How popular isNorthfield?
In September 2026, people searched for Northfield by name about 10 times in New Zealand, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 0.14% of all New Zealand mandolin brand searches, placing Northfield ninth out of ten brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about mandolin brands, Northfield appeared in two of the five answers and was the ninth most recommended of the ten.
Northfield is the ninth most searched of 10 competitors and the ninth most recommended in AI answers.
FenderShare of searches 44.3%Mentioned in 0 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations –
IbanezShare of searches 18.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
EpiphoneShare of searches 18.5%Mentioned in 1 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 8th
GibsonShare of searches 14.8%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th- NorthfieldShare of searches 0.14%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 9th
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Top mandolin brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Northfield was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Northfield is the ninth most recommended of the ten.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Eastman4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers- Kentucky4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
The Loar4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Gibson3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Collings3 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Ibanez2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Washburn2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers- Northfield2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Epiphone1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Fender0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which mandolin brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best mandolin brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best mandolin brand in New Zealand for bluegrass playing?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“mandolin brands”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“bluegrass mandolin brand”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which mandolin brands compete with Northfield?
Share of searches by month for Fender, Ibanez, Epiphone, Gibson, Washburn, Northfield. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Fender | Ibanez | Epiphone | Gibson | Washburn | Collings | Eastman | Kentucky | Northfield | The Loar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 41% | 19.5% | 19.7% | 15.5% | 3% | 0.68% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.27% |
| Nov 2025 | 41.3% | 18.2% | 19.6% | 16.2% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 40.7% | 18.1% | 21.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 0.27% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.27% |
| Jan 2026 | 39.1% | 22.4% | 19.4% | 13.9% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.27% |
| Feb 2026 | 38.9% | 17.5% | 21.6% | 16.6% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.15% |
| Mar 2026 | 42.4% | 17.8% | 16.7% | 17.8% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 0.27% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.27% |
| Apr 2026 | 42.2% | 20.3% | 17.4% | 15.2% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 0.26% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.26% |
| May 2026 | 45.9% | 17.1% | 17.2% | 15.2% | 2.8% | 1% | 0.26% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.26% |
| Jun 2026 | 43.3% | 18.8% | 18.1% | 15.7% | 2.5% | 0.93% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Jul 2026 | 44.3% | 17.7% | 18% | 15.9% | 2.8% | 0.69% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 42.2% | 19% | 18% | 16.3% | 3.1% | 0.68% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 44.3% | 18.9% | 18.5% | 14.8% | 2.4% | 0.56% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% | 0.14% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 44.3% | 3.1K | +1.3% | +2.1 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.9% | 1.3K | -4.3% | -0.1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 18.5% | 1.3K | -0.76% | +0.5 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 14.8% | 1.1K | -12.5% | -1.5 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 2.4% | 170 | -26.1% | -0.7 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.56% | 40 | -20% | -0.1 points | |
| 7, moved from 8th to 7th | 0.14% | 10 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 8th to 7th | |
| 8, moved from 9th to 8th | 0.14% | 10 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 9th to 8th | |
| 9, moved from 10th to 9th | 0.14% | 10 | 0% | 0 pointsmoved from 10th to 9th | |
| 10, moved from 7th to 10th | 0.14% | 10 | -50% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 7th to 10th |
1.
Fender44.3%
Held 1st. 3.1K estimated branded searches, +1.3% vs prior month. Share +2.1 points.
2.
Ibanez18.9%
Held 2nd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -4.3% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
3.
Epiphone18.5%
Held 3rd. 1.3K estimated branded searches, -0.76% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
4.
Gibson14.8%
Held 4th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share -1.5 points.
5.
Washburn2.4%
Held 5th. 170 estimated branded searches, -26.1% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
6.
Collings0.56%
Held 6th. 40 estimated branded searches, -20% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
7.
Eastman0.14%
Moved from 8th to 7th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
8.Kentucky
0.14%
Moved from 9th to 8th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
0.14%
Moved from 10th to 9th. 10 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
10.
The Loar0.14%
Moved from 7th to 10th. 10 estimated branded searches, -50% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Northfield changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Northfield in New Zealand held steady at 10.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Northfield rose from 10th to 9th among mandolin brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand mandolin brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Fender gained share of searches among mandolin brands in New Zealand, from 42.2% to 44.3%.

In September 2026, Epiphone gained share of searches among mandolin brands in New Zealand, from 18% to 18.5%.

In September 2026, Gibson lost share of searches among mandolin brands in New Zealand, from 16.3% to 14.8%.

In September 2026, Washburn lost share of searches among mandolin brands in New Zealand, from 3.1% to 2.4%.

In September 2026, Eastman rose from 8th to 7th among mandolin brands in New Zealand.
In September 2026, Kentucky rose from 9th to 8th among mandolin brands in New Zealand.
How are Northfield’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Northfield’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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