Gold Tone GM-10: Frypan Mandolin with Case
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The GM-10 Frypan pays homage to the beloved Flatiron M2 mandolin, originally created in the late 1970s and inspired by the early Army/Navy-style mandolins built during WWI. Known for their light weight, slim profile, and bright, sparkling tone, these instruments became a favorite for backpacking and casual music-making.
Gold Tone has captured the spirit of the classic Flatiron design with the GM-10, offering an all-solid wood flattie at an affordable price. Weighing only 1.8 lbs., it’s extremely portable and ideal for both beginners and experienced players seeking a fun, lightweight mandolin. The solid spruce top provides a broad tonal range, while the maple back and sides reflect and amplify with clarity. With its mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, striped tuner buttons, gloss finish, and included hard-shell case, the GM-10 combines tradition with modern reliability.
Best For
Mandolinists wanting a lightweight, travel-ready instrument, history enthusiasts seeking a Flatiron-inspired flattie, and players who want solid wood construction at an entry-level price.
Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Headstock | Buttons: Striped |
| Nut Width: 1-1/8" | |
| Tuners: Nickel A-Style | |
| Neck | Fingerboard: Rosewood |
| Frets: 18 | |
| Inlay: Dots & Snowflake | |
| Material: Mahogany | |
| Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable | |
| Body | Back & Sides: Solid Maple |
| Binding: Black ABS | |
| Bridge: Adjustable Rosewood Bridge | |
| Finish: Gloss Poly | |
| Hardware: Nickel | |
| Tailpiece: GM-10 Tailpiece | |
| Top: Solid Spruce | |
| Dimensions | Scale Length: 13-3/4" |
| Weight: 1.8 lbs. | |
| Other | Case: Included Hard Shell Case |
| String Gauge: .040w, .026w, .016, .011 (doubled courses) | |
| Tuning: GDAE | |
| Highlights | Solid Spruce Top, Solid Maple Back & Sides, Lightweight Design (1.8 lbs.), Gloss Poly Finish |