Trinity College TM-325 Octave Mandolin

Folk of the Wood presents
The Trinity College Octave Mandolin

PLEASE NOTE: No longer comes with the Celtic Knot inlay on peghead...it now comes with a Celtic Cross.

SPECIFICATIONS:
PEAR SHAPED BODY
OVERALL LENGTH: 33 INCHES
NUT WIDTH: 1.1875 (1 3/16) INCHES
BODY BOUT WIDTH: 13.5 INCHES
NECK LENGTH FINGERBOARD ONLY: 14.5 INCHES
BODY DEPTH: 3 INCHES
NECK HEEL TO TOP OF PEGHEAD: 15.5 INCHES
WEIGHT: 3.75 LBS

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Trinity College instruments are designed for traditional Celtic music, though they are used in a wide variety of other styles as well....

Workmanship and materials are expuisitie throughout. Top quality, all-solid wood construction by highly skilled craftsmen using select, solid, close-grained mahogany for necks and top quality rosewood for fretboards assures that every Trinity College octave mandolin is of the highest possible quality.

The traditionally-styled body is complemented by an elegant snakehead peghead with a distincitve abalone inlay in the black-white-black overlay. Slim, fast neck with adjustable truss rod assures maximum playing ease. The X-braced soundboard produces a rich, mellow tone with great projection. Cosmetic details include mother-of-pearl position inlays, ivoroid binding and durable high-gloss finish.

The neck has a nice white binding with black dot position indicators. This is a superb octave mandolin as finely crafted as you could ask for...Definitely a professional instrument through and through.

Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2002 00:25:32 -0800
Subject: Re: Fwd: MP3 is happening! Todo

Mickey,

Of course, the other info to go on the MP3 page would be none other than my own glowing review of my FOTW purchase... Trinity College Octave mando! I'll make it short and sweet... after much searching, I finally found the music store that offered that rare combo of a knowledgeable staff, quality merchandise, first class service, and great price... FOTW is it!! Mickey took the time to help me decide that the Trinity College offered all I needed in my transition from fiddle to octave mandolin. And I couldn't be happier! Now I can look forward to a fair market value trade-up to my next instrument, a Mid-Missouri Octave Mando (just keep leaning on Mike at Mid-Mo to finally start building them!).

Thanks to all the gang at FOW... I wouldn't have done it without you!

Happy Trails,
Tavo

Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 Trinity College Octave mando! I'll make it short and sweet... after much searching, I finally found the music store that offered that rare combo of a knowledgeable staff, quality merchandise, first class service, and great price... FOTW is it!! Mickey took the time to help me decide that the Trinity College offered all I needed in my transition from fiddle to octave mandolin. And I couldn't be happier! Now I can look forward to a fair market value trade-up to my next instrument, a Mid-Missouri Octave Mando (just keep leaning on Mike at Mid-Mo to finally start building them!).

Thanks to all the gang at FOTW... I wouldn't have done it without you!

Happy Trails,
Tavo
Check out Tavo's New CD with Sound Clips using his new TC Octave Mandolin!

Subject: Octave Mandolin
Dear Bryan, The Trinity College Octave Mandolin arrived Friday, set up very well
(as you promised). I really like the sound of the instrument and am
enjoying playing it. The fingers on my left hand are getting a good
workout, stretching to reach the same frets as a regular mandolin.
When will Mickey's book on the octave mandolin be coming out? I'd like
to get a copy when it is available. Thanks for all your help. Marty Jones

Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2001 Hi there Folk of the Wood. I received my Trinity College Octave Mandolin. It is as beautiful looking and sounding as I expected. Thank you for such a wonderful instrument.Michael Cazares

Date: Mon, 29 Jan 2001 Dear Folk of the Wood, The octave mandolin arrived fast, and in great shape. It has a beautiful voice, and the Shadow pick-up you installed is great! Thank you so much for all your help with it. Sincerely, Pat Gislason

Date: Sun, 9 Apr 2000 Hi Mickey, The octave mando arrived Saturday in fine shape. Overall, I'm pretty happy with it. Looks good, sounds good, and plays pretty well. Plays darn good, considering the price. I'll be having a good time with it for quite a while, I think. At least until it's time to move up to a Weber or a Jones. It's a keeper. And your cross-picking book is great - just the sort of thing I was looking for. Thanks, Mark Stayton

Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 Mickey, Recieved the Octave Mandolin today via USPS. It arrived in good shape and is quite nice...thanks. I did not find the tuning fork or the strings in the box...I went through all the stuffing, but no avail. Not to worry, though. I'll be back in NC next week and wont need it. The strings I'll order soon. Thanks and look forward to doing business again in the future. If you have a mailing list or newletter, please send to: T.G. Winkler

Date: Mon, 20 Dec 1999 Dear Mickey, I received the Octave mandolin in excellent shape. It is a very interesting instrument with a lovely tone. I have figured out several of my favorite flatpicking fiddle tunes already. You have positive feedback from me on Ebay. I look forward to visiting your store next time I am in NM. I will be sure to keep an eye on your auctions on Ebay. At the bottom of this is a link to the bazouki luthier in Taos that I mentioned during our phone conversation. Thanks again..Kellar Winkelmeyer http://www.celticmusic.com

Date: Tue, 17 Aug 1999 Mickey-- The octave mando is terrific. I'll be playing the viola part in the orchestra with it since that's it's range. I tuned it CGDA starting one octave below middle C and it sounds fine. I've already tried it out woith one of the groups and they love the sound so the octave was defintiely a great idea and it's a beautiful insturment--lokks and sound! The Ratliff has been getting great compliments as well. it's hard to know what to play first--Ratliff or Trinity! The tape is wonderful! Can't wait for my friends to hear it. Your book is terrific and just as difficult as you say it will be getting started but well worth the effort. Thanks so much for everything. Jennifer Michaels

Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000
Subject: Re: trinity octave mandolin Hello Mickey. I received the trinity octave mandolin yesterday in the mail...all safe and sound....with emphasis on the sound. :-) It has a nice loud ring to it. i think i am going to like it. hope we can do some more business in the near future. thanks, gary warnock

Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2000 12:21:57 -0500
Subject: Octave Mando Shipment Mickey, We received the Octave Mandolin on Wednesday Morning. And we LOVE IT! Thanks so much for the extras that you threw in! We took the mando to a bluegrass jam last night.... it was the hit of the session! What a rich full sound! The most difficult thing so far is trying to stretch your hands far enough to reach those mando chords on the bigger neck. I was impressed wtiht the solid construction and beautiful finish/wood.Thanks for the prompt shipping. Thanks, Steve Ashton