Mandocello

Oddy Mandocello

Oddy Cello Mandolin notably played by Steve Knightley of Show of Hands is based on a ‘tourist’ instrument brought back from Eastern Europe which had subsequently been refined by David into the classic it is today. See more about its history here.

OK, so technically its not a Cello Mandolin, a more accurate description might be a long scale length Octave Mandola .. but our clients and professional players of this beast have always referred to it as the “Oddy Mandocello” and the title has stuck.

They are known for their ‘presence’ and ‘volume’ and used by many as a lead instrument notably by our friends in the award winning band Show of Hands.

Broadly the instrument is the same scale length as a guitar (25.4”) and generally tuned GDAE or GDAD ... although technically its then an Irish Bouzouki !!

As played by Steve Knightley of Show of Hands.

“We have been playing David Oddy instruments for nearly 30 years and the Show of Sound is defined by them, in particular the mandocello has been responsible for some of our best loved songs such as Country Life and Roots.” Steve Knightley

Oddy Mandocello

Although many customers are happy with a 'standard' build there isn't really a standard

This is as close as we get to a ‘standard’ specification for a Mandocello !

African Mahogany back & sides ... up grade to Indian Rosewood or Flame Maple from £50
'AAA' grade Sitka Spruce front with soundhole decorated with Paua Abalone and contrasting black and white veneers
Bound in Maple with black/white veneer purfling
2-part Laminated Mahogany neck
Rosewood Fingerboard and Bridge inlayed with Mother of Pearl ‘Snowflake’ fret markers and white side dots
Rosewood veneered peghead inlayed with David Oddy brand and ‘vine’ inlay in mother-of-pearl
Fitted with Chrome mini Gotoh tuners
Zero fret - Bone Nut (43mm) & Saddle
Chrome plated strap button under the neck heel

Prices start from £1820

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Pictures below are for a 'standard' build upgraded to Indian Rosewood back & sides

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A lot of variation and design styles !

many variations available for all our instruments.
Here is a one off commission of a mandocello with a slothead

Master luthier David Oddy ... and son Nick

Flame Maple back and sides with Purpleheart Bindings

Purfling and Soundhole inlay using a custom mosaic timber inlay ... many options !

alternative purfling of multi veneer mosaic

peghead bound to match body bindings option

Three part back and sides of Pomelo Sapele

all instruments are fitted with our custom chrome ABM tailpiece

Steve Knightley of Show of Hands in concert at the Royal Albert HAll

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"I've played many hand-made instruments over the years, and David and Nick's combination of construction and high quality materials is among the best in the business. There's also nothing that can touch their cello-mandolin in terms of unique sound, depth and songwriting inspiration!" Ian Cleverdon of The Huer