This Octave Mandolin is #15 built in 1986. The soundboard is Spruce with Paduak rosette binding and peghead facing. The back and sides are Indian Rosewood, the neck is Mahogany, the fingerboard and bridge are Ebony with pearl position markers. Tuners are individual Schaller Minis. There are a couple of small cracks that have been repaired and a few minor dings. The pickguard has been added by owner. New strings are installed. Price includes a hard case (as shown) $2050 plus shipping.
This Octave Mandolin is #15 built in 1986. The soundboard is Spruce with Paduak rosette binding and peghead facing. The back and sides are Indian Rosewood, the neck is Mahogany, the fingerboard and bridge are Ebony with pearl position markers. Tuners are individual Schaller Minis. There are a couple of small cracks that have been repaired and a few minor dings. The pickguard has been added by owner. New strings are installed. Price includes a hard case (as shown) $2050 plus shipping.
Unfinished Octave Mandolins
Last year I had a little extra time so I put together four new 22" scale length Octave Mandolins from some parts I already had. They are close to being done. These will be I suspect the last instruments of this kind I make given my age. You can reserve one of these with a $200 deposit and a little patience. Thanks
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#1 - This instrument has a Spruce soundboard, Mahogany back and sides, Santos Rosewood binding, rosette, and peg head facing with a Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. $3225
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#2 - This instrument has a Redwood soundboard, Mahogany back and sides, Curly Maple binding, rosette, and peg head facing with a Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. $3225
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#3 - This instrument has a Redwood soundboard, Indian Rosewood back and sides, Curly Maple binding, rosette, and peg head facing with a Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. $3375
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#4 - This instrument has a Spruce soundboard, Curly Maple back and sides, Purple Heart binding, rosette, and peg head facing with a Mahogany neck and Ebony fingerboard. $3375
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