The Portuguese mandolin (with a rounded back, “bowl-back”) is the most common variant here — warm, traditional sound, suitable for folk and popular music. The mandola is the deeper sister of the mandolin, tuned a fifth lower, mainly used as an accompanying instrument. The Greek and Irish bouzouki, with a longer neck, is played in folk and Irish bands, often alongside the mandolin. For a first instrument in this family, a classic Portuguese mandolin remains the simplest and cheapest choice.
Our best-selling model, by far the most popular, is the Hora Reghin M1085 Portughez I — a classic Portuguese mandolin at an affordable price, with over 190 pieces sold in the last two years. For those wanting a slightly larger option, Hora Reghin also makes the Portughez II model.
We have over 30 active models of mandolins, mandolas, and bouzoukis, from Hora Reghin — the Romanian size with the largest coverage in the portfolio — to Ortega and Gewa, plus dedicated strings and accessories.
Mandolins, Mandolas Hora Reghin starting from 11476 €
