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    Default Finished octave mandolin

    For my third and fourth instruments I finished the pair of guitar body octave mandolins. Number three is a black top with light Sunburst back sides and neck. Number four is the traditional burst. Both sound and play great!
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    Default Re: Finished octave mandolin

    Wow, nice instruments.
    What's the scale length?
    Do you have a sound clip / video?
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    Beautiful work, Aaron.
    I'm playing all the right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. - Eric Morecambe

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    Default Re: Finished octave mandolin

    Hey Doug, sat down in front of the old cell phone to record a quick one for you. Wish I had better recording equipment and playing skills. Should give you an idea though... Scale length is 21.3


    https://youtu.be/Gbz-TRbVgtU
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    Super nice looking! I'd love to check them out in person sometime!

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    Absolutely beautiful, to the eyes and the ears!
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    Beautiful work. I'm sure they sound just as good as they look. What scale length did you use? Thanks

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    Aaron, somehow missed the link. Very nice indeed.

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    Default Re: Finished octave mandolin

    gorgeous instruments!

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