Maple Octave Mandolin
Maple Octave Mandolin
Octave Mandolin Headstock with "Compass" inlay
Rosewood Octave Mandolin
Rosewood Octave Mandolin
Rosewood Detail
Octave Mandolin prototype with carved top
Octave Mandolin prototype
Octave Mandolin Side Detail
Octave Mandolins
Although a few early prototypes and production instruments were built with carved tops, all current Randall octave mandolins have the same construction traits (flat back and folded soundboard) as my standard mandolins but with a larger body. All of these mandolins include a carbon/graphite “spine” in the neck to provide the needed stiffness without the additional weight of a metal truss rod. This reduces or avoids the “neck heavy” balance problems that are common on long-scale mandolin family instruments.
Fingerboards receive either the distinctive scroll at the soundhole or a simple "point" like my guitars. These instruments also receive the "Compass" inlay on the headstock, dots and points on the fingerboard, and wood-on-wood detail throughout. Instruments displayed are currently available unless otherwise indicated.
Octave Mandolin specs
Max width 11" Body Depth 2.75-3.5"
22.5" scale 19 frets