The Caraya SMA958 F-Style Mandolin blends classic mandolin aesthetics with premium tonewoods and refined detailing. Designed for players who want traditional F-style looks with modern playability, this 8-string mandolin delivers bright articulation, balanced projection, and a comfortable feel straight out of the case. Finished in a rich Dark Violin Sunburst with a high-gloss sheen, it’s as visually striking as it is musically expressive.

Whether you’re performing bluegrass, folk, or acoustic sessions, the SMA958 offers reliable tuning stability, responsive tone, and elegant craftsmanship—plus a free gig bag to keep it protected on the go.

Features

• F-style standard 8-string mandolin with traditional F-holes
• Solid spruce top for clear attack and dynamic response
• Solid flamed maple back and sides for warmth, projection, and visual depth
• Cream ABS top binding with herringbone purfling for a classic vintage look
• 3-ply cream and black ABS body binding for a refined, traditional finish
• Comfortable cream-bound mahogany neck with smooth playability
• Purpleheart fingerboard with pearl-white dot inlays and side markers
• Gold-tone open-style tuning machines with pearl-white keys
• 2-way adjustable truss rod with wooden cover for precise neck adjustment
• Height-adjustable purpleheart bridge for optimal setup
• Traditional engraved gold-tone tailpiece cover
• High-gloss Dark Violin Sunburst finish
• Includes free gig bag and truss rod key

Specifications

• Brand: Caraya
• Body Style: F-Style Mandolin
• Strings: 8
• Top: Solid Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Flamed Maple
• Neck: Mahogany
• Fingerboard: Purpleheart
• Frets: 24 (Nickel-Silver)
• Inlays: Pearl-White Dot
• Hardware: Gold-Tone
• Bridge: Height-Adjustable Purpleheart
• Tailpiece: Gold-Tone with Engraved Cover
• Finish: High Gloss
• Colour: Dark Violin Sunburst

Dimensions

• Scale Length: 350 mm
• Nut Width: 30 mm
• Joint Width: 50 mm
• Neck Thickness at 1st Fret: 22 mm
• Neck Thickness at 7th Fret: 24.5 mm
• Fingerboard Radius: Flat
• Weight: Approx. 1.1 kg