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  1. Jan-27-2010, 9:15am #1
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    Default New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    The Octar has arrived. For those who may not be familiar with this Weber beastie, it is an octave mandolin neck wedded to a smallish archtop guitar body. First impression- amazing rich sound with plenty of volume. The entire instrument comes alive when played. The scale length is no problem so far. I'll post pictures and try to do a sound clip when I can.
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  2. Jan-27-2010, 7:18pm #2
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Congratulation! I bet you are so excited. Can't wait to hear how it sounds.
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  3. Jan-27-2010, 7:23pm #3
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Congratulations! It'll just get better, too.

    Have some great fun,

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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Looking forward to the follow ups, Barb! Congrats and enjoy.

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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    No sound clip yet- sorry. Here are pictures though. Mandolin Store guru Dennis ordered a nice subtle burst on the top. It's a Gallatin type with no back binding and a satin finish.
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    BRW SP-H3 2 point
    BRW LP-H3 2 point
    Weber Bighorn oval hole
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    Weber Octar D-hole
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Beautiful. Weber did well. Is that a mahog back and sides? If so I bet the voice is r i c h !

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  7. Feb-01-2010, 11:40am #7
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Quote Originally Posted by JEStanek View Post
    Beautiful. Weber did well. Is that a mahog back and sides? If so I bet the voice is r i c h !

    Jamie
    Yup- it does have a 'hog back and sides- RICH sound indeed!
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    It looks wonderful. Mine doesn't have the bound sound hole. I am envious.
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    That is stunning. These sound awesome and I'd love to have one! Congrats on the new axe!
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    love the subtle burst - what a looker!

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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Nice!
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Nice!!! what's the scale length on that?
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Looks like standard octave scale is 23.5 and 'cello scale is 25.
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Sweet looking octave Barb. Way cool name too. Octar.
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Quote Originally Posted by Amandalyn View Post
    Nice!!! what's the scale length on that?
    Scale length is 24. Yes-it's a stretch but not a problem for me.
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Practically a mandocello!

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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Quote Originally Posted by dj coffey View Post
    Practically a mandocello!

    Yes, I saw an F-holed Octar at CMSA this year. That was exactly my impression -- about a 95% scale copy of a K-5 mandocello.
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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Congrats! That is beautiful!

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    Default Re: New Weber Octar (D-hole) in the house!

    Looks gorgeous, Barb, and I'll look forward to the sound samples as well. The guitar-bodied OMs are very cool (I am fortunate to give home to an Old Wave model) and have a rich and unique and vibrant sound. Enjoy!

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