New Zealand
Stringed Instruments

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Mandolin, Mandola and Mandocellos

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Mandolin

We offer a range of Mandolin designs, each with their own unique sweet sound. These four double-stringed instruments are a type of lute and come in a range of shapes and sizes. We can create your own personalised Mandolin whether it is round-backed, arch-topped or flat-backed. We use steel strings but can replace these with others if you prefer. Contact us here.

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Mandola

The Mandola is a four double-stringed instrument, larger than a mandolin, often used by folk musicians. The mandola is tuned lower than a mandolin and has a richer sound. We can create Mandola with eight or ten strings. Contact us here.

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Octave Mandolin

The Octave Mandolin is larger than a Mandolin and Mandola and is tuned a full octave below the Mandolin. We offer two versions of the Octave Mandolin. Contact us here.

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OX Octave Mandolin

The OX Octave Mandolin has the body size of a Mandocello and the playability of an Octave Mandolin. It has a deep rich sound, and ideal for solo singing accompaniment. Contact us here.

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OB Octave Mandolin

The OB Octave Mandolin is our most popular model. It has a rich sound and can be used for both back up and playing melody. It has a slightly narrower width than the OX design. Contact us here.

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Mandocello

The Mandocello is one of our largest instruments and offers a full rich baritone sound. It is tuned a full octave below the Mandola. Contact us here.