Oval Hole Mandolins are making a comeback and Folkmusician if proud to be a part of it. If your tastes lean toward Old Time tone, then an oval hole mandolin may be just what you need.
The classic tone of an oval hole mandolin is a great alternative to the modern bluegrass instrument. Use it for any style that requires a more delicate tonal character. The Gold Tone GM-50 mandolin is a replica of a famous vintage instrument.
The Eastman 814 is professional grade oval hole mandolin. Hand carved from solid woods. Solid spruce top, highly flamed maple back, sides, and neck. Full binding on the body neck and headstock, cast tailpiece, ebony fingerboard and bridge.
Top of the line Eastman Mandolin! The MD914 features AAA spruce and maple throughout. Highly flamed maple, ebony fingerboard, gold hardware, a high-grade custom oblong case and a life-time warranty. These are entirely handmade, and it shows.
This is a left handed oval hole mandolin based on the Kentucky KM-172. The mandolin has a custom made bone nut and left handed bridge. The KM-172 features all solid woods with a hand-carved top and back. The neck is one piece (maple) with a dovetail joint at the 10th fret.
A left handed version of the Kentucky KM-174 Mandolin. The Mandolin is hand-carved from solid woods with a burgundy nitrocellulose finish. The neck is joined at the 10th fret with a dovetail joint. Tuners are Gotoh.
This is a left handed oval hole mandolin based on the Kentucky KM-171. The mandolin has a custom made bone nut and left handed bridge. The KM-171 features all solid woods with a hand-carved top and back. The neck is one piece (maple) with a dovetail joint at the 10th fret.
