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Catalog > Stringed Instruments > Mandolins updated January 13, 2011
Breedlove Olympic mandolin Breedlove Mandolins

Traditional craftsmanship, environmental consciousness, and customer focus are at the core of the Breedlove philosophy. Breedlove does not use endangered rain forest woods and offers the widest selection of non-traditional tone woods in the industry.

Each Breedlove mandolin has an ebony bridge, fingerboard and peghead veneer. Slightly oversized frets and a subtle fingerboard radius combine for fast, accurate fretting. Each instrument has Breedlove playability, aesthetics, tone, and custom options to match your distinctive tastes.

Breedlove designed their pegheads so that the strings between the tuners and the nut are parallel to the rest of the string. This is because Breedlove believes that if the strings pass over the nut and then angle sharply towards the tuner posts, there is added dampening, which causes loss in sustain.

    Limited lifetime warranty
    Made with hand-selected, naturally aged tone woods
    Hard shell case included with all models

Breedlove mandolins are available in three basic body shapes (O, K and F), and each shape is available with two bracing/voicing styles (f-hole/tone-bar and oval hole/x-brace). All Breedlove mandolins include a hardshell case.

Breedlove mandolins are divided into the following categories:

  • Master Class -- Individually voiced by master luthiers, these mandolins represent the peak of Breedlove craftsmanship, artistry, aesthetic and tone. Custom options are available. We offer Master Class mandolins by special order only.

  • American -- Formerly known as the "Quartz" series, these affordable mandolins are made entirely in Breedlove's Bend, Oregon shop. They feature simple, clean designs with no compromise in quality. Satin sunburst finish is available for $150 additional on any model. Other custom options may be available -- please inquire.

    AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT ORDERING. We stock what is available from Breedlove, but most of these boutique mandolins are made to order. We can get any Breedlove mandolin for you on special order. Special orders require a deposit of 1/3 of Our Price. Please contact us anytime to see what we have in stock!

    BREEDLOVE CUSTOM SHOP MANDOLINS

    * OTHER WOODS AND CUSTOM DETAILING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST *
    Visit Breedlove's web site for more information

    American Mandolins
    Model Price Buy Style Woods Photo Options
    American FF
    		$1,599.00
    (list $2,129)
    		teardrop, oval soundhole solid maple and spruce
    American KF
    		$1,499.00
    (list $1,999)
    		teardrop, F soundholes solid maple and spruce  
    American KO
    		$1,399.00
    (list $1,869)
    		F body,
    F soundholes     		Sitka Spruce top, flamed maple back & sides photo
    American OF
    		$1,199.00
    (list $1,599)
    		K shape, oval soundhole solid maple and spruce  
    American OO
    		$999.00
    (list $1,339)
    		K shape, F soundholes solid maple and spruce  

    Hear an American KF in this demo video!

    Master Class Mandolins
    Model Price Buy Style Woods Finish Photo Details
    McKenzie KF $4,499.00 (list $5,999)
    		K shape,
    F soundholes    		 Sitka Spruce Glossy Sunburst photo McKenzie inlay, Master Class appointments in ivoroid
    Alpine OF $3,999.00 (list $5,329)
    		O shape,
    F soundholes    		 Sitka Spruce top, figured maple back and sides Blonde Gloss photo Special Alpine inlay pattern, Master Class appointments in ivoroid, gold hardware
    Kim Breedlove Signature FF $7,499.00 (list $9,999)
    Chris Hillman Signature FF $3,999.00 (list $5,329)