Mandolin Cafe Classifieds

$999.99 USD

A lovely octave mandolin, this Gold Tone OM-800 Plus has a teardrop shape body with a solid arched spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and mahogany neck. The radiused fingerboard offers a comfortable playing experience, and the round soundhole offers rich, sustaining tone. Gold hardware, including a cast tailpiece and sealed tuners, adds to the visual appeal. Tuned an octave lower than a standard mandolin, this instrument is a great option for mandolinists or guitarists looking to explore new sonic territory. It’s equipped with a discreet bridge-mounted transducer pickup for easy amplification.

The exact appearance of this item may vary.

Neck: Mahogany
Top: Arched Solid Spruce
Back & Sides: Mahogany
Finish: Natural Gloss
Fingerboard: Compound Radiused Select Wood
Bridge: Adj. Compensated Select Wood
Tuners: Sealed Guitar-Style, Gold Plated
Truss Rod: Two-Way Adjustable
Binding: Celluloid
Hardware: Gold Plated
Pickups: Hidden bridge-mounted transducer
Tailpiece: Cast
Number of Frets: 21
Nut Width: 1-1/4″ Bone
Scale Length: 22-1/2″
Weight: 4.5 lbs.
Tuning: GDAE
Strings: .016 .020w .035w .050w (Doubled)
Hard Case: Included

Herb Taylor is an irrepressibly innovative luthier from Golden, Colorado, who’s constantly experimenting. He has been turning out highly regarded bouzoukis, mandocellos, tenor guitars, octave mandolins, guitars, and the occasional mandolin or mandola for more than a decade now, but is constantly introducing improvements and experiments.

Bouzouki No. 155 is an earlier build from Herb, but still bears some marks of ingenuity. It has an internal rod that essentially functions as an extension of the neck through the body, the idea being to reduce the structural load on the top, enabling the use of thinner top wood that vibrates more easily. The neck bolts on from the inside (never seen that before!) and has a reverse truss rod, meaning it can be accessed underneath the fretboard where it meets the body, rather than at the headstock (I’ve seen that only once before).

In terms of materials it’s not fancy: mahogany teardrop-shaped body, Douglas fir neck, flat Sitka spruce top, rosewood fretboard with zero fret and 25-inch scale, brass tailpiece, Gotoh tuners, single-ply tortoiseshell plastic pickguard. There is light play wear but overall it’s in fantastic shape. Set up for GDAD tuning. Strap button at the heel. Hardshell case included.

These days Herb is pulling down $3,400 to $4,000 for a bouzouki, and his stuff is highly sought after. This one won’t set you back that much. $2,700 plus shipping.

$5,750.00 + shipping

Gibson K-1 Model Carved Top Mandocello (1918), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 47581, natural top, cherry stained back and sides finish, birch back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case.

We feel the Gibson Mandocello is one of the great under-appreciated instruments of the early 20th century. Originally designed for use in 1910s-era mandolin orchestras, these imposing beasts never found a home in any other style of music despite being wonderful and unique-sounding creations. Double-strung and tuned in fifths starting with the C below the low E on the guitar, the mandocello has an imposing tone and deep resonance quite unlike any other fretted instrument. OK, we’re starting to sound like an old Gibson catalog here, but we really like these and are always happy to get one in stock!

This particular instrument is a lovely sounding Style K-1, the most basic of the three mandocello models Gibson offered in the 1910s but still a fairly expensive instrument when new. It is structurally the same as the fancier Model K-2 with a little less “geegaw” (decoration). The headstock face carries just a plain pearl “The Gibson” inlay while the openback strip tuners are tipped with unadorned ivoroid buttons.

The sound hole decoration is made up of two separate half-herringbone wood inlaid rings and a bound edge. The K-2 had fancier versions of these decorative touches, but the physical features (and sound) were the same for both, with an oval body, bound carved spruce top with a flat oval soundhole and birch back. The necks on all models are mahogany with a bound and dot-inlaid ebony fingerboard.

This 1918 “Pumpkin top” K-1 Mandocello dates to the decade when Gibson was defining the market for these mandolin family instruments. In the 1910s-’20s Gibsons were only available from licensed teacher-agents, and were usually purchased on a time payment plan along with lessons. As part of the deal, the students would often play in the teacher’s fretted orchestra, and the low-tuned mandocello was crucial to achieving a full sound in these ensembles. Far fewer were sold compared to mandolins, however, making Gibson mandocellos from any era a comparative rarity.

With its 8 strings and “C” orchestral tuning the mandocello has a totally unique sound and makes an excellent recording instrument. While mandolin orchestras are rather thin on the ground in the 21st century these instruments can be employed for a wide range of playing styles, some still yet to be explored!

Overall length is 38 7/16 in. (97.6 cm.), 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm.) width, and 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 5/8 in. (625 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5/8 in. (41 mm.).

This well-over-105 year old K-1 shows some general wear and minor repair; it is not the cleanest but one of the nicer sounding ones we have had. The original varnish finish has less micro-checking than some, with a collection of dings, dents, scrapes and scratches overall but no large areas of loss except to the back of the neck, which is worn through to the wood in a number of spots, especially the lower positions on the treble side. The spine is mostly worn through with many small dinks that are feelable but not too distracting and could be smoothed out if desired.

The back/side seams have been visibly re-glued in several spots, which it typical for these as the birch backs often have shrunken up noticeably over 100+ years. There is a sealed split along the back center seam just above the tailblock, glued up but not finished over. There are no other visible cracks to the instrument. The top shows some light sinking in the center, less than many and not an ongoing structural issue as it appears to have been stable for decades.

Original hardware includes the tuners, tailpiece and cover; the often missing pickguard is a repro using an original slightly later bracket clamp. The one-piece mahogany neck is very straight and original thin frets have recently been recrowned are in very playable shape. This is an excellent playing and sounding mandocello with a comfortable action and a sweet round tone. It includes the original HSC in very nice shape, somewhat rarer than the instrument and almost impossible to find loose these days. Very Good + Condition.

$1,759.20

The MDO305 Octave Mandolin is one of our best selling Eastman instruments. The one complaint we hear about it is that for some players, its stripped down, low key look is perhaps too austere. Happily, Eastman offers the MDO605, which ups the bling factor without getting too flashy. This model has a gloss sunburst finish, pearl block inlays in the ebony fretboard, and figured maple in the neck, sides and back. Its elegant appearance is enhanced by the ivoroid binding on the neck, headstock, back and sides as well as the ebony pickguard. It also come with a factory-installed K&K Duotone pickup and a hardshell case.

Like its sibling, the MDO605 is a well-crafted, great-sounding and example of an instrument that is fast becoming a staple in a variety of musical styles including Celtic and Americana. This is tuned to the same intervals as a standard mandolin, only an octave down, which maintains the chime and natural chorusing effect of the mandolin’s double strings, but it brings the down into the vocal range for most singers. (Just check out the music of Sarah Jarosz to see how effective an octave mandolin can be with a singer.)

UPC 170306
Top material Solid Spruce
Back sides Solid Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Neck material 3-Piece Maple/Mahogany/Maple
Bridge Ebony
Frets to body 15
Scale length 21″
Finish Gloss
Nut width 1 3/8″
Electronics Yes
Pickup type K&K Duotone
Tuners Pingwell RM-11583N-26A
Case type Hardshell
Serial number N2303997
SKU EASMDO605GB-N2303997

The Gryphon Advantage: This instrument has been personally setup by a member of our repair staff. Gryphon’s sustained commitment to quality ensures that no instrument not at optimal playing condition is sold. This comes with a lifetime discount on future repair and customizations.

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Acoustic guitars, mandolins, and banjos are still the mainstays at Gryphon, as they have been for over 45 years, though our inventory of steel guitars and ukuleles continues to grow as well. In recent years an important part of our growth has been in instruments by very small companies and individual makers, as we continue to keep one foot, or at least several toes, outside the mainstream music industry.

These are a blast to play! If you’ve found longer scale length octaves a challenge, at 19″ this is a nice bridge between mandolin and guitar.(John Reischman gives a demonstration on Youtube)
They were back ordered at Northfield last Winter. They offered me this one at a discount because of a finish blem on the back and a repaired top crack under the tail piece that I can’t find.
It was sold to me with a warranty. Pickguard added.
Anyway, I just received a custom built octave and can’t keep both.
Have numerous photos to send. 3 day try out, no questions asked, you ship back.
$2300.00 carefully boxed and shipped in US.
email with any questions.
Donation to Cafe.

$5,300.00

Northfield Mandolins has seriously upped the ante with their new carved-top, archtop guitar-style octave mandolin. These instruments are uniquely sized, with the aim of taking away some of the awkwardness inherent in the typical octave mandolin scale-length and body size. This maple-bodied octave has a deep, crisp tone that’s great for vocal accompaniment and provides some added punch for melody playing. Priced with hard case. 

Carved European spruce top

Figured maple back and sides
22″ scale length
1.40″ nut width
Tone bar braced
13.7″ body width at lower bout
10.125 0 body width at upper bout
Ebony fingerboard and bridge
Machined brass

Additional specs on our website.

$1,995

New from Northfield, the EL1 “EleOcto” Electric Octave Mandolin! This is the first one we’ve had available for sale through the shop, and yes, it is as fun to play as it looks! Northfield excels at crafting instruments that are modern, yet somehow instantly familiar, and the EleOcto embodies that philosophy perfectly. Playability is top notch, with a comfortable scale length and intuitive controls. Unplugged, you can immediately tell this is a lively and resonant instrument — plugged into a tube amp, the single Seymour Duncan Jazz Bass pickup sounds fantastic in this setup, and does an excellent job of capturing and complimenting the acoustic voice. All that to say, we’re fans! Priced with Gator hardshell case.

$1,119.00

The MDO305E-SB upgrades our most popular octave mandolin by adding a sunburst top and a factory-installed K&K Duotone pickup. Like its sibling, it has a carved spruce top, carved maple back and sides, a maple neck and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. The MDO305E-SB is a well-crafted, great-sounding and affordable example of an instrument that is fast becoming a staple in a variety of musical styles including Celtic and Americana. This is tuned to the same intervals as a standard mandolin, only an octave down, which maintains the chime and natural chorusing effect of the mandolin’s double strings, but it brings the down into the vocal range for most singers. (Just check out the music of Sarah Jarosz to see how effective an octave mandolin can be with a singer.)

UPC 170323
Top material Solid Spruce
Back sides Solid Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Neck material Maple
Bridge Ebony
Frets to body 15
Scale length 21″
Finish Truetone Satin
Nut width 1 3/8″
Electronics Yes
Pickup type K&K Duotone
Tuners Proline J-105
Case type Padded Gig Bag
Case bag color Black
Serial number N2305169
SKU EASMDO305ESB-N2305169

The Gryphon Advantage: This instrument has been personally setup by a member of our repair staff. Gryphon’s sustained commitment to quality ensures that no instrument not at optimal playing condition is sold. This comes with a lifetime discount on future repair and customizations.

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Acoustic guitars, mandolins, and banjos are still the mainstays at Gryphon, as they have been for over 45 years, though our inventory of steel guitars and ukuleles continues to grow as well. In recent years an important part of our growth has been in instruments by very small companies and individual makers, as we continue to keep one foot, or at least several toes, outside the mainstream music industry.

Suggested retail $2,199.00
Our price $1,759.20

The Eastman MD615-GB F-Style Goldburst Mandolin is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and sonic excellence. Make with a hand-carved solid Spruce top and solid flamed maple back and sides, this mandolin boasts premium hand-carved tonewoods ensuring exceptional tonal quality and resonance. The stunning goldburst finish adds a touch of elegance to the instrument, making it as visually captivating as it is musically enchanting. Equipped with a built-in K&K Duotone pickup, this mandolin seamlessly blends traditional craftsmanship with modern technology, allowing for amplified performances without compromising the instrument’s natural, rich sound. Immerse yourself in the world of melodic artistry with the Eastman MD615-GB F-Style Goldburst Mandolin–a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.

SPECS
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12″
Nut: Bone 1 3/32″
Fretwire: 23 Jescar FW37053
Scale Length: 13 7/8″
Body Style: F-Style w/ F-Holes
Body Dimensions: 26 11/16″ x 10″ x 1 7/8″
Body Top: Solid Spruce
Body Back/Sides: Solid Maple
Truss Rod: Single Acting
Binding: Top, Back, Fingerboard, and Headstock
Binding Material: Ivoroid
Logo: Pearl Headstock
Inlay: Pearl Blocks
Side Dot Color: Black
Body Finish: Gloss Finish
Neck/Headstock Finish: Gloss Finish
Hardware Color: Nickel
Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
Bridge: Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge
String Spacing: 1 5/8″
Nut Height: .018″
Pickups: K&K Duotone
Tuners: Pingwell RM-1583NE-26A
Strap Peg: Ebony
Strings: D’Addario XT Phosphor Bronze 1140
Action Height: 0.060″/0.050″
Case: Hardshell Case

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The Acoustic Shoppe has quickly become one of the leading sources for acoustic instruments, accessories, and online and in-person learning. As a full-time touring band, The Chapmans performed and recorded at the highest levels of bluegrass and acoustic music for many years. The Acoustic Shoppe allows them to share their years of experience as professional musicians and teachers with customers locally and around the world.

Today, The Acoustic Shoppe serves musicians and students around the world, through online and in-person sales and instruction. Their teaching studio, The Academy, is a state of the art music learning program that allows students to learn at their own pace with top teachers. The shop carries high-quality instruments at every price-point, all expertly set-up and ready for you to play.

Suggested retail $1,199.00
Our price $959.00

The Eastman MDO305 Hand-Carved Octave A-Style Mandolin is precision crafted for exceptional performance. With a solid Spruce top and solid Maple back and sides, this mandolin delivers a balanced, resonant sound. The Ebony fingerboard and adjustable bridge ensure optimal playability and tonal precision. Designed with an A-Style body and F-holes, the MDO305 exudes warm and resonant tones, making it a reliable choice for musicians seeking an instrument that harmoniously blends traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design.

SPECS
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12″
Nut: 1 3/8″
Fretwire: 23 Jescar FW37053
Scale Length: 21″
Body Style: A-style w/ S-Holes
Body Dimensions: 12″ x 15 5/8″ x 1 27/32″
Body Top: Solid Spruce
Body Back/Sides: Solid Maple
Truss Rod: Single Acting
Binding: Top
Binding Material: Ivoroid
Logo: Maple Headstock
Inlay: Pearl Dots
Side Dot Color: Black
Finish: Satin Finish
Hardware Color: Nickel
Tailpiece: Stamped Chrome Brass
Bridge: Ebony
Nut Height: 0.018″
Tuners: Quality Geared Tuners
Strap Peg: Ebony
Strings: D’Addario J80
Action Height: 0.060″/0.050″
Case: Padded Eastman Gig Bag

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The Acoustic Shoppe has quickly become one of the leading sources for acoustic instruments, accessories, and online and in-person learning. As a full-time touring band, The Chapmans performed and recorded at the highest levels of bluegrass and acoustic music for many years. The Acoustic Shoppe allows them to share their years of experience as professional musicians and teachers with customers locally and around the world.

Today, The Acoustic Shoppe serves musicians and students around the world, through online and in-person sales and instruction. Their teaching studio, The Academy, is a state of the art music learning program that allows students to learn at their own pace with top teachers. The shop carries high-quality instruments at every price-point, all expertly set-up and ready for you to play.

$999.99

Top: Solid spruce
Back/Sides/Neck: Mahogany laminate
Body Binding: Cream ABS
Bracing: X-braced
Bridge: Compensated rosewood adjustable
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Nut: 1.25″
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Truss Rod: Two-way adjustable
Peghead Veneer: Black nitrocellulose
Tuners: Gold closed-gear
Scale Length: 22.5″
Finish: Full gloss
Tailpiece: Gold-plated cast
Case: Gold Tone hard-shell case
Need More Specs? Contact Us!

Any mandolinist looking to spice up their repertoire need look no further than Gold Tone’s OM-800+, one of the best instruments offered as part in their Folkternative line. With a rich timbre that immediately calls to mind early music, this octave mandolin sports a long sustain time and some impressive low end, making it more than just a big mandolin – this is a great instrument in its own right. Gold Tone use a solid spruce top with layered mahogany on the back and sides, and opt for gold-plated hardware for a deluxe visual touch. The OM-800+ even comes with a passive bridge-mounted pickup for easy amplification and a true-to-life tone. Included in the price is a Gold Tone hard-shell case.

Here is a nice one, and very rare. This came from the original owners family in Chicago. It sounds great but will need a saddle as its dipping from years of string tension-neck is fine, no top sinkage!

Original case is great condition as well, many pix if needed, no trades. Was 4500 now first 3500.00 gets it.

Thanks a bunch.

$2,540.00
Solid Carved Spruce Top
Solid Carved Flamed Maple Back & Sides
Ebony Fingerboard, Bridge & Tailpiece
1 3/4″ Nut Width
25″ Scale Length
Includes Hard Case

Hawkins luthier built 10 string cittern. Works great .Built in 2009. 3000 bucks. Would be into a trade for an archtop guitar of equal value.

$999.99 with free shipping!

More photos and specs can be found by clicking the ad photo or the ‘Additional Info’ link.

Gold Tone OM-800+ Octave Mandolin is a beautifully crafted instrument perfect for expanding your musical range. This mandolin delivers a rich, resonant tone with an arched solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a radiused rosewood fingerboard. The 22-1/2″ scale length and slim neck provide comfortable playability, while the cream ABS binding and high-gloss natural finish add a touch of elegance. It is ready for any performance and is equipped with a passive under-saddle pickup for easy amplification and gold-plated hardware.

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Papaw Odell’s – Acoustic Instruments
200 Harle Ave Nw
Cleveland, TN 373111

Hours:
Monday – Tuesday by appointment
Wednesday – Saturday 10am-5pm
Sunday – Closed

View our mandolin inventory at https://www.papawodells.com/collections/mandolins

About Us:

My grandfather, Papaw Odell Suits, was a talented bluegrass musician who made everyone feel unique, important and loved. He welcomed musicians from all walks of life into his humble picking room in Cleveland, TN. His legacy of joy, love, and music inspired us to create this store, where we aim to build friendships one person at a time. Stop by and pick one with us. -Drew & Stephanie Walden

It all started when I thought I bought a “Fylde Mandola”. The label inside does say “mandola” but on this side of the Atlantic it’s an Octave. It was in OK shape but needed work. Eventually it became a choice to either really rehab it or toss it out. Not really a choice so it was overhauled by Dale Ludwig, a luthier who replaced the truss rod, replaced frets, planed and leveled the fret board, and really cleaned it up. It looks and plays great now: a very loud and clean sound. 20” scale. Hard body case included. Just email me for more pics and with ?s. $950 shipped to the lower 48. I’ll drive quite a ways to meet in the middle and avoid shipping.

$959 USD

Eastman expands their very fine 300-series of instruments with the MDO305 Classic Octave Mandolin with a short 21″ scale. This A-style instrument features a bound solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides, and f-holes for superior clarity and projection. Great sound and a great value – expand your mandolin family arsenal.

The exact appearance of this item may vary.

All solid woods
Hand-carved maple back and sides
Bound spruce top
Maple neck
Mother of pearl dot-inlaid radiused ebony fingerboard with stylized extension
Adjustable bridge
Cast tailpiece
Satin Classic finish (rich red-brown stain)
Nickel hardware
Finely crafted in Asia
Includes well padded gigbag with neck support and backpack straps

$750

From Gold Tone:

“Octave Mandolins are tuned one octave lower than the standard mandolin. They’ve become increasingly popular with mandolinists that want to expand their range of expression on an instrument that they can be instantly comfortable with. The OM-800+ features a generous 22 1/2″ scale (commonly used by the best custom makers in Ireland). It comes with a passive bridge-mounted pickup for easy amplification and the slim neck has a comfortable compound-radiused fingerboard designed for fast, easy chording or precision melody work. Gold Tone’s luthiers have perfected the complicated setup needed to achieve low action without string buzz.”

This example is in fine condition showing very few signs of wear. This mandolin plays and sounds great!

$919.00 USD

One of the most affordable options in an octave mandolin, the MDO-305 offers a great sound for not a lot of money. All solid wood (spruce and maple) construction with nice components and an included gig bag. *due to this being a fast selling option the instrument pictured may not be the actual one available.

Free shipping to the lower 48 USA.

Purchased and setup new from the Acoustic Shoppe, has had very little play. Has a couple of very minor scratches around the end pin from a string which was difficult to remove. Plays as new and is a very good example of new condition. Comes with Eastmans standard soft case as pictured. Contact me for more pictures. Thanks. $830 shipped to lower 48 states.

$1,119 USD

Eastman expands the MDO305 Classic Octave Mandolin offering with a K&K pickup and a sunburst finish model. This A-style instrument features a bound solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides, and f-holes for superior clarity and projection. Great sound and a great value – expand your mandolin family arsenal.

The exact appearance of this item may vary.

All solid woods
Hand-carved maple back and sides
Bound spruce top
K&K pickup
Maple neck
Mother of pearl dot-inlaid radiused ebony fingerboard with stylized extension
Adjustable bridge
Cast tailpiece
Sunburst finish
Nickel hardware
Finely crafted in Asia
Includes well padded gigbag with neck support and backpack straps

$2,650.00 USD

This may very well be the best overall value in an octave mandolin on the market today. Absolutely beautiful materials and craftsmanship throughout, this a professional level instrument in every way. The tone is deep and beautiful but still maintains excellent clarity and balance in each register, which is a fairly elusive quality in the world of octave mandolins. The set up is very comfortable and we find this instrument to be equally suitable for playing both chords and melody lines. A lovely instrument that will certainly hold its own with those costing much more.

Engelmann spruce top (X-braced), rosewood back and sides, mahogany neck, maple binding, rosewood fretboard, rosewood bridge, bone nut and saddle, adjustable truss rod, 21-1/2″ scale length, 1.38″ nut width. Comes with a very nice hardshell case.

Suggested retail $2,199.00
Our price $1,759.20

Eastman has created a very limited run of octave mandolins in their 600 Series. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an aspiring musician seeking a truly extraordinary instrument, the Eastman MDO605-GB Goldburst Octave A-Style Mandolin is a remarkable choice. Immerse yourself in its resplendent tones, experience the sheer joy of playing, and unlock new realms of musical expression. Embrace this opportunity to own this innovative Eastman mandolin, and let the Eastman MDO605-GB accompany you on your musical journey for years to come.

SPECS
Neck Material:3 Piece Maple/Mahogany/Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius:12″
Nut: Bone 1 3/8″
Fretwire:23 Jescar FW37053
Scale Length:21″
Body Style: A-style w/ S-Holes
Body Dimensions:12″ x 15 5/8″ x 1 27/32″
Body Top: Solid Spruce
Body Back/Sides: Solid Maple
Truss Rod: Single Acting
Binding: Top, Back
Binding Material: Ivoroid
Logo: Pearl Headstock
Inlay: Pearl Blocks
Side Dot Color: Black
Body Finish: Gloss Finish
Neck/Headstock Finish: Gloss Finish
Hardware Color: Nickel
Pickguard: Ebony
Tailpiece: Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece
Bridge: Ebony
Nut Height:0.018″
Pickups: K&K Mandolin Duotone
Tuners: Pingwell RM-11583N-26A
Strings: D’Addario XTM Phosfor Bronze
Action Height:5/64″ Bass – 3/64″ treble
Case: Hardshell Case

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The Acoustic Shoppe has quickly become one of the leading sources for acoustic instruments, accessories, and online and in-person learning. As a full-time touring band, The Chapmans performed and recorded at the highest levels of bluegrass and acoustic music for many years. The Acoustic Shoppe allows them to share their years of experience as professional musicians and teachers with customers locally and around the world.

Today, The Acoustic Shoppe serves musicians and students around the world, through online and in-person sales and instruction. Their teaching studio, The Academy, is a state of the art music learning program that allows students to learn at their own pace with top teachers. The shop carries high-quality instruments at every price-point, all expertly set-up and ready for you to play.

$3,499.00 USD

A wonderful octave mandolin from Kilin Reece (KR Strings). This instrument has a beautiful tone that sits beautifully somewhere between the sound of an arch top and flat top, but with a voice all its own. Deep, full, and resonant while still exhibiting crisp and punchy articulation. Aside from the great tonal attributes the instrument is absolutely beautiful with top notch materials and craftsmanship throughout. Linear graduated and X-braced Engelmann spruce top (flat), Indian rosewood back (arched) and sides, maple binding, Grover tuners, ebony adjustable bridge, adjustable truss rod, ebony fretboard with pearl position markers, 1-5/16″ bone nut, 21-1/2″ scale. Comes with a very nice hardshell case.

Hi all, I’m looking to sell this beautiful electric octave mandolin that I’m selling to fund other MAS. It’s in near mint condition and has been properly humidified since I received it from Northfield earlier this year.

Comes with all original items including cables, strap, case, and pedal. Also can ship with additional picks, Oasis humidifier, and compressor pedal.

Selling for $2250 + shipping. Willing to consider trades.
(original cost $2455 + 5 month waiting period)

Video’s of the model being played:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfHSdR6FjfE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrBtGjc0INo

$2,000

Model: MDC805 Mandocello
Finish: Natural
SKU: MN2253-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 2000
Top: Spruce
Back and Sides: Maple
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/Ebony
Bridge Material: Maple
Tuners: Original
Neck Profile: C
Neck Depth: 0.88″ – 0.91″
Scale Length: 25″
Nut Width: 1.74″
String Spacing at Saddle: 2.14″
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): N
Electronics: N/A
Case: OHSC
Modifications/Repairs: N/A
1 9/16″: 1.563″
1 5/8″: 1.625″
1 11/16″: 1.688″
1 3/4″: 1.750″
1 7/8″: 1.875″

The Octolindo Scholar is an impressive octave mandolin from luthier Kilin Reece and company. Crafted of all solid Engelmann Spruce and Indian Rosewood. It has a Cumberland Acoustics bridge, Nugget tailpiece, and other premium features — and it sounds great.

$3,399.00

Solid Engelmann Spruce top, linear graduated and x-braced
Solid Mahogany arched back & sides
Mahogany neck
Adjustable truss rod
1-3/8″ nut width
~21.5″ scale length
36.5″ overall length
9-9/16″ lower bout
2-7/16″ depth at the tail
F-holes
Cumberland Acoustics adjustable bridge
Nugget tailpiece
Ebony radiused fingerboard and bridge
Black Binding
Pearl dot position markers
Bone nut & Saddle
Grover open gear tuners w/ black buttons
Natural Gloss finish
Hardshell case included
Designed in the USA and Crafted in a small shop in Asia

$12,500

This Smart octave mandolin wholly captivates, pulling the player into a new sonic mando space and not letting go! The sound is rich and harmonically complex, with that characteristic Smart warmth and easy responsiveness. There is a lot to love here, even setting aside the fact that this is a scroll F octave, a rare sighting in itself. The short scale length makes for a very inviting playing experience.

We previously sold this Florentine octave mandolin and are excited to be able to offer it again. It comes back to us in the original, custom Cedar Creek case.

Specs on our website.

$9,000

This KOM-2 is a custom octave mandolin that was built by renowned luthier David Dart in 2000. With its flamed maple back and sides, and its Sitka Spruce top, this mandolin features a beautiful lacquer finish, and delivers incredible tone. It displays some light signs of wear including surface scratches and various nicks. However, it remains in very good overall condition and plays great with low action.

HSC included.

Model: K-OM
Finish: Sunburst
SKU: MN2231-A
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 2000
Top: Spruce
Back/Sides: Flamed Maple
Neck/Fingerboard: Flamed Maple / Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Tuners: Original
Tailpiece: Original
Nut Width: 1.56″
Fingerboard Radius: Flat
Pickguard: N/A
Case: HSC
Modifications/Repairs: N/A

$999.99

Octave Mandolins are tuned one octave lower than the standard mandolin. They’ve become increasingly popular with mandolinists that want to expand their range of expression on an instrument that they can be instantly comfortable with. The OM-800+ features a generous 22 1/2″ scale (commonly used by the best custom makers in Ireland). It comes with a passive bridge-mounted pickup for easy amplification and the slim neck has a comfortable compound-radiused fingerboard designed for fast, easy chording or precision melody work. Gold Tone’s luthiers have perfected the complicated setup needed to achieve low action without string buzz. Available as left-handed model.

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