Originally Posted By: bobcflatpicker
Mario,

Octave mandolins come in a variety of body styles. Arch top guitar style, flat top style, really big mandolin body style and a few others.

Here is Sierra Hull playing a really big mandolin style body on a Bill Monroe original;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpB3yBiJ1Jg&list=PL3r_j6sKne0ciVzrEB03zv48FverwvAIM&index=7&t=0s


Yes, I did look at all kinds of octave mandolins, all out of my price range!

That is the most interesting trio I have ever seen. But it does work.

Thanx for sharing.

PS - I try to get some pictures today.


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