Folk of the Wood presents
Johnson Mandolin:
Octave Mandolin MA-550

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Johnson Octave Mandolin MA-550

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Johnson MA-550 Octave Mandolin

This Mandolin's design gives it a better sound and playablility then the traditional Octave Mandolin. It has an extra deep body with big sound and lots of bark. The Mandolin features a warm sunburst finish top. It's back and sides are from highly flamed maple and has a chocolate brown finish. The neck is made from hard maple and the fretboard is rosewood with ivoroid binding and inlaid abalone. The diecast tuning machines with a 16:1 gear ratio.

• Solid Spruce Top
• Flamed Maple Back, and Sides
• Maple Neck
• Compensated Bridge
• Abalone Inlay
• 20.50" Scale
• "X" Bracing
• Includes Custom Hardshell Case (Designed to fit the Johnson Octave Tight)

Testimonials:

Subject: Johnson Octave Mandolin
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 11:00:48 -0700

I received my Johnson Octave mandolin and I am very pleased with it and your service. I will definately buy from you again.

Thanks

Jeff Looker

Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2001 Hey Mickey! What can I say about the Johnson Octave Mandolin (MA-550) that you don't already know? It's everything you told me it would be. The deeper body depth gives it a wonderful resonance and the tone of it is clear and sweet like you said. Great acoustic volume and not overbearing...I love it...it's a close second favorite to my Weber Absaroka O/M. It's real cute to look at, too. But I can't say enough about the tone of this remarkably affordable instrument. Very warm, rosy, with great sustain. The action was perfect! You folks do great set-ups! I love the neck. It is a welcome addition to my instrument family and one that I ain't gonna part with! Thanks again for your advice and instrument savvy! You really do know your stuff! Russ Godfrey

Russell Godfrey is a professional Octave mando player that currently works with the Walter Bodega Band and "mandolirium"....check out their website at: http://www.mandolirium.com/

Date: Fri, 1 Sep 2000 I got the Johnson Octave mando on Monday. Mando seems fine. Plays nice with a deep tone as you said.. Using it in a Folk music festival this weekend. Thanks. Jim Honeyman

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