Mandolins

Coall Instruments

Handcrafted Mandolins

Handmade mandolins built one by one — combining traditional carving, balanced tone and an individual approach to feel and detail.

Coall mandolins are handcrafted instruments designed for players who value tone, response and precision. Each mandolin is built individually, with attention to carving, materials and long-term playability, inspired by the legendary Lloyd Loar–era instruments.

The collection includes Style A mandolins and Style F mandolins, often associated with bluegrass mandolin playing, alongside custom-built mandolas for a deeper acoustic range. Each instrument is carved and voiced individually for clarity, projection and a lively tonal response.

Built by hand and shaped through continuous exploration of sound, every mandolin reflects a balance between tradition and personal expression. For players searching for a handmade mandolin in Europe, Coall offers a focused, luthier-built alternative grounded in craftsmanship and detail.

Custom Mandolin A5 014 / handcrafted A style mandolin with clean tone and elegant design / Coall Instruments / Ručná výroba - banjá a mandolíny

Style A

Style A mandolins represent a clean and elegant interpretation of traditional carved mandolin design. With their simple body shape and carefully voiced construction, they offer a balanced, open tone with smooth response...

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Custom Mandolin F5 / handmade mandolin style F with strong projection and bluegrass character / Coall Instruments / Ručná výroba - banjá a mandolíny

Style F

Style F mandolins are the most iconic expression of traditional carved mandolin design, known for their distinctive scroll body and strong bluegrass character. Designed for players who require projection, clarity and precise...

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Mandola / Coall Instruments - custom banjos and mandolins in a small luthier workshop / Vyroba - banjá a mandolíny

Mandola

Coall mandolas are custom-built instruments designed for players seeking a deeper acoustic voice, rich tonal body and extended range beyond the traditional mandolin. Positioned between mandolin and guitar, the mandola offers a...

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Mandoline Style F5 - 01

Instrument Archive

Discover handcrafted mandolins and unique custom instruments previously built by Coall Instruments. Find inspiration for your own custom build.

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Available Now

Discover available Coall mandolins built for players looking for a handcrafted instrument without the waiting time of a full custom order.

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Beyond the Workshop

Discover more with every practice session.

Every handcrafted mandolin has its own voice — and the more you explore your instrument, the more possibilities you discover. From bluegrass picking and improvisation to a deeper understanding of harmony, Practice by Peter Luha offers interactive tools to support your musical development.

Play & Stay in Time

Tune your instrument with the mandolin tuner (G–D–A–E), develop your rhythm with the metronome, and explore improvisation with backing tracks.

Know Your Fingerboard

Learn the notes and patterns on your instrument with the interactive mandolin fingerboard trainer. Explore scales with the Scale Explorer and discover chord structures through Chord Formula.

Explore Music Theory

Understand the relationships between notes with the Interval Explorer, explore harmony and key relationships using the Circle of Fifths, and improve coordination with finger exercises.

Looking for a custom mandolin?

Every Coall mandolin can be customised — from wood selection and neck profile to inlays, binding and finishing details.