Gold Tone GM-50+ A-Style Mandolin with Pickup and Bag

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Looking forward to many more years of service
Gold Tone GM‑50+ A‑Style Mandolin – Tobacco Sunburst
The Gold Tone GM‑50+ A‑Style Mandolin delivers classic mid‑20th‑century mandolin character with a modern player‑friendly twist. Boasting a carved solid spruce top that pays true “tribute to historic mandolins” and curly maple back, sides, and neck, this instrument radiates vintage elegance and warm, articulate tone. Finished in a rich Tobacco Sunburst gloss, the GM‑50+ looks as beautiful as it sounds on stage or around the campfire.
Key Features:
- Solid spruce top—carved from premium tonewood for resonant projection and clarity.
- Curly maple back, sides & neck—provides vintage-style warmth and visual flair.
- Bridge‑mounted transducer pickup—for authentic amplified tone with minimal coloration.
- Ebony fingerboard on a maple neck—ensures smooth, reliable playability.
- ZeroGlide nut—reduces string contact by 93% for smoother tuning and drop‑ins.
- Adjustable period‑correct bridge—lets you dial in your preferred string height.
- Cream ABS binding—adds durability and classic visual definition.
- Two‑way adjustable truss rod—for precise neck relief adjustments over time.
- Tobacco Sunburst high‑gloss finish—luxurious and stage‑ready aesthetics.
- Included padded gig bag—provides travel protection and convenience.
With its expert shop setup from Gold Tone and Sweetwater, the GM‑50+ delivers exceptional tone and playability straight out of the case. Featuring premium tonewoods, intuitive controls, and modern amplification capability, it’s an ideal choice for musicians seeking versatile, professional quality with vintage appeal. The unmatched combination of a solid spruce top, curly maple body, ebony fingerboard, and transducer pickup makes the GM‑50+ stand out as both a beautiful and functional instrument.
Why buy from Ernie Williamson Music?
Ernie Williamson Music is a full-line music store offering sales, service, rentals and the best lesson programs in the area. We are a "Best of the Ozarks" award winner, ranked in the top 100 music stores in the US, the number one Taylor Guitar dealer in Missouri, and a top 20 Taylor Guitar dealer in the US. We're a locally owned store with friendly, knowledgeable staff—but we make sure our prices compete with the big box stores. Whether you shop online or come by one of our four regional locations, you'll get excellent service, quality gear, and low prices.