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UK based makers of octave mandolas.

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VimFuegoVimFuego Frets: 14862
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Once the move is completed I'm fancying giving myself a couple of musical treats, I've already been in touch with some dealers about getting myself a nice fiddle and bow, but I also fancy an octave mandola, so was wondering about UK makers. I'm aware of Paul Hathaway, so was wondering who else is out there. I know there are a few, small makers who do them.

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  • EpsilonEpsilon Frets: 531
    Fylde, Oakwood, Sobell and Phil Davidson spring to mind.
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  • paganskinspaganskins Frets: 273
    edited November 2020
    Also Tobin www.tobininstruments.co.uk
    For Sale Threads
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  • stuartryanmusicstuartryanmusic Frets: 172
    Worth talking to Richard Osborne, he makes beautiful mandolins, mandalas etc (as well as great guitars) 
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  • grayngrayn Frets: 769
    I can highly recommend Steve Agnew.
    https://www.steveagnew.com/other-instruments

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  • earwighoneyearwighoney Frets: 3380
    grayn said:
    I can highly recommend Steve Agnew.
    https://www.steveagnew.com/other-instruments

    I totally forgot about this maker, I played one of his guitars in Wunjo about 5-8 years ago and it was exceptional.
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  • RickLucasRickLucas Frets: 353
    http://www.colinkendallguitars.co.uk/
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  • BidleyBidley Frets: 2890
    I have a mandolin by Richard Bartram. Brilliant guy and makes great instruments.
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  • grahambytheseagrahambythesea Frets: 1
     Mine was made by Robin Greenwood whose workshop is near Poole, Dorset. I’d highly recommend him and for hand made not overly expensive. He’s a nice bloke to deal with too!
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  • VimFuegoVimFuego Frets: 14862
    grahambythesea said:
     Mine was made by Robin Greenwood whose workshop is near Poole, Dorset. I’d highly recommend him and for hand made not overly expensive. He’s a nice bloke to deal with too!
    does he have a website? I googled and he seems to have some pretty serious players using his instruments, but couldn't see a website.

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  • rze99rze99 Frets: 2005
    Did you see Bill Bailey demo his on the Graham Norton Show?
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  • TTonyTTony Frets: 26143
    VimFuego said:
     I'm aware of Paul Hathaway, 
    He'd get my vote - though he's the only one I know!  Nice guy, builds all sorts, and knows what he's doing without shouting about it.  Naturally, I went out to see him one lunchtime, and left with a strange-shaped gig bag under my arm.
    :D
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