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product_id: 674154042
title: "A-Style 8 String Acoustic-Electric Mandolin Instrument with Pickup Sapele Top Arched F Holes Body Okoume Neck Walnut Bridge with Gig Bag, Cable, Tuner, Strings, Strap, Picks and Polish Cloth."
brand: "sunsmile"
price: "R5667"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Sunsmile"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/674154042-a-style-8-string-acoustic-electric-mandolin-instrument-with-pickup
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 8-string rich tonal range premium sapele & okoume wood magnetic pickup + tone controls A-Style 8 String Acoustic-Electric Mandolin Instrument with Pickup Sapele Top Arched F Holes Body Okoume Neck Walnut Bridge with Gig Bag, Cable, Tuner, Strings, Strap, Picks and Polish Cloth.

**Brand:** sunsmile
**Price:** R5667
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound, own the stage with timeless style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** A-Style 8 String Acoustic-Electric Mandolin Instrument with Pickup Sapele Top Arched F Holes Body Okoume Neck Walnut Bridge with Gig Bag, Cable, Tuner, Strings, Strap, Picks and Polish Cloth. by sunsmile
- **How much does it cost?** R5667 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/674154042-a-style-8-string-acoustic-electric-mandolin-instrument-with-pickup)

## Best For

- sunsmile enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sunsmile brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Custom Comfort:** Adjustable walnut bridge with metal knob lets you tailor string height for effortless playability.
- • **Precision Tuning:** Chrome-plated open gear tuners keep your mandolin perfectly in tune, gig after gig.
- • **Plug & Play Performance:** Built-in magnetic pickup and tone controls ensure your sound cuts through any venue.
- • **Complete Ready-to-Rock Kit:** Includes gig bag, clip-on tuner, strap, picks, strings & polish cloth—play straight out of the box.
- • **Vintage Vibes, Modern Sound:** Glossy sapele top with arched F-holes delivers iconic mandolin brightness and style.

## Overview

The Sunsmile A-Style 8 String Acoustic-Electric Mandolin combines vintage craftsmanship with modern versatility. Featuring a sapele top with arched F-holes, an okoume neck, and a walnut adjustable bridge, it delivers bright, crisp tones. Equipped with a magnetic pickup and tone controls, it’s perfect for live performance. The package includes essential accessories like a gig bag, tuner, strap, and more, making it a complete, ready-to-play instrument for both beginners and seasoned musicians.

## Description

Product description Sunsmile A-Style 8 String Electric-Acoustic Mandolin Instrument with Pickup Sapele Top Arched F Holes Body Okoume Neck Walnut Bridge with Gig Bag Product Description This is a teardrop mandolin with F Holes, a versatile and visually stunning instrument designed for players of all levels. The teardrop design with F holes not only gives this mandolin a unique and stylish look but also contributes to its exceptional sound projection, making it a standout choice for any musician. Electro-Mandolin with nice Pickup, sounds very good into an amplifier. Constructed with a sapele top, Okoume neck, sapele back and sides, this mandolin produces a resonant and rich tone that will captivate any audience. The poplar laminated fingerboard and walnut bridge ensure durability and stability, allowing you to play with confidence and precision, while the gloss brown finish adds a touch of visual appeal to this already impressive instrument. With precise specifications such as a 30mm nut width, 13.8" scale length, and a okoume neck, this offers a comfortable and enjoyable playing experience. Whether you're a beginner or a professional player, this mandolin is designed to meet your musical needs and exceed your expectations. Specification General & Headstock 8-String Electric-Acoustic Mandolin Top-mounted Single Coil Magnetic Pickup 1 Volume, 1 Tone controls 1/4" jack Orientation: Right Handed Handcrafted quality Tuners: Open gear strip, Chrome 4-in-Line tuners Mandolin Dimensions: 68cm x 27.5cm x 6cm/26.77" x 10.83" x 2.36" Strings: E-E-A-A-D-D-G-G, .010, .010, .014, .014, .024, .024, .034, .034; Hardware color: Chrome Neck Scale Length: 350mm/13.8" Number of Frets: 20 Neck: Okoume Neck Shape: "C" Shape Fingerboard: Poplar laminated Inlay: Pearl dots Side Dot Color: Black Nut Material: ABS plastic Nut Width: 30mm x 5.5mm x 7mm/1.18inch x 0.22inch x 0.28inch Body Body Style: "A" Style with Traditional F Holes Body Top: Sapele top Body Back & Sides: Sapele Body Color: Gloss Brown Bridge: Adjustable walnut 3-ply black pickguard 5-ply cream ABS binding Package Include Friendly Tips 1. Please tune up the mandolin before first use after its arrival. 2. It is suggested to check up whether your strings are in tune or not every time before your playing , if not, please tune it up first. 3. Please check the scale length is 13.8"/350mm, if not, please turn it up first. Everything you need in one package 1 x Mandolin 1 x Gig Bag 1 x Digital Clip-on Tuner 1 Set of Spare Strings (4 packs) 1 x Polishing Cloth 3 x Picks Sunsmile Story Sunsmile Music has had over 20 years of experience in the musical instrument industry, and we are specialists in all type of guitars. Committed to providing quality products with the latest fashion trends, it is our goal to provide our customers with the latest styles in professional guitars. We use exclusively, seasoned and hand-picked wood to make our instruments. Our computerized precision manufacturing processes provide you with superb craftsmanship, comfortable handling, rich sound and excellent playability. We consider ourselves to be the No. 1 Guitar Manufacturer, not only because of our outstanding products, but also because of the outstanding service Sunsmile is capable of providing you. We value every customers, and that's why we provide a response for your questions within 24 hours. We make it a priority to provide quality products, best possible service to our consumers around the world.

Review: Looks really well made & sounds good. - Just received my mandolin. I'm a beginner so not sure of much but it sounds good & everything was packaged beautifully...nothing was broken. Appreciate the extra strings set. Good deal for a beginner. Everything seems to be well made. Holds tune well & easy to tune. Happy with this purchase.
Review: Good instrument - It’s a nice mandolin. I returned it though because I decided not to play that.

## Features

- This is an traditional A-style mandolin guitar with a vintage look and smooth playability with exquisite craftsmanship. Teardrop design with gloss brown finish and "F" holes for a unique and stylish look. It features a magnetic pickup and tone controls to make sure the bright, incomparable sound of the mandolin can be heard in any venue.
- Sapele top which has a wide range of sound, the okoume neck carries an poplar laminated fingerboard, and sapele back and sides with a rich gloss vintage brown finish, the installed transducer pickup prepares it for the demands of a modern musician, while it is light-weighted.
- This mandolin has 8 strings, the string height can be adjusted with the bridge, making it easy to play and produce ethereal and crisp sound and customize to your preference. Adjustable compensating walnut bridge has metal knob, easy to adjust. Chrome plated 4 in line open gear tuners are easy to tune and keep mandolin playing in tune. Carved patterned tailpiece make mandolin more exquisite.
- Right-handed design, smooth and accurate, a relatively wider range of 20 frets is suited for beginners and the experienced, perfect for folk and world music, as well as for any musician looking for a unique sound. A great addition to any musical instrument collection.
- This package comes complete with a range of accessories that include a Gig Bag, Digital clip-on Tuner, Strap, polishing cloth, a spare set of Strings and a packet of picks. Ready to play straight out of the box.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DHS44JY5 |
| Back Material Type | Sapele |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,022 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #19 in Mandolins (Musical Instruments) |
| Brand | Sunsmile |
| Brand Name | Sunsmile |
| Color | Vintage Gloss Brown |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 22 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Instrument | Mandolin |
| Instrument Size | A Style |
| Item Dimensions | 26.77 x 10.83 x 2.36 inches |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 26.77 x 10.83 x 2.36 inches |
| Manufacturer | Sunsmile |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SMF |
| Model Number | SMF 05E |
| Number of Strings | 8 |
| Operation Mode | Electric |
| Size | A Style |
| String Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Top Material Type | Sapele |
| Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sunsmile
- **Size:** A Style
- **Color:** Vintage Gloss Brown
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 26.77 x 10.83 x 2.36 inches
- **Top Material Type:** Sapele
- **Back Material Type:** Sapele
- **String Material Type:** Stainless Steel
- **Finish Type:** Gloss
- **Instrument:** Mandolin
- **Operation Mode:** Electric

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Looks really well made & sounds good.
*by M***N on January 22, 2026*

Just received my mandolin. I'm a beginner so not sure of much but it sounds good & everything was packaged beautifully...nothing was broken. Appreciate the extra strings set. Good deal for a beginner. Everything seems to be well made. Holds tune well & easy to tune. Happy with this purchase.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good instrument
*by K***D on February 23, 2026*

It’s a nice mandolin. I returned it though because I decided not to play that.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice
*by R***Z on February 2, 2026*

Flawless finish. Seems easy to play (I'm an acoustic guitar player) and sounds powerful plugged in to amp.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-06-05*