{"product_id":"ozark-portuguese-style-tenor-mandola-2036","title":"Ozark Portuguese style tenor mandola 2036","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Ozark Portuguese style tenor mandola is made from solid wood throughout with a solid natural spruce top with inlaid escutcheon and maple back and sides in mid brown finish. This European made flat back mandola has a maple neck and slotted headstock. It is fitted with a chrome plated tailpiece with cover and good quality tuners. Tuning: A-D-G-C (4th). Scale length: 400mm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid woods throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid natural spruce top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid maple back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaple neck with slotted head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19 fret fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop nut width:34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale length: 400mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ozark Portuguese-style tenor mandola is a solid-wood tenor mandolin-family instrument tuned typically A-D-G-C, pitched below a mandolin and above larger octave mandolas. It’s styled after traditional Portuguese tenors — simpler teardrop\/oval-hole bodies with a focus on rich midrange tone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👍 Pros\u003cbr\u003e📌 Rich, Warm Midrange Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMandolas are tuned a fifth below mandolins, so they naturally deliver a deeper, fuller voice than smaller mandolin-family instruments — great for harmony, rhythm or lead within folk, Celtic, and acoustic arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎸 All-Solid Tonewoods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ozark model has a solid spruce top and solid maple back \u0026amp; sides, which generally improves resonance, sustain, and dynamic response compared with laminate instruments at the same price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎯 Comfortable Scale \u0026amp; Playability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a moderate scale length (~400 mm) and standard mandola tuning, it’s easy to transition to if you’re already familiar with mandolin or other string instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💼 Good Value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its price (mid-budget range), it gives good wood quality and tone for ensemble use, making it a solid choice for folk groups or those exploring new textures beyond traditional mandolin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎒 Gig-Ready\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany sellers include a gig bag or padded cover, giving you transport protection and convenience right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e👎 Cons\u003cbr\u003e🔊 Tone Quality Can Be Variable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile solid wood helps tone, many budget or mid-range mandolas still don’t project as powerfully or with as much nuance as higher-end mandolas from specialist makers — especially in unamplified settings. Some players in online forums mention that cheaper mandolas can sound a bit thin or uneven without a good setup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ozark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52864763035991,"sku":"2036","price":299.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/1982\/1655\/files\/946ee0e40016a89a032040c1f19c38c7a006a80a.jpg?v=1771934723","url":"https:\/\/shop.reidys.com\/products\/ozark-portuguese-style-tenor-mandola-2036","provider":"Reidys Home Of Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}