Fazley FMA218SB A-style mandolin sunburst

General

Until recently, if you were looking for an affordable mandolin to add to your instrument collection, you would have come home empty-handed. Your average mandolin costs a pretty penny. Fazley is changing things, though, with the FMA218SB. It's an affordable way to get familiar with the world of mandolin playing without having to make a scary monetary commitment right off the bat.

Construction

The Fazley FMA218SB is an A-style mandolin. Where other models typically feature luxurious, expensive decorations, this type of mandolin is known for its more modest style. As such, every feature of an A-style mandolin is there to serve the sound. The body has an attractive sunburst finish and the spruce top features elegant f-holes.

Sound

The spruce top provides the FMA218SB with plenty of sparkle in the high range, while the sapele sides and back provide the necessary warmth. The walnut fretboard and maple neck play their part in the sound too, adding their own nice bit of warmth. You can expect a good, balanced sound that accentuates both the high and low range, and all of that for an extremely competitive price.

Tips or comments about this product

• Please note: models with 00 in the type number have a fretboard made of rosewood. Models with 18 in the type number have a fretboard made of walnut.