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Mendel Octave Mandolin #017093 - Used From Other
Octave Mandolin with Spruce Top and Rosewood Back & Sides
$1,995.00
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Condition: Used, Excellent
SP Luthier Notes: A minor dent was filled, color-matched and refinished.
The Mendel Octave Mandolin is a beautifully voiced instrument that delivers warmth, depth, and impressive clarity across its extended range. Its spruce top provides strong articulation and responsiveness, while the rosewood back and sides add richness, sustain, and a focused low end. The longer scale and octave tuning give it a full, resonant character that works well for melodic lines, accompaniment, and folk-inspired textures. An ebony fingerboard and adjustable ebony bridge provide a smooth, comfortable playing feel. Balanced, woody, and highly expressive, this octave mandolin offers a rich voice with plenty of presence.
Manufacturer's Description from Other
The octave mandolin occupies a sonic space between a guitar and a mandolin, it combines the punch of the mandolin with the sustain and range of a guitar. I used elements of both instruments in the design of my octave mandolins. I used the body shape of A-model mandolin and the induced arch and x-bracing found in most “flat-topped” guitars. The result is a pleasing full tone with plenty of volume. There are many wood options available for tops, back & sides, and neck. I have built them with Sitka and Adirondack tops, both with excellent results. I’ve used granadillo, black walnut, mahogany, padauk, rosewood, tzalam and maple with excellent results. All impart flavor of their own to the tone.
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Here at Sound Pure we hand-select used and vintage pieces of gear for our inventory. Our used selection always reflects the high standards of quality and craftsmanship that we expect from all of our manufacturers. We are a small team of dedicated experts, located in Durham, NC. We buy, trade, and consign instruments that we truly believe in. Because of this, we have developed a reputation of quality and trust with our customers, located all over the world. Our best customers are the ones that truly understand our personal touch and commitment to everything we sell, and range from hobbyists and enthusiasts to some of the biggest names in the business. Our passion bridges the products we love with the real relationships we develop with our customer - whether they are a lifelong musician, or they are just getting started on their musical journey but care about value, quality, and being treated right.
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Specifications
Total Length: 36 ½”
Nut width: 1-11/32”
Nut: Bone
Fingerboard Width @ 12th Fret: 1-5/8”
Fingerboard: Ebony
Tuners: Nickel
Tailpiece: Allen AR-2 Nickel
Back & Sides: Rosewood
Top: Spruce
Neck: Maple, laminated with contrasting stripe(s)
Bridge: Ebony, adjustable
Finish: Lacquer
Year: 2018
Case: Gig Bag
Weight: 3lbs 11oz
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