SOLD>>left info up in case it’s of interest…
From the Gypsy’s Music Web site (http://gypsysmusic.com/octavemando.html):
The Gypsy Octave Mandolin is built for volume, tone and playability. This series of instruments are compact yet maintain the tone and volume required for live unplugged playing situations.
Entry Level Maple (no binding or soundhole overlay)
Top: Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Other Specs: 20" scale, Adjustable Ebony bridge w/ bone saddle, bone nut, 1 1/4" at nut, 2 3/8" at bodyjoint (16th fret), Body 11 3/4" at widest point, 2 5/8" at base. Brass position markers 3,5,7,10,12 & 15th frets. Grover tuners and Brass tailpiece.
New Price: $795 including heavy gig bag, shipping and insurance. Waiting list is about 8 weeks.
Condition: Like New.
SOLD. THANKS.
I’ve been playing tenor banjo for a while and for some reason decided I needed to try octave mandolin. While I do like the OM, I’ve decided I prefer banjo. I guess sometimes the only way to find out for sure is to give it a try. Here are some photos: