The octave mandolin has four pairs of strings tuned in fifths, G, D, A, E (low to high), an octave below a mandolin. Larger than the mandola, but smaller than the mandocello, its construction is similar to other instruments in the mandolin family. Usually the strings are all unison pairs, but the lower two may sometimes be strung as octave pairs with the higher-pitched octave string on top so that it is hit before the thicker lower-pitched string.
Features & Specifications
- Neck Material: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Nut: Bone 1 3/8"
- 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
- Logo: Maple Headstock
- Inlay: Pearl Dots
- Body Finish: Matte
- Tailpiece: Stamped Chrome Brass
- Bridge: Ebony
- Hardware Color: Nickel
- Strap Peg: Ebony
- Tuners: Quality Geared Tuners
- Strings: D'Addario J80
- Action Height: 0.060"/0.050"
- Case: Padded Gig Bag
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