Eastman MDO305 Octave Mandolin ETA Unknown $ 960.00 $ 769.00. The OCTAVE MANDOLIN is just what the name implies, tuned a full octave below the mandolin, also tuned to G, D, A, and E. It typically has a 20 inch scale length, although Weber is able to also build them The Pono MND-20 Octave Mandolin has inspired seasoned professionals and devoted students alike to step into uncharted tonal territory. This octave mandolin is one of them. As always my instruments are guaranteed for 5 years to the original owner against defects of workmanship or materials. Additionally, the relatively short scale length makes the transition from a standard mandolin to the octave somewhat easier than from some longer scale octaves. Seldom in life does reality exceed expectations. That night we Because the Octave Add To Cart. That way, youll receive my email letters filled with resources and announcements for musicians who love stringed instruments For an additional $100 you can have Indian Rosewood* or Curly Maple. In the mandolin family also is a mandola and octave mandolin. They're made and delivered with care by our wonderful team Seldom in life does reality exceed expectations. Call. Mandolin Mondays: Ashby Frank of The Likely Culprits takes a spin on the tune "Goodbye Liza Jane" with his 1997 Randy Wood mandolin. I just sent you an email. Contact me for specifics. The balance due must be received before the instrument is shipped. The octaves all come with a pickguard, radiused fingerboard, and an Ebony tailpiece. $726.96 $ 726. Necks are generally of Honduras Mahogany with Ebony fingerboards and bridge. There is a wonderful pop to the notes they sound pure and sweet even when played hard. Pono MND-20H Octave However, to our ears, the guitars under performed as octave mandolins. Binding, peghead facing, soundhole rosette and even the truss rod cover are all of natural woods. I offer a 4 course Octave Mandolin usually tuned an octave below a Mandolin GDAE. If you'd like to see a collection of photos on how I make my Octave Mandolins, click here. I offer high qualityCedar Creek casesthat are made especially for my instruments. For over a decade, we have been supplying quality mandolins with expert set up, to players around the world. Keep up with the latest Pono Octave news. With a look, style, and sound all of their own, the Antique Varnish guitars and mandolins use I just sent you an email. I use woods that contrast or compliment the woods you choose for the soundboard, back and sides. Bowden, I'm extremely pleased with the overall appearance and tonal quality of the instrument. Heres my privacy policy if youre curious. You may specify a deeper body ( a little better bass response) or a shallower body (better trebles and bit better projection). Many octave mandolins are large instruments with a long scale length that make them difficult to play. I'm extremely pleased with the overall appearance and tonal quality of the instrument. Pono MD-20SB Octave Mahogany $ 1,598.00. The octave mandolin is a very attractive instrument, even the design of the bridge is very imaginative with its delicate curves. Instruments have Schaller A-Style mandolin tuners and Allen solid cast nickel plated tailpieces of your choice (see below). Eastman expands their very fine 300-series of instruments with the MDO-305, a short scale (~21") octave mandolin. I take great pride in creating each instrument with care and skill to produce mandolins and guitars that Model Year It is beautifully crafted with a quiet elegance and has an exceptional tone. New Mia A-style Octave mandolin Clarinda's Crafts & Music, here in Greenbrier Arkansas, specializes in the building of the Mia Mandolins &Guita rs. I am highly pleased. All are built with the same care and consideration as all of my instruments. Mandola, Octave Mandolins, and Mandocellos Mandolas are larger-sized mandolin family instruments that were first made by Gibson over a century ago and are tuned a fifth down from the range of the Sale! At Clark Mandolins, I believe the definition of craftsmanship includes great design, artistry, and execution. Our goal at The Mandolin Store is to provide you with the best playing and sounding mandolins. Video 1 Video 2. 4.3 out of 5 stars 34. Bridges are of ebony and have a bone saddle insert which makes action adjustment a little easier. Custom inlay adds to the base price. See mywood selection page. Please go to your inbox now and click CONFIRM! John Whitacre recently did two videos where you can hear what one of my mandolin's sounds like. That way, youll receive my email letters filled with resources and announcements for musicians who love stringed instruments as much as me. I give the board some arch through the braces. The octave mandolin is usually tuned G-D-A-E like a mandolin, but one octave lower. If you'd like to hear what my Octave Mandolins sound like recorded, check out Stanley Widener's version of Rakish Paddy on the groupNaomi's Fancy'sCDThe Old Bush. FREE Shipping by Amazon. Founded in 1972, Elderly Instruments started as a small store with a handful of instruments. If you'd like to see a collection of photos on how I make my Octave Mandolins, click here. The instrument that I have has rosewood back and sides, and has incredible volume and sustain which is really striking. Adjustable truss rods are standard. These full-bodied Mandolins offer tenor sound to compliment the deeper toned Octave Mandolin and are available with basically the same options described above. Octave Trinity College with Hard Case $ 1,249.00 $ 899.00. With a musical lineage steeped in tradition, this design has its Mandolins, bouzoukis, octave mandolas, citterns, tenor mandolas and all other types in the mandolin family plus accessories, books and music. The Northfield Archtop Octave Mandolin is available in two distinct material combinations. Sale! I recommend that unless you pick the instrument up personally you should order a case at the same time as I prefer to ship with the instrument protected by a case. USA: 1-800-4GIBSON Europe: 00+8004GIBSON1 Home | Electric Guitars | Acoustic Instruments. Only 1 left in A 5 course Bouzouki's can also be ordered. Instruments can be specially ordered and made to the customers spefications, or bought ready made. If you have additional questions or would like to talk feel free to call; weekends and early evenings are OK. Trinity College TM-325 Standard Celtic Octave Mandolin with Hardshell Case - Natural Top. These beasts tend to have much more sustain than traditional mandolins. When designing the Coombe octave mandolin, the overall consideration was to make it easy and comfortable to play, and of course to make i give it out without The mahogany and spruce model yields a warmth perfect for accompanying a voice and backing up other instruments O.H. Duff customizes the whole array of instruments in the mandolin family and Even if chocolate chip is on your mind, our cookies make OCTAVE MANDOLIN "J", this is my own a-style octave mandolin (octave mandola) made by renowned luthier phil davidson.. octave mandolin Used condition. You also may specify the width at the nut and neck width and profile. I was thinking about getting an octave mandolin, but I would prefer trying one before committing to a purchase. In 2014/15 it seemed like a lot of players were acquiring tenor guitars and tuning them like octave mandolins. Amazing tones, great playability, the whole package. Octave Mandolins at Europe's largest retailer of musical instruments - fast delivery, 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee and 3-year Thomann warranty Served with love! You may utilize mandolin chords and scales but since the scale length is greater the stretches can be difficult. Over 40 years later, weve grown into one of the worlds most respected sellers of new, used, and vintage fretted instruments The instrument arrived in excellent condition. Any questions - just ask! For the base price, the back and sides can be of Mahogany, Cherry, or Walnut. James Wilson has been building mandolins and mandolin family instruments since 1996, with the goal of creating instruments of the highest standard in craftsmanship, aesthetic, tonal quality and playability. It rings beautifully., "Im now able to explore those musical worlds that I bypassed on the way here. They stock several from Portuguese make Inventory . Add To Cart. Learn more. Celtic Pride- Finding true love on the internet -an article on finding his bouzouki by Eric Futran in the magazine. Contact me if you have some other wood in mind. The Pono Octave is perfect for this sort of venture. Each is made of all solid Im having a ball with it!, I was quite taken with the sound of this little Pono Octave from the start. Duff: Duff octave mandolins are made in a one-man workshop that takes a very hands-on approach in making these instruments. I respect the privacy of your email address. ". Antique Varnish. Northfield Mandolins are great sounding, worldrenowned instruments played by Grammy award winners and discerning pickers around the globe. Inventory . There are other choices. Thank you for your interest in my Octave Mandolins. Add To Cart. The action and intonation are spot on. Here in Ireland the only music store I can find that sells octave mandolins is Moloney's in Galway. Many accomplished players as well as intrigued newcomers to the Octave Mandolin are now enjoying my instruments. Thank you! Here is the model I recommend: Thomann Octave Mandolin (); Now, octave mandolins are not to be confused with mandocellos, which are tuned just like a regular cello: CGDA, whereas octave mandolins are tuned like a regular mandolin but just 1 octave lower.. In the guitar family Peter makes Tenor guitars, an OM guitar and a small short scale guitar. Mandolins. The instrument arrived in excellent condition. I also make Mandolins which closely resemble my Octave Mandolins. 96. I require a $200 non-refundable deposit to begin work. Soundboards can be of Cedar (bassiest), Spruce ( a little better on the treble end with good projection) and Redwood (somewhere in between). I am highly pleased. Choices include Cardinal wood, Ebony, Sycamore, Curly or Birdseye Maple, Koa, Indian or Honduras Rosewood, Bocote, and others as they are available. C. Donahue, Celtic Pride- Finding true love on the internet -an article on finding his bouzouki by Eric Futran in the magazine The Fretboard Journal, A 4 course Octave Mandolin with Indian Rosewood back and sides with Redwood soundboard and Curly Maple binding, rosette and peghead facing. Octave Mandolas (also known as Octave Mandolins in America) are popular because of their suitability for Acoustic and Celtic music, being tuned GDAE, an octave below a Mandolin. Soundboard construction and bracing is very similar to a guitar. Due to the length of the octave mandolin neck, standard mandolin fingerings do not always work. The sound from the moment I played it was great and the intonation is very good. One more quick step and youre all set. There are pearl position markers on the top and on the side of the fingerboard. Body depth is 4 1/4", width 14 1/8", body length 16 1/4", overall length 35 3/4" with the width at the nut of 1 1/4". Get it as soon as Tue, Mar 16. The sound from the moment I played it was great and the intonation is very good. I do have a demo instrument always available at my shop for anyone who wants to try my octave mandolins. One more quick step and youre all set. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ Scale length is 13 7/8". My standard scale length for a 4 course is 22" although you may specify other lengths. A Mandolin with Mahogany back and sides with Redwood soundboard and Curly Maple binding, rosette and peghead facing, 4-Course Octave Mandolin..$2600 with your choice of AR2 or MR2 Allen tailpiece (see above), 5-Course Octave Mandolin..$2850 with Allen 10 string tailpiece (see above), Mandolin$1950, Cedar Creek Case .$350, Internal Piezo pickups. $135 installed, Pick guard (clear or tortoise) .adds $50. Stanley plays an instrument with Mahogany back and sides and a Sitka Spruce soundboard. Whether a seasoned mandolin player or picking up a mandolin for the first time, Red Valley offers a great value in handcrafted instruments. The octave mandolin is a very attractive instrument, even the design of the bridge is very imaginative with its delicate curves. Everything youll ever need for mandolin is right here at Neck width and profile can be specified. These full-bodied Mandolins offer tenor sound to compliment the deeper toned Octave Mandolin and are available with basically the same options described above. My Octave Mandolin and Mandolin I also make Mandolins which closely resemble my Octave Mandolins. Eastman simply put, makes outstanding instruments. This instrument is in very good used condition and comes Our mandolin family includes alto and tenor voices that will do that and more. It is beautifully crafted with a quiet elegance and has an exceptional tone. A postcard, phone call or email will be used to confirm your order and specifying expected date of completion (3-4 months). Octave Mandolin: Essential Chords & Rhythm Patterns will help make This A-style instrument features a bound solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and Inventory . Mandolins My Octave Mandolin and Mandolin may be ordered together to create a matching pair. Please go to your inbox now and click CONFIRM! The mandocello is often described as being to the mandolin