Late Winter Ramblings

While the Snow & Ice is still gripping the eastern parts of the country, it appears that Winter is almost over in my neck of the Woods. Spring is just around the corner and this is the time of year when I usually get into my carving & sanding more intensely....

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from Wiens mandolins! I’d just like to say thanks to my clients old and new for your patronage throughout the past year. Whether it was a custom instrument, a fret job or even just a re-string & tune-up. Thank You! I’ll keep trying to...

Happy Holidays!

Warmest Holiday wishes from Wiens mandolins! It’s that time of year when Luthiers around the world are busy in their workshops making toys for all the string-picking boys & girls out there.  I hope you find something fun to play under your Christmas tree or...

New Wiens Mandolin Website!

Welcome to the new Wiens mandolins website! Get a whiff of those fresh pixels! It’s gonna be a fun place to hang out, but watch your step as things are going to be under construction for a while. It’s been 10 years since the launch of the previous Wiens...

Wiens F5 #41- Sold

                    Say Hello to Wiens F5 #41, signed & dated October 30,2015. This instrument features an Adirondack spruce soundboard with tone-bar bracing and a 2-piece spiral flame sugar maple back with...