Ozark 2260WNE A-model Mandolele Wide Neck Electro-Acoustic

The Ozark Wide Neck Mandolele is an all-solid mandolele designed for excellent tone and strong projection. Tuned A–E–C–G, the bottom three courses are in octaves, giving it a distinctive, rich voice.

Its wide neck and guitar-friendly tuning make it ideal for guitarists who want to play mandolin-style music without learning fifths tuning. The instrument is fitted with an in-bridge transducer and active EQ unit, allowing for versatile amplified performance while preserving its natural acoustic character.

• Solid hand carved spruce top
• Solid mahogany back and sides
• 37mm nut width
• Adjustable ebony bridge with piezo transducer
• Active EQ unit
• Gold plated machines
• Gold plated tailpiece
• Scale lenth: 350mm

🎶 What This Instrument Is

This mandolele is an all-solid wood, wide-neck A-model with a piezo pickup + active EQ — making it playable acoustically and plugged in. It’s tuned AECG with the lower three courses in octaves, offering a unique, full-bodied sound that’s different from a traditional mandolin.

👍 Pros
🎸 Easy Playability for Guitar/Ukulele Players

The wide 37 mm neck gives more room between strings — much easier fretting than a typical mandolin, especially for players coming from guitar or ukulele.

🎵 Hybrid Tone — Bright Yet Full

The AECG tuning with octave-stringing gives a distinctive, punchy yet warm tone, blending mandolin brightness with deeper body — great for folk, acoustic layers, and creative textures.

🔌 Plug-In Ready

Built-in piezo pickup with active EQ lets you amplify easily without external mic’ing. Useful for small gigs, recording, or band settings.

🪵 Solid Tonewoods + Craftsmanship

Hand-carved spruce top and solid mahogany back & sides give good projection and resonant, balanced tone for its class and price range.

✨ Additional Quality Appointments

Adjustable ebony bridge helps with intonation, and gold-plated hardware gives a more premium look and feel.

👎 Cons
🔇 Acoustic Volume Can Be Limited

As with many electro-acoustic hybrids, unplugged acoustic projection isn’t as loud or rich as a pure acoustic instrument of similar wood quality — many players end up relying on the pickup for live situations. (general hybrid EQ point)

🎯 Niche / Unusual Instrument

It doesn’t behave like a standard mandolin — the tuning and feel are very different, so if you specifically want classic mandolin technique, this isn’t a direct substitute.