NK Forster Mandolin Model Comparison: Sizes, Prices & Tonal Character

NK Forster Mandolin Model Comparison: Sizes, Prices & Tonal Character

Compare the Big Celtic, Small Celtic, and A-Style Mandolins

Here’s a side-by-side breakdown of body size, starting price, and what each model is designed to do.

Model Body Size / Style Scale Length Price (USD) Key Features
Big Celtic F Large carved-top, F-hole, 310mm (12.2″) 347mm (13.6″) US$7,750 (starting)
  • Modern Celtic sound.
  • “Warm, focused tone with projection.”
Big Celtic O Large carved-top, oval hole, 310mm (12.2″) 347mm (13.6″) US$7,750 (starting)
  • Oval hole for open, ringing voice.
  • “More warmth, less punch than F-style.”
Small Celtic F Compact carved-top, F-hole, 290mm (11.4″) 347mm (13.6″) US$7,550 (starting)
  • “Agile, punchy tone.
  • Focused midrange.”
Small Celtic O Compact carved-top, oval hole, 290mm (11.4″) 347mm (13.6″) US$7,550 (starting)
  • “Bright, sparkling voice.
  • Scaled-down build, same tone goals.”
A Model Traditional oval hole, 255mm (10″) 347mm (13.6″) US$7,550 (starting)
  • “Responsive, woody tone.
  • Rich lows and clear highs.”

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