by Don Paine | May 11, 2022 | Octave, Recent Mandolins
Completed in April 2022, a 2 point octave in my signature V style construction, features a deeper body than I’ve built in the past and a 22 3/4″ scale length. The depth of these tones is rich, fuller than anything I’ve experienced. I’ve decided...
by Don Paine | Sep 15, 2021 | F5-Style, Octave, Recent Mandolins
. This just completed in Sept. 2021, a first time build for me. I’ve had requests for a short scale F style octave for some time. This is the result of shared ideas and specs from an overseas builder. I couldn’t be happier with the results and am...
by admin | Apr 28, 2017 | 2-Point, Mandolin, Octave, Recent Mandolins
Features of Custom Octave Mandolin #204: Hand carved, Colorado Englemenn Spruce top X bracing Tortoise shell binding, top and back Figured Maple back, sides 3-piece laminated maple neck 12″ radiused ebony fingerbaord with custom inlay 1 5/16″ wide bone nut...
by admin | Apr 28, 2017 | A - Oval Hole, Mandolin, Octave, Recent Mandolins
Pomeroy Octave Mandolin #184 I love the instrument.. what I have experienced is amazing. It’s such a big beautiful sound. I have played it at two shows and had lots of instrument gawkers… Anyway, hope to record with it soon. Thanks for taking the time to...
by admin | Apr 28, 2017 | Mandolin, Octave, Recent Mandolins
Features of Octave Mandolin #171: Hand carved, Englemenn Spruce top X bracing Tortoise shell binding, top and back Figured Maple back, sides 3-piece laminated maple neck, “U” shaped profile 12″ radiused ebony fingerbaord with Mother of Pearl inlay 1...
