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Whether you are driving a heavy bluegrass rhythm or playing delicate fiddle tunes, the Grandmaster series offers the volume, clarity, and response you need to elevate your playing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pre-order-deposit-only-gold-tone-grandmaster-mandolin-elite-honey-amber-finish","title":"*Pre-Order Deposit ONLY* Gold Tone Grandmaster Mandolin Elite - Honey Amber Finish","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*Pre-Order Deposit ONLY*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gold Tone Grandmaster Mandolin Elite - Honey Amber Finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** TOTAL COST OF INSTRUMENT IS $3,999.99**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat you are paying for now is a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% Reservation DEPOSIT ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e which is what the price is listed as. The 25% reservation deposit is a non-refundable store credit if canceled before delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArrival\/Ship Date will vary. Please reach out if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted for discerning mandolinists, the Grandmaster Mandolin Elite combines premium tonewoods with meticulous craftsmanship. The top features aged old-growth Swiss and Italian spruce, selected for its clarity, responsiveness, and dynamic projection. The back and sides are built from 4A North American maple, chosen for its tight grain, strength, and rich tonal warmth. 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We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. 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The 25% reservation deposit is a non-refundable store credit if canceled before delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArrival\/Ship Date will vary. Please reach out if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted for discerning mandolinists, the Grandmaster Mandolin Elite combines premium tonewoods with meticulous craftsmanship. The top features aged old-growth Swiss and Italian spruce, selected for its clarity, responsiveness, and dynamic projection. The back and sides are built from 4A North American maple, chosen for its tight grain, strength, and rich tonal warmth. 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We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Tone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51681422704957,"sku":null,"price":3999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/GoldtoneEliteLeather-1.jpg?v=1780073587"},{"product_id":"pre-order-deposit-only-gold-tone-grandmaster-mandolin-victorian","title":"*Pre-Order Deposit ONLY* Gold Tone Grandmaster Mandolin Victorian","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*Pre-Order Deposit ONLY*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gold Tone Grandmaster Mandolin Victorian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** TOTAL COST OF INSTRUMENT IS $\u003cspan\u003e5,499.99\u003c\/span\u003e**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat you are paying for now is a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% Reservation DEPOSIT ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e which is what the price is listed as. 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We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. Choose us for an extraordinary shopping experience where we know you by name, and every purchase is driven by our love for music and our dedication to serving our valued customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Tone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51681422934333,"sku":null,"price":5499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/3348\/4349\/files\/GoldtoneEliteVictorian-1.jpg?v=1780073559"},{"product_id":"pre-order-deposit-only-grandmaster-super-cremona-mandolin","title":"*Pre-Order Deposit ONLY* Gold Tone Grandmaster Super Cremona Mandolin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e*Pre-Order Deposit ONLY*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e  Grandmaster Super Cremona Mandolin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*** TOTAL COST OF INSTRUMENT IS $\u003cspan\u003e5,799.99\u003c\/span\u003e**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat you are paying for now is a \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e25% Reservation DEPOSIT ONLY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e which is what the price is listed as. The 25% reservation deposit is a non-refundable store credit if canceled before delivery.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArrival\/Ship Date will vary. Please reach out if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e----------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Grandmaster Mandolin Super is a celebration of artistry, precision, and tone—an instrument for mandolinists who demand nothing less than extraordinary. Every Super reflects Gold Tone’s dedication to master craftsmanship, combining the finest materials, meticulous construction, and hand-finished beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts back and sides are crafted from highly figured 5A North American Maple, selected for visual beauty and tonal richness. The top is made from high RRV old-growth Swiss or Italian Spruce, carefully hand-scraped in the tradition of violin making. This artisanal process shapes the wood with precision, enhancing resonance, responsiveness, and tonal complexity, while ensuring each instrument carries its own unique voice. The top also features a recurve profile—a subtle arch that allows the soundboard to vibrate more freely, producing rich, full-bodied lows, singing mids, and sparkling treble that projects with clarity in every register. Together, the hand-scraped, recurve top delivers a voice that is at once dynamic, balanced, and expressive, responding to every nuance of the player’s touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mandolin’s warm, vintage-inspired shellac and varnish finish highlights the natural beauty of the woods, while triple ivoroid binding and delicate Abalone and Mother-of-Pearl inlays provide refined visual elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for comfort and stability, the 1-1\/8\" radiused ebony fingerboard features 20 frets and a two-way truss rod for precise setup and smooth playability. A custom brass engraved tailpiece allows effortless string changes and optional muting behind the bridge for tonal versatility. Gotoh tuners, an ebony bridge, and nickel hardware complete the professional look while ensuring reliable tuning and superior projection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 13-9\/10\" scale length, the Grandmaster Mandolin Super balances comfort and projection, making it equally at home on stage or in the recording studio. Each instrument is meticulously set up in Titusville, FL, and is performance-ready straight out of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a mandolin, the Grandmaster Mandolin Super is a work of art. Its hand-scraped, recurve top and masterful construction deliver unmatched clarity, responsiveness, and expressive range, setting a new standard for players seeking elegance, tradition, and uncompromising tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTop: High RRV Old Swiss\/Italian Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides: 5A North American Maple\u003cbr\u003eNeck: 5A North American 3-Piece Maple\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard: Ebony with 20 frets, Mother of Pearl Inlays\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Triple Ivoroid\u003cbr\u003eBridge: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eTailpiece: Brass, custom engraved \"The Gold Tone\"\u003cbr\u003eTuners: Gotoh with Black buttons\u003cbr\u003eTruss Rod: Two-way adjustable\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 13-9\/10\" (353mm)\u003cbr\u003eNut Width: 1-1\/8\" (28.37mm)\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Antique Cremona - Shellac Varnish\u003cbr\u003eHardware: Nickel\u003cbr\u003ePickups: None\u003cbr\u003eCase: Included\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhy Choose The Acoustic Shoppe?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003eWhen you choose to purchase from us, you're not just making a transaction; you're investing in an exceptional experience. As a small business, and an authorized acoustic instrument dealer, we take immense pride in going the extra mile for our customers. We handle warranty concerns on your behalf, provide in-depth brand reviews, offer virtual consultations, and share high-quality content, featuring photos and videos of our products. Our dedicated team, all passionate musicians, deeply understands the significance of finding the perfect instrument. With on-site instrument inspections by our skilled repair tech, personalized recommendations, and a sincere commitment to grasping your unique needs, we ensure that each purchase is the perfect match between instrument and musician. Our focus is on quality and customer satisfaction, not just sales numbers. We genuinely care about bringing your musical aspirations to life, and we find joy in doing so. We're proud to have been voted NAMM Top 100 Dealer for over a decade, a testament to our commitment to excellence in the music industry. 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