Mandolute

 ( Lutes ) 

The Weymann Mandolute was one of the products sold under Weymann guitars, the Philadelphia-based brand of Weymann and Sons, established 1864. The 'mandolutes' were actually with eight strings and tuned exactly the same. The scale length is also within the standard mandolin scale; between and . They advertised using scientific principles to create vibrations, power and volume as well as sustained sweet and mellow tones, all in the same instrument.

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History Weymann guitars was a Philadelphia company, manufacturers of Weymann and Keystone State musical instruments. They manufactured the mandolute during the early 20th century. They also had a retail store on 1010 Chestnut Street. They advertised in the Philadelphia papers, with advertisements pushing culture. Young men and women, sitting around in a formal parlor setting, playing music together on Weymann Mandolins, dancing together around a Victrola record player. The Mandolutes sold from $25 to $75 in 1913.

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See also

• Weymann guitars
• Mandolin

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External links

• Info on Weymann

Categories: Lutes, Mandolin Family Instruments

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