Washburn has been building mandolins since the late 1800s. Whether you re a bluegrass Celtic or rock player see how the addition of a mandolin can broaden your sonic pallet and add a new dimension to your music. For traditionalists you ll find all the tone & projection you d expect from our world class instruments. You ll love the classic look and feel of the Washburn M1S mandolin. With an A style body design traditional F-holes a solid spruce top maple sides and a maple-arched back the M1S is unmatched and sings of the mandolin s rich history and tradition.