Builder News

Gruhn Guitars Representing Gilchrist Mandolins
New Gilchrist Model 5s and Model 1s from Steven Gilchrist to be ordered via Gruhn Guitar.
June 27, 2008 - 5:00 pm

David Harvey Joins Gibson Original Acoustic Instruments
David Harvey has joined the Gibson Original Acoustic Instruments Division (GOAI) as master luthier.
May 14, 2008 - 11:15 am

Gibson Original Announces the Limited Edition Gibson Victorian F-Style Mandolin
Only 15 available in the world.
May 8, 2008 - 11:50 am

Steve Gilchrist Joins 2008 Mandolin Symposium Staff
June 23-28, 2008 on the beautiful University of California campus in Santa Cruz, California.
March 31, 2008 - 9:00 am

Washburn Introduces Two New Vintage Styled Mandolins
The M118SW Florentine style and M116SW A style mandolin.
March 4, 2008 - 3:30 pm

Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments Releases Resophonic Guitars
Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments proudly announces its new line of Resophonic Guitars.
December 22, 2007 - 8:00 am

Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Celebrating their tenth year as a builder of world-class acoustic instruments.
December 21, 2007 - 2:40 pm

Mandolin Builders Banding Together To Support Butch Baldassari
Four mandolins donated sold by Gruhn Guitars of Nashville to benefit the Butch Baldassari Medical Fund go on sale this week.
November 24, 2007 - 9:00 am

New Millennium Acoustic Design Mix A5 Giveaway Winner Selected
A New Millennium Acoustic Design Mix A5 model mandolin was given away today, October 15, 2007 on the Mandolin Cafe, the winning entry being a site visitor from Salt Lake City, Utah.
October 15, 2007 - 9:15 am

Gilchrist Model 1 Mandolin Sold For Butch Baldassari Medical Fund
The sale of a Gilchrist Model 1 mandolin with 100% of the proceeds donated to the Butch Baldassari Medical Fund was completed today on the Mandolin Cafe.
October 8, 2007 - 1:15 pm

Registration For The New Millennium Acoustic Design Mandolin Giveaway Starts September 15, 2007
Registration for the New Millennium Acoustic Design Mix A5 model mandolin to be given away on the Mandolin Cafe will open to the public on September 15, 2007.
September 14, 2007 - 11:00 am

Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments Introduces the Octar Mandolin
Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments has formally announced the introduction the Octar Mandolin, an octave mandolin style guitar-shaped influenced instrument.
September 8, 2007 - 10:35 am

Gilchrist Model 1 Mandolin To Be Sold To Benefit Butch Baldassari Medical Fund
A Gilchrist Model 1 mandolin commissioned from luthier Steve Gilchrist will soon be offered for sale through the Mandolin Cafe by an anonymous individual. Full proceeds from the final price will be donated to Butch Baldassari and his family to help offset medical expenses brought on by radiation and chemotherapy treatment and his ongoing battle to maintain his health.
September 6, 2007 - 7:40 am

New Millennium Acoustic Design and Mandolin Cafe To Give Away Mix A5 Mandolin
New Millennium Acoustic Design, builders of the world's first and finest carbon fiber mandolins and the Mandolin Cafe are combining efforts to give away a Mix A5 model mandolin on the Mandolin Cafe web site on October 15, 2007.
August 29, 2007 - 8:45 pm

First Images Of Weber Giveaway Custom Vintage F Mandolin Now Available
The first production images of the Weber Giveaway Custom Vintage Mandolin being given away on August 1, 2007 are now available for viewing.
July 2, 2007 - 12:30 pm