From an acknowledged master of larger-bodied mandolin family instruments, Smart's F-style, short-scale octave mandolin combines sublime tone with effortless playability.

Why We Love This

This Smart octave mandolin wholly captivates, pulling the player into a new sonic mando space and not letting go! The sound is rich and harmonically complex, with that characteristic Smart warmth and easy responsiveness. There is a lot to love here, even setting aside the fact that this is a scroll F octave, a rare sighting in itself. The short scale length makes for a very inviting playing experience.

The Florentine octave mandolin comes to us in excellent condition, in its original, custom Cedar Creek case.