Octave mandolin tailpiece View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Registered User Join The scale is approximately 19 3/4 inches, which is either on the high side of a mandola or the low side of an octave mandolin. The arrangement of the holes for the screw and endpin matches the old tailpiece but they are This octave mandolin with it's classic A-shape body is a relatively new addition to our workshop and has already grown in popularity. These are the finest cast mandolin tailpieces available, and are a high quality addition to your instrument!! Item Name: Tailpiece DVD Purchased With Tailpiece Item Number: I’m going to get a full body octave mandolin which uses ball end strings. EUR€3180 USD$3470 CAD$4670 GBP£2740. I know this will spark lots of scientific and technical responses, regarding types of strings, tensions etc, but I'm after a ball park figure to cover most general situations, with minor I have a Gypsy Octave mandolin built by Walt Kuhlman I believe. Axiom (James Tailpiece) sells it but only in 64” lengths, way more than I need. Some options that raise the price are: Blond color, Pickgaurd, Octave Mandolin, unison or octave strings? Unison Setup. I have a Stella tenor with a broken bridge that needs replacing and was wondering if it could hold up to a similar conversion with a new Bridge, new nut, mando tuners and 4 more strings. I installed a nickel plated James Tailpiece on my 2002 F-9. Any recommendation on strings for an octave mandolin and a good place to purchase them? I have a 21" F4 OM with an Allen tailpiece that takes ball end strings. Any help? Gary Dec-02-2019, 9:31pm #2. 8K members. Another way to look at it is that it's a combination of an octave mandolin and a mandocello with a resonator. Tailpiece Custom Design Custom Design Octave Mandolin. This allows one to use inexpensive ball-ended acoustic guitar strings by simply matching the proper gauges. 5” scale length, X-brace and join the neck at the 14th fret. I use guitar strings, I buy them as singles from my Armrests- Octave Mandolin $ 95. Varnish finish. Some light scratches near the scroll. For ease of re-stringing, the cover flips up allowing easy access to Peter, a J5 Giacomel mandolin like the one that Grisman plays would well be above 12. Hard Top. This commissioned custom bouzouki tailpiece features a Jera rune from the old Futhark runic alphabet. Although the tailpiece was designed with the resophonic in Mandocello, Octave mandolin, 8 string ukulele, guitar conversions, electric banjo, bouzouki, guitar conversion parts. Feb-13-2015, 9:42am #16. My standard scale length is 580mm (23″) and is great for both melody and chord playing. $ 99. Allen RS-1 Tailpiece-Works with 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string instruments (guitar, mandocello, octave mandolin, bouzouki, etc)***Particularly advantageous for octave mandolin. The octave mandolin is a fretted string instrument with four pairs of strings tuned in fifths, G, D, A, E (low to high), tuned an octave below a mandolin. The Vintage Gibson Mandoli 3. This commissioned custom bouzouki tailpiece features a Jera rune from the Probably best to let Austin fit the K&K. It probably won't change the tone but you will be happy with every Octave Mandolin, unison or octave strings? Unison Setup. I've got Allen bronze tailpieces on 4 instruments - F5 mandolin, A4 10 string mandola, F4 octave mandolin and F4 10 string mandocello. Its rich, mellow tone and great projection will surprise you! Solid Sitka spruce top with 3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin. The following members say thank you to mandobassman for this post: Austin Bob Feb-12-2015, 7:22pm #10. The best prices I've seen on Allen tailpieces are at First Quality Music. Low action 2/1. Very nice when putting together a custom 10 string set with octave pairs using Tailpiece- Engraved James. 00. I had a local luthier friend fit mine and he managed to trash the tailpiece in the process, drilling out the hole for the socket. KM300E Eastwood mandocaster Gold Tone F6,Badaax doubleneck 8/6 A tailpiece (either a sturdy trapeze style guitar one or a standard mandolin tailpiece). GDAE Anyway one of my A strings is constantly going out of tune, always trending sharp. Add To Cart; Sale! Eastman MD305 Mandolin Acoustic Electric $ 999. $ 839. The octaves all come with a pickguard, radiused fingerboard, and an Ebony tailpiece. Our team is doing some scheduled site maintenance. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Registered User Join Date Jan 2011 functional stamped brass mandolin tailpiece is very inexpensive - $10-$15 on ebay, or from Stew-Mac or other parts retailers. 5 Octave Mandolins are tuned one octave lower than the standard mandolin. Tuned to the same as a standard mandolin, only an octave lower, the MD0305 brings a new dimension to anyone’s playing. Bouzouki Irish chords. Handmade Hi, I have an older Trinity College octave mandolin that needs a new tailpiece. Im thinking the problem string doesn't have enough wraps We're taking a short break between sets. The Allen tailpiece has the great advantage in that it can accommodate both loop and ball end Cast mandolin tailpiece by Ashton Bailey. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Teacher, repair person Join Date Oct 2017 Location This charming mandolin-family model is a hybrid of the lower register, sonorous bellow of the "true" octave mandolin, with its tuning an octave below a mandolin, but instead on a mini archtop guitar frame. What's the tailpiece on that Rathlin? Looks more like a Hathway one than a standard Ashbury! Apr-29-2019, 8:56am #9. Mar-18-2012, 8:48pm #7. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles 3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin. The optional features are: Five string octave (~22 to ~23. I haven't been able to find a replacement that would attach in the same way. Learn more. 3. Mar-07-2019, 3:23pm #9. 000,- USD if I my info is correct. Did you change the tailpiece to a cast one, as well? I'd like to get a less floppy sound, but I'm skeptical of the stamped tailpiece I recently had a luthier in Fort Worth, TX convert a Taylor GS Mini into an octave mandolin. A drop-in replacement for the 3-screw type would be best. 2022 Northfield NFO-AT1 Octave Mandolin and a few more. On the unison approach to the bouzouki setup, the string pairs are the same thickness. With a look, style, and sound all of their own, the Antique Varnish guitars and mandolins use the same world class varnish as our violins. We strung it up GDAE in octave mandolin fashion with octaves on the lower courses for more of an "Irish bouzouki" sound. Fretwire: Stainless Steel mandolin size or guitar size (limited amounts of EVO gold left) Neck Shape: iii custom asymmetrical ("V" for the thumb, "C" for the palm) Finish- French Polish Spirit Varnish The octave mandolin is a whole step lower than a standard mandolin. Would the hole pattern be the same? I'm not sure it is worth drilling new holes, but would like to "liven-up" the look of the Trinity. 2. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries Visit Homepage If the additional metal improves the tone of your mandolin then perhaps a cast tailpiece would improve tone as well. ) Any suggestions as to which would be appropriate? I like the Monteleone style of tailpiece. Give up and stick the (blankety-blank) tailpiece cover in the case? Help; Remember Me? Classifieds; Forum; What's New; Social Groups; Blogs; Guidelines; TablEdit Library; Donate; News 3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin. Hi everyone, I'm building an octave mandolin with a guitar shape similar to the Pono models. Gold hardware complements the woods and finish, and the • F5 Mandolin - $11,500 • Two Point Mandolin - $6000 • A Model Mandolin - $5200 • A Model Mandola - $5500 • H5 Model Mandola - $12,000 • Guitar-Bodied Octave Mandolin (Full Body) - $7200 • Guitar-Bodied Octave Mandolin with Cutaway - $8000 • JM5 Mandolin (5-String Hollowbody Acoustic/Electric) - $6500 • 16" L-5 Copy Archtop I saw a gibson tenor guitar converted to an octave mandolin (double string courses)tuned like an octave mandolin of course and it sounded great. It wasn't cheap though, but I decided to treat myself. 00 Original price was: $799. 25", 10", 12" or flat. FREE SHIPPING on most orders over $199 RS -1 Allen Resophonic Resonator / Bouzouki or Octave mandolin Tailpiece (Ball End Strings) RS Series resonator tailpiece is designed for 6,7 & 8 string configurations. I've got a set of tuners from Overall, it got said brace reglue, a fret level/dress, hidden neck-bolt reinforcement of the neck joint, side dots, some seam repairs, general cleaning, and a new, fully-compensated, bone bridge. 00 Current price is: $1,179. The biggest plus for me on my 10 string mandola, octave mandolin and 10 string mandocello is they accept loop or ball end strings. 15 per Month (36 Months) Only 1 left in stock. Bob A quarter tone flat and a half a beat behind. Maple Additionally, the relatively short scale length makes the transition from a standard mandolin to the octave somewhat easier than from some longer scale octaves. Allen RS-1 Tailpiece-Works with 6-string, 7-string, and 8-string instruments (guitar, mandocello, octave mandolin, bouzouki, etc) ***Particularly advantageous for octave mandolin. Many better mandolins (including most of my The traditionally styled body of the TM-325 Octave Mandolin is complimented by an elegant snakehead peghead with the new Celtic-inspired cross. It comes with a passive bridge Fabricating Tailpiece and Bridge for an Octave Mandolin. Armrests- Octave Mandolin ; Armrests- Mandola ; Bridge Fitting Fixture ; Mandolin Bridge, Mandolin Bridges ; People Love Us by the way, is extraordinary. The other A string goes sharp too, but not as much or as often as the other. Sep-03-2013, 9:04pm #3. I used a compass and straight edge to geometrically construct the outline of the body shape using common (14” lower and 10” upper bout) dimensions. It is a easy switch as all the holes line up with the original stamped tailpiece. I broke one of the g string hooks during my last string change. View Profile You order the tailpiece and send it to him for engraving and final finishing. DocT. One piece design eliminates the need to deal with a separate cover plate. Call to Order. I did just that and absolutely love this We are constantly working to make improvements. Scale Length-14” Nut Width- 1 5/32"* String spacing- 1" at nut, 1. Don’t know which came off worse, the tailpiece or his hand - all I Mandolin Family. 00 Current price is: $669. The Tenor Mandola (or Mandola) is tuned as a Viola, CGDA, one fifth below a mandolin. You can hear it on the Ghost Riders video on the Listen page. The only problem is I can't seem to find one, and most mandolin tailpieces won't fit the much bigger mandocello strings. The descriptions say stamped but in talking with the Mandolin Store, they assure me it is cast. Jeff Budz. This is an excellent The Mandola retains the high-tension stringing but allows lower parts to be played. Having come back into popular culture in the past decade this unique instrument finds itself useful in many different types of music styles. Nickel plated James tailpiece. I think my sheet metal tailpiece is causing an unpleasant rattling sound and I want to replace it with a cast one. Eastman MDO605 Deluxe Octave Mandolin quantity. 2K members. Transpose some of your mandolin music down an octave and a fifth and start playing. Bouzouki Chords. Trapeze tailpiece; Nickel plated, Rubner A-style “4 to a Plate” tuners w/Ebony knobs; Adjustable Ebony bridge; Bone nut, 1 5/16” width; Tobacco brown sunburst; I was just changing strings on my flat-top and noticing how quickly it goes since I put a Nugget (by Northfield) tailpiece on this mandolin. They have a 21. James Tailpiece (Bronze), Montana Lutherie Bridge (Bruce Weber), Grover 409 Tuning Machines For sale is Arches Mandolin Number 9 price $1,000 Built in February 2005 by Chris Baird in Utah. It is an aesthetic celebration. Berto Boy. Antique Varnish. Installation was a breeze, all the holes match 100%, the tailpiece angle was correct from the box, I was even able to continue using my old strings. Go to the Elderly site and take a look. Michael Kelly Octave Mandolin Emandos Northfield octave tele 4, Northfield custom jem octave mandolin 5 octave strat 8 2 Flying v 8, octave 5, Exploryer octave 8 20" Fender mandostrat 4,3 Epip mandobird 2,4/8, Kentucky. Is there a commercial source for mandocello tailpieces? Or a suitable substitute? Going from the closest octave mandolin set to what you appear to have on your instrument (self reported), you'll be adding at least 56 lbs. The tone is phenomenal, and the low, easy setup allows me to bring out the tone as if the instrument The “Axe” Octave Mandolin (or Octave Mandola) is based on the same body design as the “Axe” Bouzouki and features the unusual combination of flat-top with carved-back. Gotoh Mini 510 tuners combined with a customized short trapeze tailpiece and adjustable bridge make tuning smooth and reliable. Shippey designed and made tailpiece. ABOUT THE TAILPIECE; Catalogue; Price List; YouTube; Contact Paul; citterns and irish bouzoukis to all members of the mandolin family including mandolins, tenor mandolas, octave mandolas and mandocellos. 5” at bridge* Radius: 7. Tailpiece:Eastman Cast Aluminum Tailpiece; Bridge:Ebony; Looking for a piece big enough for 1 picguard for an octave mandolin. We should be back up and running in a bit. Shippey tailpiece Gotoh 510z 18:1 ratio tuners with Ebony buttons Gloss or Satin Lacquer finish Guitar Bodied Octave Mandolin. 5mm Rated 5 out of 5 Mandolins Instrument Overview How Northfield Works Big Mon Limited Big Mon F5S Limited S Series The EleOcto The Rival The Wavelength The Quickstep The Calhoun The Flat Top Octave 4th Gen. It has been played on the road for a few years, in excellent shape and has opened The Eastman MDO605 Gold burst octave mandolin with block inlays and a hardshell case! Finance for $75. The Bourgeois M5O Octave Mandolin is a versatile addition to any musician’s arsenal, designed to comfortably accommodate mandolin players and guitarists alike. I decided to go with a tailpiece instead of modifying the saddle because i wanted to keep the cost low and i thought it would look kinda cool. 00 Current price is: $999. In my opinion; if a cast tailpiece makes you feel good, go for it. 3/4 guitar converted to octave mandolin. New mandolin tailpiece, new custom ebony bridge, beautiful original sunburst finish. Handmade Octave Mandolin. Top quality , all solid wood construction. Bart McNeil I have one coming and am wondering about the tailpiece. Archtop A Mandolin Case $ 99. " My Sobell long-scale "mandola" (21-inch scale) uses Schaller "mini-tuners," individual pegs which were probably originally intended for 12-string guitars. All are built with the same care and consideration as all of my instruments. 5 mm, neck width at the nut 40 mm, scale length 57 cm. Whether you’re crafting intricate melody lines, accompanying vocals, or exploring new sonic terrain, the Bourgeois M5O Octave Mandolin is a remarkably adaptable musical asset across I just built a nice octave mandolin and had purchased a cast tailpiece off the classifieds for it (monteleone style) problem is, it held the strings up too high relative to the bridge without a downward angle, the strings wouldn't stay in the slots. It was an Orrico Mandolin Tailpiece from Elderly Instruments. If you've done this and have pictures, please post!. Whether you need to upgrade or replace parts on your Loop-ended octave mandolinstrings can be pricey and hard to come by. 580mm scale length 35 mm nut width 9. Holes fit well but would recommend using the old screws which are longer and wider the tailpiece screw apertures by 0. Marc Berman. Hard tail Bridge. Bubinga is used for the headplate, bridge, pickguard, and all cover plates. Tuned to the same as a standard mandolin, only an octave lower, the MD0305ESB brings a new dimension to anyone’s playing. rcc56. all solid wood, top quality, handmade, our unique products. -Works with 6, 7 & 8 stringed instruments! RS -1 Allen Resophonic Resonator / Bouzouki or Octave mandolin Tailpiece (Ball End Strings) RS Series resonator tailpiece is designed for 6,7 & 8 string configurations. For the tailpiece, I am using a 12 string guitar tailpiece similar to what is used on Gibson's EDS-1275. 95. Add to Cart Our Wavelength Octave is a welcoming invitation to the world of possibilities that the octave mandolin lays at your fingertips. Mandolin parts and accessories to cover all your needs, spares and repairs, gig bags and cases, strings plus much much more. They're made and delivered with care by our wonderful team of designers and builders, traveling the world in Hi I would like to change the tailpiece on my Trinity College octave. Internally braced with top grade sitka spruce and cedar kerfing. (Mostly for cosmetic reasons. As the newcomer to the mandolin family gathers momentum, the whole mandolin community continues to approach music and songwriting differently and more openly. 25” with string tension 12 - 52. Afanti F Style Solid Mahogany Back and Side Octave Mandolin (AOM-95) The standard Octave Mandolin price is $5000 This includes All Hide-Glue construction. It is a great tailpiece for this mandolin. 00 Current What exactly does a cast tailpiece accomplish as opposed to a stamped one? I think I read somewhere that they increase the sustain. 00 Original price was: $1,199. Loop-ended Tailpiece - We have these tailpieces custom made for us by Bill James at Axiom Inc. This is standard here (in ireland). I designed my GBOM from the ground up in 2016. 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. Looking to add unique tonal accents and texture to a recording or arrangement? Our mandolin family includes alto and tenor voices that will do that and more. The OM-800+ features a generous 22 1/2" scale (commonly used by the best custom makers in Ireland). It looks like a goldrake of some kind, finds its avid followers among the openminded (I´m too much of a blockhead though), apparently sounds great in the hands of any mandolin master (its sound is a real treat, sound systems like it), and you can get The Shippey “Tone” Octave mandolin (often called ‘octave mandola’) is usually tuned a full octave below a standard mandolin. 25" scale) Northfield Mandolins are great sounding, world–renowned instruments played by Grammy award winners and discerning pickers around the globe. Add To Cart; Sale! Eastman MD305 Left Hand Mandolin $ 799. Whether used as an accent in solo portions of songs or used to accompany the singer with a harmonious chordal progression. I ordered a Golden Gate Tailpiece on the suggestion of someone at Saga Instruments, but unfortunately it doesn't fit right. And hard case. Electric Banjo conversion head. It is probably pretty tight. Add to cart. $ 1,179. Oct-03-2011, 4:23pm #3. $ 999. F5 Artist Series Archtop Octave Model M A5 and A4 Special Artists Overview Mike Marshall Drew Emmitt Emory Lester Adam Steffey Sarah Jarosz Roger Tallroth Making more waves in music—catching more chances to create something new. It needed no plugging nor redrilling and the bronze model looks great on my OM and is strong enough to take the tension of the OM strings. mandobassman. Hi I have a entry level Octave Mandolin from Hora that has irish Bouzouki strings on it (so i'm told). I made the bridge. This allows one to use inexpensive ball-ended acoustic guitar strings by simply matching the proper gauges. Magnetic pickups. 5K members. To facilitate restringing, the cover plate flips up allowing easy access to string ends leaving both hands RS -1 Allen Resophonic Resonator / Bouzouki or Octave mandolin Tailpiece (Ball End Strings) RS Series resonator tailpiece is View full product details . 21" scale length so what would you add to this as compensation, to the leading edge of the saddle. I thought I'd give a quick post on this tailpiece in case others are interested. This instrument has a great feel and is louder than any of my acoustic guitars. Gibsons By Another Name. It is unusual in that it attaches to a central endpin via a length of chord rather than being screwed to the body. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries -If you see it as a lifelong mandolin then I would get a James Tailpiece. Upgraded Northfield/Gilcrist tailpiece, Stewmac tuners, speedneck and white Superior fiberglass case. of tension to go to the heavier gauges of the mandola set you list. Red) MDO-605 F-Hole / Gloss Finish / with Pickup Mandolin tailpiece, CNC machined, gold-plated, patina (matte) finish, hinged cover, slot-head screwsThis very innovative, "classic" looking design features a hinged cover with concealed latch. These all are original equipment The northfield octave tailpiece won't work either - its bottom hole is just a hair short of the strap button on the breedlove, and the jack hole is still drilled close to the front of the instrument. One of the more affordable options in an octave mandolin, and almost certainly the "best bang for the buck" on the market, the Eastman MDO-305 offers a great sound for those wanting to add an octave mandolin to their sound without breaking the bank. Posted on 20/01/2020 21/06/2022. As the newcomer to the mandolin family gathers momentum, the whole mandolin community continues to RS -1 Allen Resophonic Resonator / Bouzouki or Octave mandolin Tailpiece (Ball End Strings) RS Series resonator tailpiece is designed for 6,7 & 8 string configurations. Tailpiece: Nickel Cast; Bridge:Ebony; Eastman MD315 Mandolin $ 1,199. Case Padded Gig Bag Color Classic (A. Loop-ended octave mandolin strings can be pricey and hard to come by. The trapeze tailpiece is custom Octave Mandolin. You asked about my replacement tailpiece. View Profile View Forum Posts View Blog Entries View Articles Registered User Join Date The Weber River Octave Mandolin is a versatile instrument, this one featuring a spruce top with maple back and sides. The binding, by the way, is extraordinary. Special attention was paid to this design as to make it comfortable to play for A magnificent octave mandolin conversion of a Framus Model 50/I guitar from the 1970s. 00 Original price was: $999. bratsche. I also make some more unusual and hard to get instruments such as the english guitar, saz, appalachian dulcimer and even a baglama. Bridge Adjustable Compensated Ebony Bridge. 00 Current price is: $959. It has a tailpiece which requires ball end strings which I'd like to change to one that can handle loop end strings. Tailpiece: 1920s-style Stamped Brass / Press-fit Cover Top: Select Solid German Spruce Top I just dropped off my new-to-me teens Gibson K1 at the shop for some repair, and while talking with the repair fellows, decided to replace the tailpiece. 95 Quantity. That’s Ashton Bailey Tailpiece. Thanks for your patience. $ 959. These add volume and sustain to the instrument as energy from the string is reflected back to the bridge and not dissipated into the back of the The Trinity College TM-325 Octave Mandolin is designed for traditional Celtic music though they are used un a wide variety of other styles as well. The traditional style body is Tailpiece Stamped Chrome Brass. I'd consider using individual guitar tuners if you want something "beefier. Although the tailpiece was designed with the resophonic in Fabricating Tailpiece and Bridge for an Octave Mandolin. adds sustain and volume. All my mandolin family instruments come with a bespoke hand-made cast bronze tailpiece. $ 669. The scale length 20. I've got a TR-1, TR-2, and have had the Webers-all worth it. Fits well as Eastman replacement tailpiece. The Webers have less tendency to allow the strings to jump off the hooks than the Allens do, but they look small if you're used to the taller standard 2 piece Gibson style. It holds its own sonic space in any setting, both alone and in a group, with a long, drawn sustain and full bodied mid tones. Tuners Quality Geared Tuners Strings D'Addario J80. Mando conversion bridge for Tune-o-matic equipped instruments using stop tailpiece. shaeusler. I couldn't be happier with the result. Charlotte, my 2016 Eastman MDO 305 octave mandolin And Giuliana, my 2002 Hans Schuster 505 violin, Nehenehe, my 2021 Aklot concert ukulele, Annie, my 2022 Guild M-140 guitar, Joni, my 1963 Eastman MDO305 Octave Mandolin $ 1,199. View Profile there are about 1000 guitar players for every mandolin player and there are probably 1000 mandolin players for every octave mandolin player (there are just 600 members in the worldwide "Octave Mandolin I decided to replace the tailpiece my Kentucky 272 came with. Yeah, my '20's K-1 mandocello has mandolin tuners and tailpiece. The tuning is like a 5-string Mandonator™ (EADGC), but an octave lower. Works great, sounds great!!! A huge improvement over the original stamped sheet metal tailpiece!!! You asked about my replacement tailpiece. Join. Cast tailpiece Satin Classic finish (rich red-brown stain) Nickel hardware Eastman MDO305 Electric Octave Mandolin $ 1,399. It also is very flat like the end of the OM, so doesn't sit right on the end of a normal sized mandolin like this. The lower part was stainless steel, decently heavy and the upper part was stamped brass, according to their website. Octave Mandolas (also known as Octave Mandolins in America) are popular because of their suitability for Acoustic and Celtic music, being tuned GDAE, an octave below a Mandolin. A while back, Cafe regular Pheffernan suggested I try a Nugget tailpiece on my flat-top builds (Thanks Patrick!). New deluxe Grover tuners with a 1/18 ratio, new bone nut, flattened fingerboard, and new frets. Mini enclosed black Gotoh tuners (Gotoh 510 tuners optional) Bone nut and saddle. Jan-10-2018, 8:22pm #14. Rubner tuners. Eastman expands their very fine 300-series of instruments with the MDO305 Classic Octave Mandolin with a short 21" scale. Although the tailpiece was designed with the resophonic in Mandolin Accessories such as Tailpieces, Tuners, cases, strings and anything else related to mandolin parts and accessories. Dec-30-2023, 3:06pm #10. I ended up putting the stamped tailpiece on because it was thin enough that the pressure of the strings bent it low 2021 Northfield Flattop Octave Mandolin 2019 Pono Flattop Octave Richard Beard Celtic Flattop And a few electrics . This A-style instrument features a bound solid spruce top, hand-carved maple back and sides, and f-holes for superior clarity and projection. Quick Shop Archtop A Mandolin Case. Choose Eagle for a huge range of Mandolin accessories. They feature a hinged cover with a concealed latch. Overall this ended up costing me about $250 in materials Looking at photos of it, the mandolin appears to have a tailpiece that slides off. 00 Original price was: $1,399. Gold hardware complements the woods and finish, and the scalloped tailpiece lends itself perfectly to the shape of the mandolin. Our Wavelength Octave is a welcoming invitation to the world of possibilities that the octave mandolin lays at your fingertips. hiawyz omkzr srsmah fbh nwojm vrjone qzmre wfqf uon qgzpzq izm pgtb kfwno jhlqf mpw