Hora Bouzouki Octave Mandolin solid wood FREE SHIPPING! Start Price USD 170.00 Current Price USD 170.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, October 07, 2008 End Time Tuesday, October 14, 2008 Location Hitchcock, Texas See more about 'Hora Bouzouki Octave Mandolin solid wood FREE SHIPPING!' Description Hora short scale Bouzouki Mandolin FREE SHIPPING!-NOTE: Continental U.S. lower 48 states only. Hora model 1089 made September 2007 in Reghin - Romania Solid Spruce top Solid Maple sides and back Adjustable truss rod (accessed through the sound hole) Short scale length Near Mint condition Dimensions Overall length 35" Body width at widest point 12 3/8" Body length across back center 15 3/8" Body depth 2 7/8" Scale length 18 3/8" Neck width at nut 1 1/4" I purchased this new about 6 months ago because I wanted to try out an Octave Mandolin but was having trouble finding an inexpensive one that was decent.  So I found this short scale Bouzouki that can be tuned as an Octave Mandolin.  For the money I am very impressed with the instrument.  It is very loud and VERY resonant.  I put new strings on it immediately (D'Addario J81) but did nothing else but play it.  Its only short coming that I can find for the money is the tuners.  I think replacing them with even a $ 20.00 set would be better than what is on them but they suffice.  There is a very small finish blemish at the where the third fret at the bass side meets the neck (see last picture).  No other cosmetic or other flaws.  It is absolutely beautiful and practically new with original box.  Tune it as an octave mandolin or Bouzouki.  Sounds great either way!  More on tuning may be found here http://www.xs4all.nl/~hspeek/bouzouki/stringing.html and other places on the internet.  I have 100% positive feedback as a seller and intend to keep it that way.  Let me know if you have any questions and bid with confidence!  Thanks. Shipping:  I can usually have things shipped the day after I receive your payment if received Monday-Thursday. FREE SHIPPING!-NOTE: Continental U.S. lower 48 states only. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!