Here’s something we don’t see every day! Our friend and fine luthier Joe Mendel has brought us a punchy and powerful flattop-style octave mandolin upgraded with a multiscale fretboard for easy lefthand work. Combined with the guitar-style body’s smooth waist, this makes for a very comfortable playing experience—no more fighting to keep the neck up like you’d have to with a traditional mandolin-shaped design! Joe outfitted this beauty with EVO frets, Maple back and sides, plus Sitka Spruce on top, and Curly Maple bindings throughout.
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I met Joe at the Woodstock Guitar Festival and was immediately impressed with his ability to make a tremendous instrument at a price every player can afford. His Octave Mandolins play like butter and sound huge. Octave Mandolins are a wonderful instrument that fit the hands of guitar players better and offer you a different tonal palette for writing, recording, or just pure enjoyment. Add something new to your arsenal and I guarantee you'll smile. 
I love the guitar shape for octave mandos. So comfortable and easy to play on either leg, and the flattop design builds in a quickness and brightness that makes this one extra lively. | Scale Length | 22.875 in - 23.375 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.25 in |
| String Spacing | 1.56 in |
| Woods | Spruce - Sitka, Maple |
Here’s something we don’t see every day. Our friend and fine luthier Joe Mendel has brought us a punchy and powerful flattop-style octave mandolin upgraded with a multiscale fretboard for easy lefthand work
I met Joe at the Woodstock Guitar Festival and was immediately impressed with his ability to make a tremendous instrument at a price every player can afford. His Octave Mandolins play like butter and sound huge
I love the guitar shape for octave mandos. So comfortable and easy to play on either leg, and the flattop design builds in a quickness and brightness that makes this one extra lively. 