Description
Step into a deeper register with the Hora M1087 Octave Mandolin, a beautifully handcrafted Romanian instrument designed for folk, Celtic, and traditional players seeking fuller resonance and rich lower tones. Featuring a long 58.4 cm scale length and solid tonewoods, this 8-string octave mandolin offers extended playability, robust projection, and includes a gig bag for safe storage and transport.
The solid spruce top and flat solid maple back are naturally seasoned for 5–10 years and finished with eco-friendly water-based lacquer, giving this instrument an open, resonant sound. A smooth acacia fretboard, maple neck and sides, and mother-of-pearl style tuners round out the elegant design.
With 27 frets, an adjustable truss rod, and versatile GG–dd–aa–ee or GG–dd–aa–dd tuning options, the Hora M1087 is ideal for musicians seeking tonal richness, superior craftsmanship, and extended melodic potential.
Key Features:
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Extended 58.4 cm Scale Length – Deeper tone range with enhanced string resonance.
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Solid Spruce Top – Delivers articulate highs and complex mids.
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Flat Solid Maple Back & Maple Sides – For tonal brightness and structural strength.
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Acacia Fretboard with 27 Frets – Smooth playability across extended range.
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Adjustable Truss Rod – Allows fine-tuning of neck relief for ideal action.
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Water-Based Lacquer Finish – Eco-friendly and acoustically transparent.
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Includes Gig Bag – Offers reliable protection and convenient portability.
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Handcrafted in Romania – With Carpathian tonewoods seasoned 5–10 years.
Specifications:
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Top: Solid Spruce
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Back: Flat Solid Maple
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Sides: Maple
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Neck: Maple
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Fretboard: Acacia
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Frets: 27
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Truss Rod: Adjustable
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Finish: Natural, Water-Based Lacquer
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Tuning: G–D–A–E (Double Courses: GG–dd–aa–ee or GG–dd–aa–dd)
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Strings: 8
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Nut Width: 3.5 cm
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Scale Length: 58.4 cm
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Body Width: 31 cm
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Body Depth (Height): 7.7 cm
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Body Length: 39 cm
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Total Length: 90 cm
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Weight: Approx. 1.30 kg
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Included Accessories: Padded Gig Bag
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