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DAFE

   
Definition: Arabic Frame drum, sometimes has metal rings inside to make a jingle effect. Also known as Duf, and Daf (in Iran).

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Hora M1087 Octave Mandolin, Solid Spruce


Solid maple body. Lazer cut sound hole pattern. Natural satin finish

Item ID: GR32002   Model No: M1087   
    Product Features
  • Cream plastic bound body. Maple neck with Accacia fingerboard
  • Slotted headstock with geared tuners. Zero fret.
  • Floating maple bridge with ebony inserted saddle. Simple style tailpiece with strap end pin
    Product Specifications
  • String gauges: .011/.018/.028w/.042w
  • Nut width: 34mm
  • Width at 12th fret: 45mm
  • Scale length: 585mm
  • Max body depth: 75mm
  • Body width: 304mm
  • No Frets: 26
  • Overall body length: 400mm
  • Overall Instrument length: 900mm
  • Made in: Romania
  • Model Number: M1087
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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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