Often described as an Octave mandolin, the Rosewood body on the proven Touchstone design is a step forward in this very useful alternative to mandolin or guitar. The harder timber increases with tonal range and power.
Indian Rosewood 3 piece back and sides, Spruce top, Honduras Mahogany neck, Ebony fingerboard and bridge, gold plated Gotoh tuners, Rosewood bindings with marquetry borders, marquetry purfling lines on front.
| Signature Touchstone Octave Mandola Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| mm | inches | |
| Fingerboard width at nut | 38 | 1 1/2 |
| Scale length | 532 | 20 15/16 |
| String spacing at bridge | 48 | 1 7/8 |
| Overall length excluding strap pin | 852 | 33 1/2 |
| Body width | 383 | 15 1/16 |
| Depth of sides at tailpin | 76 | 3 |
