Mandola and Octive Mandolin Parts for Kits I had made

[violin2233]

I had some F Model Mandolas and Octive Mandolin kits made for me in China but they couldn't supply me with the machines, bridges and Tailpieces. I need a good recommendation on where to buy them so that I can complete these kits to sell them. I am excited that I can finally offer these but they are not complete.

[Marty Jacobson]

I would start with the usual suspects on eBay and Alibaba for basic but functional parts to include. I would think a lot of folks end up using upgraded fittings, right?

[MarkELynch]

The mandola tailpieces and tuners are the same as those used on a mandolin, they are readily available.

The bridge is available from Cumberland Acoistics.

https://cumberlandacoustic.com/product/mandola-bridge/

If your Mandolas are paterned after the Gibson H series with a carved top, check with Cafe and Ebay member Paul Fox for the pick guard.

I hope this helps.

Do you want to post some photos?

Mark

[violin2233]

I have attached pictures of each Kit..

[violin2233]

I will contact good Ol Steve from Cumberland for bridges.. These will be cool little kits once I get all of the parts together..

[Pete Braccio]

I would just sell them with out the hardware. I usually just upgrade the tuners and tailpiece anyway.

[Rdeane]

Are the sides already attached to the top plate? It kind of looks like that to me.

[Br1ck]

I would just sell them with out the hardware. I usually just upgrade the tuners and tailpiece anyway.

I second this view. Everyone will want different.