OCTAVE MANDOLIN
This octave mandolin is constructed in the same way as my bouzoukis, but with a shorter scale.
Playing melodies becomes greatly easier, allowing a transition from melodic playing to chord playing.
The ergonomics differ from the Irish bouzouki and may suit some people better.
FEATURES OF TWO MODELS:
MODEL “TARA”:
Soundboard binding only
Simple rosette
Matte open-pore finish
Different back and
side woods
MODEL “BANSHEE”:
Full binding
Decorative rosette
Rosewood for the back
and sides
Glossy finish
The rosette can be chosen at no extra cost for both models, round or diamond-shaped (instrument from the videos above)
The headstock is an optional addition that can be included in the order.
BASIC TECHNICAL SHEET “TARA”:
SOUNDBOARD: Spruce or red cedar
BACK AND SIDES: Zebrano, Mongoy (Ovengkol)
NECK: African mahogany
FRETBOARD: Ebony
BRIDGE: Ebony
TUNERS: Kluson
BASIC TECHNICAL SHEET “BANSHEE”:
SOUNDBOARD: Spruce or red cedar
BACK AND SIDES: Indian rosewood
NECK: African mahogany
FRETBOARD: Ebony
BRIDGE: Ebony
TUNERS: Gotoh