Northfield Archtop Octave - Natural

In creating the Northfield Octave mandolin, they’ve pulled together a variety of specs and influences to create something with a unique voice and aesthetic. Northfield found inspiration in vintage archtop and tenor guitars.

Carved Arched top made of alpine spruce (Engelmann or Italian Red)
Flat Sides and Back – Solid Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany or Figured maple on based on model
Scale Length: 559mm (22″)
Tone Bar braced
Nut width: 35.50mm (1.40”)
String Spacing @ bridge: 46.70mm (1.84”)
Body length: 445mm
Body Width at lower bout: 347mm (13.7”)
Body Width at upper bout: 257mm (10.125 “)
Taper of the Body – Depth @ Endpin: 80mm (3.15”) @ Heel: 65mm (2.6”)
Ebony Fingerboard and Bridge
Machined brass “Nugget” Tailpiece
String Gauges: .049 .034 .022 .013 (inches)
Nut: Bone
Number of Frets: 19
Tuners: Schaller or Gotoh (depending on availability)
Finish: Shellac
Logo: Mother of pearl
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