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Best Richwood Mandolins 2025

Premium Richwood mandolins - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Bluegrass For Folk For Celtic For Classical For Country For Traditional Music
BRANDS: Harley Benton Ortega Ibanez Richwood Gold Tone Gewa
Richwood RMF-80-Nt Mandoline - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Richwood RMF-80-Nt Mandoline

by Richwood
Celtic Classical Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Bright, cutting high-end tone
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile across many genres
  • • Essential bluegrass instrument
✗ CONS
  • • String tension can be high
  • • Small size may be challenging

Richwood RMF-80-Nt Mandoline8-String F-style MandolinBuilt completely out of solid woodNeck: Indonesian mahoganyTop:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 523936
$494
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Richwood RMF-100-VS Mandoline - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Richwood RMF-100-VS Mandoline

by Richwood
Celtic Traditional Music Folk
Key Feature:
• Versatile across many genres
✓ PROS
  • • Essential bluegrass instrument
  • • Versatile across many genres
✗ CONS
  • • String tension can be high
  • • Limited low-end frequency range

Richwood RMF-100-VS MandolineMandolinSolid F-style modelTop: solid spruceBack and sides: solid flamed mapleBody...

⭐ 4.6/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 561876
$527
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Richwood RMF-60-VS F-Style Mandoline - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Richwood RMF-60-VS F-Style Mandoline

by Richwood
Country Celtic Bluegrass
Key Feature:
• Great for melody and rhythm
✓ PROS
  • • Compact, portable size
  • • Bright, cutting high-end tone
✗ CONS
  • • Small size may be challenging
  • • Needs frequent tuning

Richwood RMF-60-VS F-Style MandolineMandolinF-StyleTop: Spruce laminatedBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 515562
$329
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Richwood RMA-110-VS A-Style - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Richwood RMA-110-VS A-Style

by Richwood
Folk Country Classical
Key Feature:
• Bright, cutting high-end tone
✓ PROS
  • • Great for melody and rhythm
  • • Essential bluegrass instrument
✗ CONS
  • • Limited low-end frequency range
  • • Requires specific playing technique

Richwood RMA-110-VS A-Style8-String MandolinSolid A-style MandolinNeck: Flamed mapleTop: Solid spruceBack and sides:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 519457
$472
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Richwood RMA-90-NT Mandoline - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Richwood RMA-90-NT Mandoline

by Richwood
Bluegrass Folk Celtic
Key Feature:
• Great for melody and rhythm
✓ PROS
  • • Great for melody and rhythm
  • • Compact, portable size
✗ CONS
  • • Needs frequent tuning
  • • String tension can be high

Richwood RMA-90-NT MandolineMandolinSolid A-style modelTop: Solid spruceBack and sides: Solid mapleBody binding:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 561872
$417
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Richwood RMA-60-VS A-Style Mandoline - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Richwood RMA-60-VS A-Style Mandoline

by Richwood
Folk Classical Country
Key Feature:
• Compact, portable size
✓ PROS
  • • Essential bluegrass instrument
  • • Compact, portable size
✗ CONS
  • • String tension can be high
  • • Small size may be challenging

Richwood RMA-60-VS A-Style MandolineA-Style MandolinTop: SprucelaminatedBack and sides: MahoganyNeck:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 515558
$208
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How to Choose the Best Mandolins

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced mandolins typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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