Big Celtic O

WHAT IT IS

Wide, open tone with rich sustain. Slightly warmer than the Big Celtic F, with more natural resonance and longer sustain. Rewards a light touch but holds up when you dig in.

WHAT YOU’RE BUYING

A hand-built carved top large-bodied oval-hole mandolin with premium tonewoods and custom detailing available. Lifetime warranty.

HOW MUCH IT COSTS

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"I am very glad I found your website back when I was searching for a bouzouki and got both the mandolin and bouzouki from you. They are such nice instruments. Thanks for building them for me!"

- James Lummis, USA
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  • Material

    Soundboard – mature seasoned European spruce

    Back and sides – there are many options - mahogany, maple, figured mahogany, wenge, ziricote or figured bubinga.

    Neck - mahogany.

    Fretboard - fine Sri Lanka ebony or ancient bog oak.

    Bridge - rocklite ebano, ebony or maple.

  • Hardware

    Tuners - Gotoh 510

    Frets - hand polished Evo gold frets

    Nut and saddle - hand polished bone.

    Tailpiece - custom made, hand polished solid brass.

    Tailpiece - polished, lacquered brass.

  • Dimensions

    body width - 300mm
    body length - 300mm
    depth at tail - 50mm
    nut width - 8st 34mm 10st 38mm
    scale length - 347mm