The M1088-P Mandola from the house of Thomann Europe is your best bet if folk music is your forte. The sides of this instrument are crafted from quality maple, which helps attenuate undesirable overtones from the top. In addition, the maple construction of the neck renders bright sounds with a tight lower end. Maple is resistant to environmental changes and is therefore a widely preferred tonewood variety. The solid spruce top dishes out rich, complex tones. Spruce helps retain the clarity of sound despite the presence of a heavy attack. This mandola can be tuned to GG-dd-aa-e'e'. It has an integrated pickup system with active electronics.