Vintage 1930 ' S Regal Octophone Mandolin - Type Instrument Chicago USA Old Player
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:421484 | Brand: Regal |
A vintage 1930's Regal Octophone/Octofone. Made in Chicago, USA. It's essentially a baritone mandolin. I currently have it tuned up like a guitar, with the lowest string as a "C". It has a cool tone to it and sounds like a banjo. It is all original with the original finish, tuning pegs, bridge, and tailpiece.
This instrument has some imperfections. One of the inside bottom braces is loose (see pic #4). It can be glued fairly easily. &...nbsp;The neck joint has a gap and could also be glued down. The top has a sag in the bridge area, and is warped near the soundhole. The nut could be shimmed just a bit - there's a slight buzzing on the open second strings. The neck has a forward bow, but the little guy is playable as it is. The tuning pegs are a little loose, but they are functional.
This mandolin/octophone comes with a non-original 80's? black chipboard case that holds it well. The instrument is 33 inches long. It has a cool look and the cutaway makes the upper frets accessible. Buyer pays $30 shipping. International shipping will be about $60-80. -Fred.
This instrument has some imperfections. One of the inside bottom braces is loose (see pic #4). It can be glued fairly easily. &...nbsp;The neck joint has a gap and could also be glued down. The top has a sag in the bridge area, and is warped near the soundhole. The nut could be shimmed just a bit - there's a slight buzzing on the open second strings. The neck has a forward bow, but the little guy is playable as it is. The tuning pegs are a little loose, but they are functional.
This mandolin/octophone comes with a non-original 80's? black chipboard case that holds it well. The instrument is 33 inches long. It has a cool look and the cutaway makes the upper frets accessible. Buyer pays $30 shipping. International shipping will be about $60-80. -Fred.
