Story

Following up on the success of our popular eight-string instruments comes this new challenger to the ring: The Warren Ellis Octave Mando!

It's easy to think of an Octave Mando as an expansion to a standard mandolin (heck, it's in the name...), but for this release we really wanted it to feel like an expansion to the Warren Ellis Tenor 2P. After all, this model will feature the same 23" scale length, the same materials, and the same electronic layout as its four-string counterpart. 

What's the difference then, you ask? Chime!

Think of it as how a 12-string guitar is to a 6-string. The Warren Ellis Octave Mando will feature eight strings in total, with each pair tuned an octave apart (except for the E's which will be tuned in unison). All the familiarity from the standard tenor, but with a fuller and more shimmering sound. 

Features & Specs

• Body Wood - Solid Alder
• Neck Wood - Bolt-on Maple
• Fretboard Wood - Rosewood
• Inlays - Pearloid Dots
• Side Dots - White
• Scale - 23”
• Nut Width - 1 9/32” (32.5mm)
• Neck Width @ 12th Fret - 1.876”
• Neck Carve Shape - Medium C
• Neck Depth @ 1st Fret - .824”
• Neck Depth @ 12th Fret - .922”
• Fretboard Radius - 12”
• Frets - 22
• Pickups - Neck Warren Ellis Blade Single Coil (4.8k), Bridge Warren Ellis Mini-Humbucker (6.0k)
• Wiring - Volume and Tone, 2 Slider Switches: Neck on/off, Bridge on/off
• Hardware - Chrome
• Bridge - Fully Adjustable T-Style Bridge (13.5mm String Spacing)
• Tailpiece - N/A
• Tuners - Schaller-style Chrome
• Knobs - Black Reflector-style with Gold Caps
• Nut Material - Plastic
• Pickguard/Truss cover - Tortoise 3-Ply
• Body Finish - Gloss
• Headstock Finish - Gloss
• Neck Finish - Gloss
• Overall Length - 37 3/4”
• Body Length - 19”
• Body Width  Lower Bout- 11 3/4”
• Body Width Upper Bout - 10”
• Body Depth - 1 23/32”
• Overall Depth - 2 7/32”
• Average Weight - 7 lbs 2oz (More Info on Weight)
  

Case Fit

Eastwood Premium Soft Case: (Standard Guitar) - Optional Add-On