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
56 available from $850Finding 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
Eastman MD305 A-Style Mandolin
41 available from $599The 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. - 3
Deering Goodtime 5-String Banjo
9 available from $477The 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. - 5
The Loar LM-310F Honey Creek F-Style Mandolin
24 available from $389Crafted 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 - 7
Deering Sierra 5-String Banjo
19 available from $1,500Standing 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. - 11
Eastman MD515 F-Style Mandolin
22 available from $1,150Eastman’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. - 12
Yamaha GL-1 Guitalele 6-String Ukulele-Guitar
32 available from $98The 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. - 14
Ibanez M510E Spruce / Sapele A-Style Mandolin with Electronics
30 available from $206.99- Updated for 2019
- Rosewood bridge and fretboard with flat radius
- Single coil magnetic pickup
- 350mm / 13.7"" scale
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Gold Tone Little Gem Concert Banjolele
40 available from $159Built 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. - 16
Hohner Panther Accordion G/C/F Keys
30 available from $550The 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. - 20
The Loar LM-520 Performer F-Style Mandolin
10 available from $500The 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. - 22
Recording King RK-R20 Songster 5-String Tone Ring Banjo
5 available from $600Looking 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. - 25
The Loar LM-600 Professional F-Style Mandolin
7 available from $899The 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. - 26
Harmony Soprano Ukulele
52 available from $50The 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. - 31
Hohner Marine Band 1896 Harmonica Pro Pack
13 available from $115The 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. - 33
Fender FM52E Acoustic-Electric Mandolin
One available for $230The 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. - 40
Deering Goodtime 2 5-String Banjo
22 available from $305Designed 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. - 48
Hohner 560PBX-BF Progressive Series 560 Special 20 Harmonica - Key of A#/Bb
18 available from $54.99 - 53
Washburn B9 Americana Series 5-String Banjo
10 available from $250Bringing together features like a mahogany resonator, raised aluminum tone ring, and closed chrome tuning machines, the Washburn B9 Americana Series 5-String Banjo offers a fleet of stage-ready appointments in a beginner instrument. Crisp and throaty, the B9 Americana articulates every pluck and strum whether you're up on the stage or sitting on the porch, and the lustrous buffed finish showcases the natural beauty of the wood for an affordable instrument you can show off. - 55
Deering B6 Boston 6 String Banjo
6 available from $1,250The Deering B6 Boston 6 String Banjo combines the feel of a guitar with the pluck of America's favorite folk instrument in a serious package that includes features like a solid mahogany resonator and nickel-plated steel rim
- Resonator: Mahogany with straight side walls and white binding
- Neck: Tropical American Mahogany in Deering Slender Neck Profile
- Pot: 3/16" nickel-plated steel rim with 24-piece Butterfly flange
- Other Features: Adjustable truss rod, radiused fretboard, beveled tension hoop, seed/vine inlays
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Kentucky KM-140 Standard A-Style Mandolin
15 available from $299The 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. - 66
Martin T1K Koa Tenor Ukulele
20 available from $449.99The 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. - 68
Martin C1K Koa Concert Ukulele
22 available from $494.99Marrying the crisp full tone of solid Hawaiian koa sides, back, and top with the resonance of a concert body design, the Martin C1K Concert Ukulele captures the beautiful tone of the instrument in a classic presentation. Sporting a rosewood fretboard and sturdy applied dovetail neck joint, the C1K's finished in a satin lacquer which preserves and showcases the natural beauty of the koa. Whether you're new to the realm of ukuleles and want to dive right in or you're a veteran player who wants a new staple instrument, this model's quality and construction are bar none. - 70
Michael Kelly Legacy Elegante Amber Burst
2 available from $339The Michael Kelly Legacy Elegante features a hand-carved spruce top, with solid flame maple comprising its F-style body. Its solid tailpiece and increased mass upgrades tone and eliminates any rattle. With radiused fretboards and flame maple binding, the Legacy Elegante boasts both style and fantastic tone. - 76
Fender Blues Deluxe Harmonica 7 Pack
21 available from $50The 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. - 79
Recording King RK-R35 Madison 5-String Resonator Banjo
7 available from $1,399Bright, plucky, and infinitely playable, the Recording King RK-R35 Madison 5-String Resonator Banjo captures the quintessential sound of the instrument at one of the most accessible price points for its features. Crafted on a foundation of a tube-and-plate flange, the RK-R35 incorporates a three-ply steam bent maple rim, hand-finished satin maple resonator, and lustrous rosewood fretboard for a timeless look that turns heads on stage or by the campfire. If you're worried about functionality, a dual coordinator rod neck joint, adjustable truss rod, and frosted Remo head ensure easy playing for years to come. - 80
Hohner AB32-RASTA Airboard 32-Key Melodica
One available for $84.95The Hohner AB32-RASTA Airboard 32-Key Melodica infuses the company's trademark instrument with a new tri-color design made for Reggae and Dub. Made from durable plastic with a BlowFlow adjustable mouthpiece for versatile playing, the RASTA Airboard is a fun addition to the collection of musicians of any caliber. - 84
Epiphone MM-50E Professional Mandolin
One available for $655The 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. - 86
Martin Vintage A Style Mandolin
9 available from $895The 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. - 89
Gold Tone EBM-5 Electric Banjo
10 available from $1,299Combining the playing familiarity and feel of an electric guitar with the twang of a banjo, the Gold Tone EBM-5 Electric Banjo showcases features like a solid mahogany back and sides with a built-in banjo head concealing dual SMP humbuckers along with the visible single coil pickup. An instrument standing firmly apart from the pack, this is a must-have for experimental folk sounds. - 98
Epiphone MB-100 Banjo
5 available from $268The 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. - 99
Kala KA-15S Mahogany Soprano Ukulele
14 available from $51.99The 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.
