The Octave Mandola offers an expansive voice, tuned a full octave lower than the standard mandolin. This generous tuning, combined with its longer 630 mm scale length, produces a deep, resonant tone that adds harmonic richness and a strong bass presence to any musical arrangement.

Designed as an ideal crossover instrument, it's suited for guitarists looking to expand their repertoire. Its familiar feel due to the longer scale length makes it comfortable for those accustomed to guitar fret spacing, yet it opens the door to authentic mandolin-family sounds, particularly excelling in jigs and reels and other traditional forms. This instrument delivers a crisp, loud tone with plenty of sustain, ensuring powerful projection and notes that ring clearly, making it a standout voice in any session or performance.

(Please note, the Octave Mandola is the largest of the two instruments pictured here, the smaller one is the acoustic mandola and is pictured here so that the sizes may be compared).