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The Epiphone MM-30S mandolin features a Solid Spruce top that will actually improve in tone over time, a highly-prized trait of better acoustic instruments.

Old world heritage
From its humble 19th Century beginnings in Greece with founder Anastasios Stathopoulo, he and his sons took the turn-of-the-century Manhattan family luthier business into a world-renown fretted instrument maker and innovator. In fact, some of the original "A. Stathopoulo" round-back mandolins are some of the most prized, rare vintage mandolins in existence. In the late 50's, another famous fretted instrument company known for mandolins, Gibson, purchased Epiphone and assured the continuance of the family mandolin legacy.

Time-honored craftsmanship
The Epiphone MM-30S is an easily recognized "A" style or "teardrop" mandolin, expertly constructed with a Mahogany body and set, Mahogany neck, providing warm acoustic tone. The "bite" if the mandolin's sound is from its Solid Spruce top, which will only sound better as it matures, as the wood fibres continue to contract and surplus moisture content eveporates. It also features the traditional floating Rosewood bridge, Rosewood fingerboard, Gold hardware and Tortoise pickguard emblazoned with the iconic Epiphone "E" and comes in Antique Sunburst finish. It is also available with a built-in bridge piezo pickup as the MM-30E.

Backed by the best
The solid-top MM-30S mandolin is protected by the Epiphone Lifetime Limited Warranty featuring Gibson 24/7/360 Customer Service and guarantees the instrument against defects in materials or workmanship. Case sold separately.
Epiphone MM-30S Mandolin Antique Sunburst

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  • Body material: mahogany
  • Top material: solid spuce
  • Neck material: mahogany
  • Neck shape: traditional
  • Neck joint: glued-in, set neck
  • Scale length: 14"
  • Fingerboard material: rosewood
  • Fingerboard radius: flat
  • Nut width: 1.06"
  • Hardware: gold
  • Machine heads: vintage-style open
  • Bridge: adjustable floating rosewood
  • Tailpiece: gold mandolin
  • Other: tortoise pickguard
  • Warranty: Epiphone limited lifetime
  • Case sold separately

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3.86

14 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Unbelievable Value

I play and own 10 guitars, but wanted something new and interesting that I could sit and play around with in my down time. I had always wanted a mandolin, and began to look around before Christmas for a gift to myself. I had a VERY limited budget and was concerned that I wouldn't be able to get a decent quality instrument for "small change". This mandolin absolutely proved me wrong! The floating bridge install may be daunting for some, but was convenient in intonating properly. I immediately replaced the strings with D'Addario "Ricky Skaggs", removed the pickguard, and sanded the cheesy "E" off the truss rod cover. Once set up it found it's tune and held it quickly. I get a little buzz on the open D, but will work with the adjustments. Fit and finish was quite good for the $, much better than an Epiphone acoustic I paid more for. Sounds great and projects LOUDLY, resonates wonderfully. Easy to play and fret. I like it! Bravo Epiphone, and Chris Maddy at Guitar Center in Dallas.

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Most Liked Negative Review

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Epiphone mm-30 FALLS APART

Don't buy this! We got one for our son for Christmas. At first, it was okay but after one month, it is coming apart! They won't take it back since it's past 30 days and our local guitar repair says it is defective and can't be repaired.

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  1. Practicing2
  2. Recording1
  3. good for a beginner and could also be for a band1
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  2. Professional Musician1
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  1. Good Tone3
  2. Consistent2
  3. Feel1
  4. Price1

Reviewed by 14 customers

  • What I expected

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJason

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Grabbed this one because I wanted a mandolin around the studio for the occasions it's called for (which aren't often). After reading reviews on all of the ones in this price range I decided on this one. So far, it's just what I was expecting. It's comfortable, plays easy, and sounds, well, like a mandolin. Would've been nice if a case was included. However, all in all, a good purchase for my needs!

  • Good gear

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byJess

    fromBradenton, FL

    I am experiencing a slight buzz on the g strings at about the 7th fret that I can't get to go away. Otherwise, I am very pleased.

  • This is the one you want

    4

    submitted6 years ago

    byCristi

    fromSanta Fe, NM

    I rented one of these when I was on vacation, so I could keep practicing. I tried out several of the mandolins the store offered me. This was the cheapest to rent, but was also the best by far. It has a nice, easy action so it won't hurt your fingers. The tuners turn easily. I was very pleasantly surprised by the tone as well. I thought it was a really sweet instrument. I doubt you can do better for a couple hundred dollars! Great value.

  • It was a good choice. I'd recommend this to a friend.

    4

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    bychristo

    fromhauppauge, ny

    It was a gift and she loved loved it

  • Love it

    4

    submitted14 years ago

    byBrian Sigler

    fromFoothill Ranch, ca

    Sounds great. Better then the mm-50

  • Unbelievable Value

    5

    submitted16 years ago

    byBig Bird

    fromFrisco, TX

    I play and own 10 guitars, but wanted something new and interesting that I could sit and play around with in my down time. I had always wanted a mandolin, and began to look around before Christmas for a gift to myself. I had a VERY limited budget and was concerned that I wouldn't be able to get a decent quality instrument for "small change". This mandolin absolutely proved me wrong! The floating bridge install may be daunting for some, but was convenient in intonating properly. I immediately replaced the strings with D'Addario "Ricky Skaggs", removed the pickguard, and sanded the cheesy "E" off the truss rod cover. Once set up it found it's tune and held it quickly. I get a little buzz on the open D, but will work with the adjustments. Fit and finish was quite good for the $, much better than an Epiphone acoustic I paid more for. Sounds great and projects LOUDLY, resonates wonderfully. Easy to play and fret. I like it! Bravo Epiphone, and Chris Maddy at Guitar Center in Dallas.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byE-Z

    fromFishkill NY

    Will this mandolin need to be set up after I get it or will it be ready to play?

    Will this mandolin need to be set up after I get it or will it be ready to play?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Ready out of the box.