Description
The Hora M1086 Portuguese Mandolin II is a lightweight, handcrafted 8-string mandolin made in Romania, designed for players who value precision, comfort, and rich acoustic tone. It comes complete with a protective gig bag, making it ideal for both home practice and on-the-go performances.
Constructed with a solid spruce top and a flat solid maple back, the M1086 offers clear articulation and lively projection. The maple sides and neck enhance tonal brightness and structural stability, while the acacia fretboard provides a smooth, responsive playing surface.
Its compact 20.5 cm body width and 1.00 kg weight make it especially comfortable for extended playing sessions. The use of Carpathian tonewoods, naturally seasoned for 5–10 years, along with eco-friendly water-based lacquer, results in an instrument that not only looks refined but sounds open and resonant.
Key Features:
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Handcrafted in Romania from seasoned Carpathian spruce and maple tonewoods.
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Solid Spruce Top – Offers dynamic tonal response with warm midrange.
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Flat Solid Maple Back & Maple Sides – For enhanced brightness and tonal clarity.
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Acacia Fretboard – Smooth and comfortable feel for expressive playability.
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Water-Based Lacquer Finish – Environmentally friendly with improved resonance.
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Elegant Mother-of-Pearl Style Tuners – For precise and stable tuning.
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Includes Gig Bag – Protects the mandolin and makes travel easy.
Specifications:
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Top: Solid Spruce
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Back: Flat Solid Maple
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Neck: Maple
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Sides: Maple
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Fretboard: Acacia
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Finish: Natural (Water-Based Lacquer)
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Tuning: G–D–A–E (Double courses: gg–d’d’–a’a’–e”e”)
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Strings: 8
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Scale Length: 33.2 cm
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Nut Width: 3 cm
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Body Width: 20.5 cm
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Body Depth (Height): 8 cm
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Total Length: 63 cm
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Weight: Approx. 1.00 kg
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Included Accessories: Gig Bag
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