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Home / Shop / Brand New Mendel Octave Mandolin, Maple/Sitka Spruce

Brand New Mendel Octave Mandolin, Maple/Sitka Spruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Mendel, Joe
Model
Mandolin
Serial #
017098
New/Preowned
New
SKU
TMP2257
Condition
Incoming
Body Type(s)
Medium, A-Style, F-Style, Other
Back & Sides
Maple
Top
Spruce - Sitka
Neck Wood
Maple
Neck Profile
C
Bridge
Ebony
Rosette
Spalted
Top Trim
Violin Lines
Fingerboard
Blackwood - African
Fingerboard Bindings
Blackwood - African
Fret Markers
Side Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Blackwood - African
Headstock Bindings
Blackwood - African
Headstock Inlay
None
Instrument Finish
Gloss
Body Bindings
Maple
Tuners
Rubner
Tuner Finish
Gold with Ebony Buttons
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
None
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
18.875 in
Upper Bout
11 in
Lower Bout
14.5 in
Body Depth Heel
3.375 in
Body Depth Tail
4.125 in
Scale Fan Treble
22.875
Scale Length
23.375 in
Scale Length (mm)
594 mm
Nut Width
1.25 in
Nut Width (mm)
31.8 mm
String Spacing
1.56 in
String Spacing (mm)
39.7 mm
Neck Depth First Fret
0.885 in
Neck Depth Seventh Fret
0.915 in
Weight
3 lb. 11 oz.
Case
Original - TKL
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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.
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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.
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