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CITTERN

   
Definition: small flat backed wire-strung plucked instrument; played with a plectrum; popular from renaissance to baroque times. Modern citterns are much bigger, and more like mandolins in shape. Usually with 10 strings in 5 courses. Related to Portuguese Guitarra.
Read the full Citterns FAQ Page.

MANDOLAS

The Mandola (the big brother of the Mandolin), has 8 strings in 4 pairs, tuned in 5ths. The Mandola retains the high-tension stringing but allows lower parts to be played. The Tenor Mandola (or Mandola) is tuned as a Viola, CGDA, one fifth below a mandolin. Octave Mandolas (also known as Octave Mandolins in America) are popular ...read more
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Ashbury Rathlin Tenor Mandola Solid Alaskan spruce top with walnut back and sides. Simple satin finish
Item ID: GR32004 Best Seller
Price: $515.00 
Ashbury Style E Tenor Mandola, Solid Spruce Solid Alaskan Sitka Spruce top. Solid African sapele back and sides
Item ID: GR32006 Best Seller  Complete With Case
Price: $935.00 
Ashbury Rathlin Octave Mandolin Solid Alaskan spruce top with walnut back and sides. Simple satin finish
Item ID: GR32013 Best Seller
Price: $575.00 
 
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