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Mandolin Gifts: Shirts, Mugs, Totes, Music, Accessories

by musician on September 15, 2015

Mandolin Gifts

Mandolin gifts can be practical or just plain fun. Parts and accessories like picks and strings are always appreciated by musicians. Fans of the instrument will love the many artful depictions on T-shirts, posters, refrigerator magnets, coffee mugs, cooking aprons, trucker hats, colorful buttons, cotton canvas tote bags, and more unique mandolin gifts. We’re always looking for new music releases and gift ideas featuring the mandolin, so check back frequently.

Keith Moon (The Who)
Give me a mandolin and I’ll play you rock ‘n’ roll.

Still Life with Mandolin

French Post-Impressionist Artist Paul Gauguin
High Quality Poster Art Print

Still Life with a Mandolin by Paul Gauguin

Mandolin Music

Music by Mandolin Orange

North Carolina musicians Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin are known worldwide as Mandolin Orange. Emily plays guitar and Andrew is a master mandolinist. Enjoy their unique combination of bluegrass, country, and folk music.

Such Jubilee by Mandolin Orange This Side of Jordan by Mandolin Orange

Mandolin Parts and Accessories

Mandolin Picks

String musicians are always misplacing their picks. You can’t have too many of them. These beautiful tortoise shell look picks are available in sets of 10 or 12. Picks also make great stocking stuffers during the holidays.

Deluxe Tortoise Shell Look Rounded Triangle Mandolin Pick (Set of 12)Fender 351 Shape Classic Medium Celluloid Picks for Guitar, Bass, Mandolin (Set of 12)

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We’ve created more than 2,500 products for string musicians and fans. Some of our best mandolin gifts are shared on this page, along with our top picks from other designers.

Beware of copycats! Our original designs are available here and in our String Kings Music Mandolin collection.

Mandolin Shirts

You can’t go wrong with T-shirt mandolin gifts. Especially with so many style and color options to choose from. Click on any design to see how many choices are available for everyone from infants to adults.

Mandolin Eight Strings of Happiness Musicians Basic Dark T-Shirt Cat Playing Bluegrass Mandolin Lover Basic T Shirt

Musical Hearts over Grunge Brush Strokes

Treble clef and bass clef symbols are combined to form musical hearts over grunge brush strokes in these colorful mandolin designs.

Treble Clef Bass Clef Red Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Mandolin T-Shirt Treble Clef Bass Clef Royal Blue Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Mandolin T-Shirt

Treble Clef Bass Clef Fuchsia Heart Over Grunge Brush Strokes Mandolin T-Shirt Treble Clef Bass Clef Green Heart Over Grunge Brush Strokes Mandolin T-Shirt

Treble Clef Bass Clef Purple Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Mandolin T-Shirt Treble Clef Bass Clef Turquoise Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Mandolin T-Shirt

Treble Clef Bass Clef Yellow Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Mandolin Baby Jersey T-Shirt Treble Clef Bass Clef Orange Heart over Grunge Brush Strokes Mandolin Baby Jersey Bodysuit

Cats and Dogs Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players

Here are some designs for animal lovers who are easily distracted by the sound of mandolin players. Choose from playful cats and dogs in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes for the whole family.

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow Basic T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow Value T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow Basic T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow Basic T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Whimsical T-Shirt Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Whimsical T-Shirt

Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Whimsical T-Shirt Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Whimsical T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Value T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt Curious Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Value T-Shirt

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt Curious Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Basic T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin

Who are the coolest people on earth? Mandolin players, of course! Spread the word about this cool string instrument. Makes a great gift for any music student, music teacher, or mandolinist.

The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Nebula Basic T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Nebula Value T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Music Lover T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Music Lover T-Shirt

The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin String Instrument T-Shirt The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin String Instrument T-Shirt

I Love Mandolin Double Bass Clef Heart

Share your love for the mandolin. Mirror image bass clef heart designs are available for both mandolinists and enthusiasts.

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Sheet Music Basic T-Shirt Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Sheet Music Value T-Shirt

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Musician T-Shirt Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Musician T-Shirt

Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Musician Mandolinist T-Shirt Double Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Musician Mandolinist T-Shirt

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin

Red and black double bass clef heart design is perfect for any mandolin player or fan of this unique string instrument.

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Distressed Grunge Basic T-Shirt Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Distressed Grunge Value T-Shirt

Double Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Raglan T-Shirt Double Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Raglan T-Shirt

Double Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin T-Shirt Double Black Red Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin T-Shirt

First Coffee, Then Mandolin

Caffeine loving mandolin players and fans will love to wear these shirts. Whimsical designs feature a large mug of hot coffee.

First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover Fun String Instrument T-Shirt First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover Fun String Instrument Long Sleeve T-Shirt

First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover Bass Clef Heart Mandolinist T-Shirt First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover Bass Clef Heart Mandolinist T-Shirt

First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover Coffee Mug T-Shirt First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover Coffee Mug Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Mandolin Hats

Mandolin trucker hats are available in eleven color choices. Hats feature a 100% polyester foam front and a 100% nylon mesh back to keep you cool. Trucker hats are adjustable from 17 to 24 inches.

Mosaic Mandolin Trucker Hat Bluegrass Mandolin Trucker Hat

If I Can’t Bring My Mandolin You Won’t See Me Adjustable Trucker Hat First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover Adjustable Trucker Hat

Mandolin Magnets

Magnets are one of our favorite inexpensive mandolin gifts. They come in very handy for organizing notes on a fridge or file cabinet. Standard size square magnets measure 2 by 2 inches, and round buttons are usually available in three sizes. Decorative magnets are printed on 100% recycled paper and covered with scratch and UV-resistant Mylar for many years of use.

Odalisque Playing Mandolin by Theodor Aman 2-inch Square Magnet The Mandolin Player by Anselm Feuerbach 2-inch Square Magnet

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow 2-inch Square Magnet Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow 2-inch Square Magnet

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes 2-inch Square Magnet Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes 2-inch Square Magnet

Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet

Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet Rainbow Digital Sound Equalizer Love Sound Mandolin 2-inch Square Magnet

First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet Double Bass Clef Heart Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Magnet

Mandolin Tote Bags

Versatile and durable cotton canvas tote bags are another practical gift idea for musicians. These designs are available in many style and color choices to please any mandolin player or fan.

Things That Make Me Happy Friends Family Mandolin Grocery Tote Bag Chinese Peonies and Mandolin by Paul Gauguin All-Over Print Tote Bag

Cartoon Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Grocery Tote Bag Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Grocery Tote Bag

The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Nebula Budget Tote Bag The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Nebula Grocery Tote Bag

The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Budget Tote Bag The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Grocery Tote Bag

Double Bass Clef Heart Over Golden Sheet Music Mandolin Budget Tote Bag Double Bass Clef Heart Over Golden Sheet Music Mandolin Grocery Tote Bag

Rainbow Digital Sound Equalizer Mandolin Budget Tote Bag Rainbow Digital Sound Equalizer Mandolin Grocery Tote Bag

Mandolin Mugs

When it comes to a super practical mandolin gifts, mugs are the way to go. There are so many styles to choose from. In addition to ceramic coffee mugs, we’ve got stainless steel commuter mugs and beer steins. Click on any design to see all views, as most graphics circle the mug.

Pop Mandolin Coffee Mug Mandolin F-style Rainbow Coffee Mug

Mandolin Music Notes Coffee Mug Danger Hot Mandolin Player Coffee Mug

First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover Two-Tone Coffee Mug The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Two-Tone Coffee Mug Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Curious Cartoon Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Coffee Mug Running Cartoon Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Coffee Mug

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Ceramic Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Ceramic Coffee Mug

Bass Clef Heart Vintage Sheet Music I Love Playing My Mandolin Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart Purple Nebula I Love Playing My Mandolin Coffee Mug

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Two-Tone Coffee Mug Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Coffee Mug

I’d Rather Be Playing My Mandolin Classic Coffee Mug I’d Rather Be Playing My Mandolin Two-Tone Coffee Mug

Picky Mandolinists Stainless Steel Travel Mug Mosaic Mandolin Stainless Steel Travel Mug

Mandolin Business Cards

High quality printed business cards are available in sets of 100 on your choice of eight types of premium card stock. The printed information can be easily personalized for any mandolinist or music teacher. Classic business cards measure 2 by 3.5 inches. Trendy skinny and chubby profile cards are available for some styles. Click on any design to see more options.

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Juan Gris- Still Life with Fruit Bowl and Mandolin Double-Sided Standard Business Cards Bluegrass Mandolin – All the Percussion You’ll Ever Need Double-Sided Standard Business Cards

Mandolin Aprons

Classic cotton-poly twill blend aprons are another of our top picks for practical mandolin gifts. Choose from several style and color options. Spacious front pockets hold plenty of utensils and cooking tools. Aprons are machine washable and proudly made in the U.S.A.

Crossed Mandolins Standard Adult Apron Chinese Peonies and Mandolin by Paul Gauguin Adult Apron

Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Distressed Grunge Adult Apron Bass Clef Heart I Love Playing My Mandolin Sheet Music Adult Apron

The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Distressed Grunge Adult Apron The Coolest People on Earth Play Mandolin Blue Green Nebula Adult Apron

Mandolin Buttons

Colorful buttons are a fun and inexpensive gift idea. Standard sized square buttons measure 2 inches by 2 inches. Round buttons are available in several sizes. The designs are printed on 100% recycled paper and covered with scratch and UV-resistant Mylar for added durability. Some styles allow you to choose from a rainbow of background colors for a customized gift.

Mandolin Music Notes Round Button Skeleton Playing Mandolin Round Button

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow 2-inch Square Button Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow 2-inch Square Button

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes 2-inch Square Button Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes 2-inch Square Button

Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Button Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Button

Rainbow Digital Sound Equalizer Love the Sound of the Mandolin 2-inch Square Button Treble Clef Bass Clef Musical Heart Mandolin Sheet Music 2-inch Square Button

Double Bass Clef Heart Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Button First Coffee Then Mandolin Music Lover 2-inch Square Button

Mandolin Playing Cards

One of the most popular mandolin gifts is a set of playing cards. Each comes packaged in a cardboard box for easy gifting. Poker size cards measure 2.5 by 3.5 inches, with 52 playing cards and 2 jokers per deck. Click on any design to see the available options. Standard cards are printed on smooth card stock, and premium quality Bicycle playing cards are printed on durable semi-gloss card stock.

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow Playing Cards Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Music Notes Rainbow Playing Cards

Curious Cat Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Poker Size Playing Cards Running Dog Easily Distracted by Mandolin Players Poker Size Playing Cards

What is a Mandolin?

Learn a Few Interesting Mandolin Facts

Waltz About Whiskey

Performed by Mandolin Orange

We love the folk music of Mandolin Orange. With several albums under their belts, North Carolina musicians Emily Frantz and Andrew Marlin continue to create even more wonderful songs while out on the road. Their tunes are a combination of bluegrass, country, and folk. As you can guess from the name of the group, their unique sound features the mandolin.

Kim Ruehl, NPR Music
There is no shortage of folk and country songs about booze. But what makes the Mandolin Orange tune “Waltz About Whiskey” so enchanting is its effortlessness. The words seem to fall right into one another, like cheery drunks into so many bar stools.

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Mandolin Facts: Shop for Instruments, Accessories, Gifts

by musician on August 23, 2015

Mandolin Facts

A mandolin is a stringed musical instrument in the lute family. It’s usually plucked with a plectrum or pick. Mandolins evolved in Italy and first appeared during the 15th century. Deep-bowled mandolins were produced mainly in Naples, and became popular during the 19th century.

Similar string instruments around the world include the traditional Russian balalaika, the Greek bouzouki, the Puerto Rican cuatro, the Brazilian bandolim, and the Arab dambura.

The mandolin’s sound is popular in many types of music, including bluegrass, country, folk, rock, ethnic, jazz, and classical. Ludwig van Beethoven composed music specifically for the mandolin and also enjoyed playing it.

Players are drawn to the mandolin because it’s versatile, accessible, and relative easy to learn. It also offers an excellent introduction to the world of music. Mandolin playing skills can easily be applied to many other folk instruments.

More Mandolin Facts

Fun Fact
A person who performs on this string instrument is called a mandolinist.

Notable mandolinists include Carlo Aonzo, Dave Apollon, Avi Avital, Jethro Burns, Jacob do Bandolim, Ry Cooder, David Grisman, Caterina Lichtenberg, Andrew Marlin (Mandolin Orange), Mike Marshall, Bill Monroe, James ‘Yank’ Rachell, Johnny Staats, Andy Statman, Adam Steffey, and Chris Thile.

The Mandolin

French Impressionist Artist Berthe Morisot (1889)

The Mandolin by Berthe Morisot

Listen to the Mandolin

Avi Avital and the Venice Baroque Orchestra

The sights and sounds of Venice, Italy come to life in an homage to the beloved Italian composer, Antonio Vivaldi. Joined by the Venice Baroque Orchestra, mandolinist and composer Avi Avital performs Vivaldi’s Mandolin Concerto In C Major from his album Vivaldi. The young musician is well known for his renditions of Baroque and folk music, much of which was originally written for other string instruments.

We Love Mandolins

Looking for more mandolin facts? Here are some of our favorite pages about mandolins for you to enjoy:

Business Cards for Performers and Teachers
Left-Hand Chord Charts

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We’ve created more than 3,000 products for string instrument players and music lovers. Find a unique gift for your favorite mandolinist.

Beware of copycats! Our original designs are available here and in our String Kings Music Mandolin collection.

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Vangoa A-Style Mandolin Sunburst

Product details:

Made of quality tonewood with popular sunburst color, shiny finish
Mahogany neck and bridge
Played by picks, no more pains on your fingers
Relatively wider range of 20 frets is suited to beginners or experienced players
A-style mandolin makes a great gift or first instrument
Ready to play straight out of the box!

Vangoa A-Style Mandolin in Sunburst Color (Also Available in Redburst)Includes Pick-up, Picks, Strap, Extra Strings, Durable Soft Bag, and Tuner

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