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Definition: Class of instruments related to the violin and guitar; plucked or bowed; many types, usually with a bowl back. Originated from the Arabic Ud (Al Ud = A Lute).

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Ashbury Rathlin Octave Mandolin Solid Alaskan spruce top with walnut back and sides. Simple satin finish

Ashbury Rathlin Octave Mandolin


Solid Alaskan spruce top with walnut back and sides. Simple satin finish

Item ID: GR32013   
    Product Features
  • Sapele neck bound with mahogany with a Senna Siamea fingerboard.
  • Basic finish which shows the variability of the natural wood. Bone saddle, Senna Siamea bridge. 2 strap end pins.
  • Senna Siamea a locally sourced wood in Vietnam. Strung with D'Addario
    Product Specifications
  • String gauges: .012 .022 .032w .045w
  • Nut width: 35mm
  • Width at 12th fret: 46mm
  • Scale length: 520mm
  • Body depth: 83mm
  • Body width: 327mm
  • No Frets: 21
  • Body length: 385mm
  • Overall Instrument Length: 840mm (inc endpin)
  • Made in: Vietnam
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Octave Mandolas Information


The Mandola (the big brother of the Mandolin), has 8 strings in 4 pairs, tuned in 5ths. The Mandola retains the high-tension stringing but allows lower parts to be played. The Tenor Mandola (or Mandola) is tuned as a Viola, CGDA, one fifth below a mandolin. 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. Because the Octave Mandola neck is shorter than a Bouzouki it is ...read the full article
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Ashbury produces high quality traditional and acoustic instruments, including acoustic and electro acoustic guitars, and bass guitars, autoharps, fiddles, mandolins, banjos and ukuleles.

The range is designed for the beginner to semi-professional player, offering very playable instruments with high specifications for the best price. Ashbury instruments make an excellent and affordable upgrade from any entry-level instrument, and are constantly being examined and perfected to offer the best possible value in quality and materials.