Just out from JazzMando charter sponsor and world class builder Michael Lewis, an entirely new design of octave mandolin. Originally requested as an F body, Michael was given creative license to balance form and function with his legendary genius and craft a whole new instrument. Scale on the octave is 23-1/2".

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The California builder is internationally regarded for his cleanliness of detail and his eye for a good chunk of wood. This one happens to be highly figured California black walnut (back) and Alaskan sitka spruce (top). Lewis weighs in with a humble tribute to his peers, "This has been the result of influences and ideas mostly from John Monteleone, Hans Brentrup, and Paul Lestock. I find inspiration from many other makers, and just remember, there is nothing new under the sun. We all borrow ideas and try our best to make them our own."

Nice work, Michael! Simply stunning; of course we would expect nothing less...

Builder's Website: Michael Lewis Mandolins

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Posted by Ted at August 25, 2007 6:13 AM