The Best Fretted Instruments & Accessories 2025

1. Kentucky KM-300E 4-String Electric Mandolin Traditional Sunburst

The Kentucky KM-300E 4-String Electric Mandolin offers a modern twist on a traditional instrument. Designed for guitar and mandolin players alike, this electric mandolin expands your tonal possibilities with its dynamic single-coil Lipstick pickup. Whether you're playing blues, jazz, country, or rock, the KM-300E delivers a unique sound that cuts through the mix with clarity and precision. Solid Basswood Body and Vintage-Style Pickup The KM-300E features a solid basswood body with an arched back for added comfort while playing. Its one-piece maple set neck enhances tone and sustain, while the classic Lipstick pickup provides a vintage single-coil sound. The traditional sunburst finish adds beauty and durability to this electric mandolin, making it perfect for stage performances. Built for Performance and Reliability Equipped with die-cast tuning machines for easy, accurate tuning, the KM-300E ensures you stay in tune no matter how hard you play. Paired with a ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, this instrument is designed to offer reliable performance and exceptional playability for any musician.

The Kentucky KM-300E 4-String Electric Mandolin offers a modern twist on a traditional instrument Designed for guitar and mandolin players alike, this electric mandolin expands your tonal possibilities with its dynamic single-coil Lipstick pickup Whether you're playing blues, jazz, country, or rock, the KM-300E delivers a unique sound that cuts through the mix with clarity and precision Solid Basswood Body and Vintage-Style Pickup The KM-300E features a solid basswood body with an arched back for added comfort while playing Its one-piece maple set neck enhances tone and sustain, while the classic Lipstick pickup provides a vintage single-coil sound The traditional sunburst finish adds beauty and durability to this electric mandolin, making it perfect for stage performances Built for Performance and Reliability Equipped with die-cast tuning machines for easy, accurate tuning, the KM-300E ensures you stay in tune no matter how hard you play Paired with a ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, this instrument is designed to offer reliable performance and exceptional playability for any musician

2. Oscar Schmidt OU3 Ukulele

Constructed of Select Spruce, Rosewood and Mahogany with classic designs and superior resonance, our popular and affortable Oscar Schmidt Ukeleles are hand crafted for years of playing enjoyment.

Oscar Schmidt OU3 Ukulele Finishing: Glossy Finishing: Glossy Number of Frets: 16 Machine Heads: Chrome Die-cast Number of Frets: 16 Machine Heads: Chrome Die-cast Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Guitar Shape: Soprano Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Body Type: Spruce, Rosewood

3. Beistle 50820 Coconut Ukulele, 17-Inch

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4. Personnel: Clarence Bucaro (vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica); Tom Beardslee (vocals, guitar, mandolin); Eliza Gilkyson (vocals); Steve Fox (mandolin, upright bass, washtub bass, background vocals); Peter Harris (violin); Brian Newman (trumpet); Geoff Sullivan (drums, percussion); Anders Osborne (background vocals). Recorded at John Schab Recording Studios, Columbus, Ohio; Dam Recording, Chicago, Illinois; Universal's Groundstar Lavatory, Nashville, Tennessee.

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Personnel: Clarence Bucaro (vocals, guitar, banjo, harmonica); Tom Beardslee (vocals, guitar, mandolin); Eliza Gilkyson (vocals); Steve Fox (mandolin, upright bass, washtub bass, background vocals); Peter Harris (violin); Brian Newman (trumpet); Geoff Sullivan (drums, percussion); Anders Osborne (background vocals). Recorded at John Schab Recording Studios, Columbus, Ohio; Dam Recording, Chicago, Illinois; Universal's Groundstar Lavatory, Nashville, Tennessee.

5. Lanikai LU-11 Ukulele

The LU series is our most popular and affordable ukuleles. They are perfect first stop for acoustic multi-instrumentalist looking to expand their tonal palette or the first time player just beginning their lifelong love of music. All LU series ukuleles include an instruction booklet to guide you into these easy to learn instruments.

Lanikai LU-11 Ukulele Finishing: Natural Matt Finishing: Natural Matt Number of Frets: 12 Machine Heads: Chrome-finished Scale Length: 13.63" Number of Frets: 12 Machine Heads: Chrome-finished Fingerboard Type: Rosewood Guitar Shape: Soprano Fingerboard Type: Rosewood

6. Kentucky KM-500 Artist A-Style Mandolin Vintage Sunburst

The current product design team at Kentucky has over 150 years combined experience in developing and refining Kentucky Mandolins. Every new model goes through an extensive process of R&D to determine which wood, construction and dimensional elements will best serve its intended use and every Kentucky Mandolin is designed to have a playability and feel that is equal to its looks and tone. With a carved spruce top, maple back and sides and a rich nitrocellulose lacquer finish, these instruments produce the rich woody tone that is sure to please the most discerning eyes and ears. It's for these reasons that the new Kentucky KM-500 compares in terms of tone and playability to any A-model mandolin available today!

The Kentucky KM-500 Artist A-Style Mandolin offers exceptional tone and playability, with a design informed by over 40 years of Kentucky mandolin craftsmanship Built using solid German spruce and Alpine maple, this handcarved mandolin delivers a rich woody tone that will satisfy even the most discerning musicians The high-gloss sunburst finish adds to the instrument's vintage appeal, making it a beautiful choice for performers of all levels Premium Tonewoods and Refined Craftsmanship The KM-500 features a solid carved German spruce top for clean articulation and a crisp, bright tone The solid carved Alpine maple back and sides add punch, while the slim Alpine maple neck ensures smooth playability The radiused ebony fingerboard offers durability and a striking appearance, making this mandolin a versatile instrument for a variety of musical styles Ready for Performance Complete with a padded ProTour BV-2520 Mandolin Gig Bag, the KM-500 is built for both reliability and beauty Whether you're a professional musician or a dedicated hobbyist, this mandolin offers exceptional value and performance at an affordable price

7. Tone Poems II: The Sounds of the Great Jazz Guitars, Mandolins, Mandolas & Mandocellos

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8. Trinity River PRB200 Prairie Star Full Size Banjo

Description These banjos are the perfect choice for the person that wants to learn how to play the banjo. Although inexpensive they are not poor quality. This banjo is easy to play and has that great classic banjo sound. This instrument is tweaked and adjusted prior to shipping so its ready to play right out of the box. This banjo is a full-sized banjo at 36 and features a nato resonator a rosewood fingerboard 18 lugs 22 frets and a remo head. It also includes a padded deluxe carrying bag.

Description These banjos are the perfect choice for the person that wants to learn how to play the banjo. Although inexpensive they are not poor quality. This banjo is easy to play and has that great classic banjo sound. This instrument is tweaked and adjusted prior to shipping so its ready to play right out of the box. This banjo is a full-sized banjo at 36 and features a nato resonator a rosewood fingerboard 18 lugs 22 frets and a remo head. It also includes a padded deluxe carrying bag.

9. Trinity River Guitars Drifter A-style Ma

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10. Trinity River FM4AS Florentine F-Style Acoustic Carved Solid Top Mandolin

The Trinity River FM4AS is a well-built mandolin being offered at a price far below any other f-style mandolin on the market. The FM4AS mandolin looks and plays great and comes with an inlaid headstock and a compensated rosewood bridge. Your friends will think you paid twice the price! Trinity River FM4AS F-Style Mandolin Features: ⢠Traditional Florentine Style ⢠Carved Solid Spruce Top ⢠Head-stock Inlay ⢠Pick Guard ⢠Open Tuners with Plastic Buttons ⢠Mahogany Back & Sides ⢠F-Holes ⢠Gold Hardware ⢠Compensated Rosewood Bridge ⢠Rosewood Fretboard

Trinity River FM4AS Florentine F-Style Acoustic Carved Solid Top Mandolin