Paul Shippey

mandolin maker .......................................................................handmade in the UK

Tenor mandolas (C,G,D,A)

European or Sitka spruce, hand- carved top
Maple or English Sycamore back & sides (flat back)

The Mandola is usually tuned c,g,d,a (low to high), to the same pitch as the Viola (its violin family counterpart).
It is often called the 'Tenor mandola' so that it is not confused with the 'octave mandolin' (tuned g,d,a.e and also known as 'octave mandola' !! ).

I usually make this model to order only.
The instrument pictured, has a dark stained 'vintage' style, satin finish, with Sitka spruce top and English sycamore back, sides and neck. But it can be custom-built with alternative timbers and finishes.

Please email me, if you would like to discuss other options:
for example :
Indian rosewood or English Cherry backs & sides
Natural and Gloss finishes.

Scale length :
Width of body (max) :
Width of fingerboard at nut

460 mm
332 mm
38 mm

Ebony fingerboard and head facing
European Maple or English Sycamore neck

Adjustable truss rod
Gotoh mini enclosed tuners
Trapeze style tailpiece

Availablity	Prices
The lead time for this instrument is currently 6 months.	Tenor mandola with carved European spruce top/ European maple back and sides.	£995.00
How to order/buy	Delivery
Contact me by email or telephone to confirm the availability of the specific model. To secure your order, a 20% deposit is required, with the full balance to be paid 10 days before the instrument is despatched. Payment can be made by cheque, money transfer through bank account or by International Money Order (IMO) in pounds Sterling.	Please allow £20 for delivery to UK mainland. For Delivery outside the UK, please email me.
Contact Paul Shippey
e-mail: >> paulshippey@hotmail.com Tel: 01934 418999 from outside the UK, Tel: +44 1934 418999 Mobile: 07974 540967