Folklore: looking for Octave Mandolin Help...

Subject: Folklore: looking for Octave Mandolin Help...
From: skarpi
Date: 02 May 24 - 04:19 PM

Hallo , I am looking for Octave Mandolin, does anyone know where to get one? ....
I have one possible handmade in US for 1500 hundred dollar...
but if anyone know a little cheaper...for a almost a beginner.
thanks All the best Skarpi

Subject: RE: Folklore: looking for Octave Mandolin Help...
From: gillymor
Date: 02 May 24 - 04:33 PM

If Davy Stuart in NZ is still building he might make you one to suit your budget depending on the current rate of exchange. I have one of his Octave Mandos and a long neck mandolin that I'm very happy with. Both instruments are well constructed, sound great and are easy to play. He also turns them out pretty quick compared to some other builders.

Subject: RE: Folklore: looking for Octave Mandolin Help...
From: gillymor
Date: 02 May 24 - 04:43 PM

Davy Stuart home page

Subject: RE: Folklore: looking for Octave Mandolin Help...
From: GUEST,Ray
Date: 03 May 24 - 03:16 AM

The one I play probably cost several times what you’re prepared to pay - hand built/carved top/jazz guitar style body. I don’t know where in the world you are but you might like to look at Eastman who make a couple of them.

Subject: RE: Folklore: looking for Octave Mandolin Help...
From: GUEST,PHJim
Date: 03 May 24 - 10:05 AM

I have a Trinity College octave mandolin that was quite reasonably priced when I got it about 35 years ago. They seem to be a bit over a thousand dollars these days. I'm quite happy with mine.