Hand Made Mandolas

Two types here: the Tenor and Octave Mandola are variations around the standard Bouzouki, but have different scale lengths and tunings to suit different styles of playing. The Tenor Mandola as standard has a scale length of 50cm and the Octave Mandola is 58cm.

Both instruments are essentially designed for melody and with their large and deep bodies have a well balanced sound with a crisp tone and strong resonant bass.

Standard tuning:
Tenor Mandola - CGDA
Octave Mandola - GDAE, GDAD

Top - European spruce
Back and sides - Indian rosewood
Neck - Brazilian mahogany
Fingerboard - ebony
Bridge – ebony
Saddle & nut - bone
Machine heads - gold-plated Gotoh
Tailpiece - solid brass
Adjustable truss rod

Mandolins, Mandolas, Bouzoukis, Citterns