The mandolin, well played, is a joy to hear. Who among us hasn't fallen under its spell? For us, the love affair with the mandolin dates to the founding of The Music Emporium in 1968. We are still hooked today. From carved-top classics to modern marvels, we are honored to offer you some of the finest small-shop and single-luthier mandolin family instruments available today. Here is to their enduring artistry, and to that inimitable, high lonesome sound.