lloyd Loars!  

Specs:
  • Hand-carved by the skilled luthiers at Afanti in China
  • Specifically made for Mando Mo Strings in Holyoke, Massachusetts
  • Constructed with 3 year old air-dried maple and spruce
  • Abalone and mother of pearl inlay
  • Binding on top and bottom
  • High quality tuners
  • Solid tailpiece and a Brekke adjustable bridge
  • Strung with high quality hand-wound Optima strings (Goldin)


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