Buchanan octave mandolin (UK), c.2016, flatback, roundhole, 500mm scale, 335mm wide, natural finish, spruce top, highly flamed maple b/s, maple/mahogany ‘checkerboard’ binding top/bottom/soundhole, mahogany neck with ebony fbd, rosewood pin bridge, stunning example of Tom’s craftsmanship in near unplayed condition, full tone with great resonance and warmth (new price: £1600), EC, GB.
