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Fender’s PM-180E Mandolin is a go-to choice for players looking for a highly versatile mandolin at a price that won’t break the bank. From classic American bluegrass to Celtic folk, the PM-180E is the companion that won’t quit, regardless of venue size, thanks to its clear and strong onboard active Fishman Implant mandolin pickup. This mandolin resonates with tremendous beauty courtesy of a laminated spruce top with a mahogany body, additionally providing great projection from dual f-holes. Sweetwater players also love how the appearance of the PM-180E is just as comforting as its song, offering chrome hardware and snowflake inlays all the way up its walnut fingerboard. Throw in a set of Fender Phosphor Bronze Mandolin Strings and a gig bag, and this mandolin is ready to take any stage with the utmost confidence in style and sound.





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Looks (and sounds) that kill!





The PM-180E features an A-style body shape reinforced with parallel tone bar bracing for a natural resonance and projection that sounds just as great acoustically as it does plugged in. A lovely shaped 3-ply pickguard, chrome tailpiece, and open-gear pearloid-buttoned tuning machines add to the traditional aesthetic of this mandolin, making it a suitable choice for just about any genre.





Additionally, 21 frets span the 18-inch radius walnut fingerboard which sits atop a V-shaped maple neck, supplying lightning-fast playability with plenty of room for comfortable thumb playing. A sturdy walnut bridge and buzz-less bone nut offer great intonation for all eight strings, giving you the performance reliability you need when center stage. And at such a competitive price, there just isn’t another mandolin on the market that offers the same construction and performance quality that you can consistently rely on!





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Fender PM-180E Mandolin Features:


Spruce top with mahogany back and sides, offering fantastic resonance and projection


Parallel tone bar bracing increases the natural resonance of this mandolin


Fishman Implant mandolin pickup is clear and strong, and fit for any venue


A-style body shape with dual f-holes creates a more traditional aesthetic


Chrome hardware with snowflake inlays and 3-ply pickguard look stunning


21-fret, 18-inch walnut fingerboard is responsive and features ivoroid binding


V-shaped maple neck is comfortable and allows for easy thumb playing