The Rise of the Octave Mandolin - Part 2
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Classifieds
Most recent Classified Ads of 1354 current ads and 246102 since inception.
- 09/26: Mandolins - Eastman MD305 Mandolin - New
- 09/26: Violin Family - Crossrock Violin Case 4/4 Size, Molded Abs
- 09/26: Banjo Accessories - Dunlop Nickel Wound 5-String Banjo Strings Djn0920 Light
- 09/26: Mandolins - #011 (Used) 2025 Buford F-5T Torrefied Adirondack/Maple F
- 09/26: Accessories - Elliott Capos - 1 3/4 Elite Push Button Guitar Capo - 17
- 09/26: Violin Family - 7/8 Eastman 305 Violin
- 09/26: Accessories - Token B1-50 Pick
- 09/26: Mandolins - 2008 Altman MF-5
- 09/26: Mandolins - D'Angelico Deluxe Two Point Mandolin 1942, Sunburst
- 09/26: Mandolins - Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar 1924, Sunburst
- 09/26: Mandolins - Northfield NFB-F5E Big Mon Carved Top Mandolin (2026)
- 09/26: Banjos - 2013 Deering Deluxe Maple
- 09/26: Mandolins - Northfield NFMSP-A5 A5 Special A-Style Mandolin & Case, Amber
- 09/26: Mandolins - Epiphone F-5 Studio F-Style Mandolin & Gigbag, Sunburst
- 09/26: Accessories - A Good Mandolin Hoodie
- 09/26: Mandolins - Smart A5 Adirondack (2022)
- 09/26: Mandolins - Used Unknown Builder F-5 Loar Copy
- 09/26: Mandolin Accessories - Chris Thile - Stealing Second
- 09/26: Mandolins - 2003 Gibson F5Fb Custom Flame Burst Mandolin
- 09/26: Mandolins - Two Old Ping-Pong Paddles - Both F's
News
Most recent Mandolin Articles. Bookmark with this tab open.
- The Rise of the Octave Mandolin: From Curiosity to Booming Market, Part 2
- Anthony Howell Wins 2026 National Mandolin Championship at Walnut Valley Festival
- Still Full of Ideas: Darol Anger on Mr Sun and The Idea Guys
- New Music - Little Storms, by Ethan Setiawan and Fine Ground
- Mussolini's War on the Mandolin
- OAcademy Launches Alon Sariel Mandolin Studio
- The Rise of the Octave Mandolin: From Curiosity to Booming Market, Part 1
- Jimmy Gaudreau Launches New Website Following Distinguished Bluegrass Career
- 13th Annual Monroe Mandolin Camp Presents a Special Faculty Concert, August 14
- Finding His Voice: Mike Marshall Returns to His Bluegrass Roots
- Rare T-Rex Fossil Flatpick Sells for $100,000
- Gravenstein Mandolin Ensemble Celebrates 20th Anniversary in Concert with Special Guests
- California Bluegrass Association Father's Day Festival Nominated for IBMA Event of the Year
- New Music - River's Run: Leaving a Legacy, by Rick Rorex
- Alan Bibey Pays Tribute to Herschel Sizemore with Uncle Herschel
- Global Youth Virtual Mandolin Competition Opens Registration for 11th Annual URI Festival
- New in Print and eBook - The Complete Mandolinist Volume 4, by Marilynn Mair
- Isaac Eicher's Fourth Annual Mexico Mandolin Retreat Set for February 24-28, 2027
- Oliver Apitius on Building Premium Mandolins and Finding His Signature Sound
- What's Up with Thirty-Five Dollar Picks? By Daniel Flanigan
Workshops
Mandolin Camps & Workshops of 96 total. Bookmark with this tab open.
- September 29 - Oct. 4 - Choro Camp New England, Marlboro, VT
- October 1 - Dec. 10 - Wernick Method Weekly Jam Class with Bianca Bentz, New Market, MD
- October 2 - Wernick Method Free Jam Class with Leslie Dare and Susan West, Raleigh, NC
- October 2-4 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with Larry Kernagis, Maggie Valley, NC
- October 3 - Wernick Method Jam Class with Aaron Farris, Clinton, AR
- October 5-7 - Wernick Method Weekly Jam Class with Austin Scelzo, Redding, CT
- October 8-11 - DNA Music Camp, Kingston, NM
- October 8-9 - Wernick Method Jam Class at CBA Fall Campout with Mike and Gail Thomas, Lodi, CA
- October 9-10 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with Scott Hopkins, Delanson, NY
- October 9-11 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with Pete Wernick, Longmont, CO
- October 9-11 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with Jodi Harbin, Leslie Dare, and Susan West, Clinton, TN
- October 9-11 - Adiaha's Bluegrass Camp, Germany
- October 11 - John Skehan and Dominic Leslie Mandolin Workshop at Hillberry Music Festival, Eureka Springs, AR
- October 10 - Wernick Method Jam Class with Derek Giles, Makanda, IL
- October 10-11 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with Jay Anderson and Amanda Mullen, Scottsbluff, NE
- October 10-11 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with Al LaMonaca, Calgary, AB, Canada
- October 11 - Nov. 1 - Wernick Method Weekly Jam Class with Jeff Wasbes, Pittsfield, MA
- October 16-18 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with Debbie Wagner, Appleton, WI
- October 17-18 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with John David, Austin, TX
- October 17-19 - Wernick Method Weekend Jam Camp with Larry Kernagis, Monteagle, TN
Interviews
Most recent Mandolin Cafe Interviews. Bookmark page with this tab open.
- 09/21/2026 - The Rise of the Octave Mandolin: From Curiosity to Booming Market, Part 2
- 09/01/2026 - Still Full of Ideas: Darol Anger on Mr Sun and The Idea Guys
- 08/17/2026 - The Rise of the Octave Mandolin: From Curiosity to Booming Market, Part 1
- 08/04/2026 - Finding His Voice: Mike Marshall Returns to His Bluegrass Roots
- 05/26/2026 - Oliver Apitius on Building Premium Mandolins and Finding His Signature Sound
- 05/22/2026 - What's Up with Thirty-Five Dollar Picks? By Daniel Flanigan
- 03/02/2026 - Custom Mandolin Case Designs with the Cody Case Company
- 01/19/2026 - New Music and Interview - La CinquiÃĻme Saison, by Julien Martineau
- 11/03/2025 - An Interview with Token Premium Flatpicks for Guitar and Mandolin Founder Daniel Flanigan
- 10/27/2025 - Builder Profile - Andrew Mowry from Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association Newsletter
- 10/15/2025 - Builder Profile - Will Kimble from Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association Newsletter
- 10/07/2025 - Builder Profile - Fletcher Brock from Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association Newsletter
- 09/21/2025 - St. Louis Music - An Interview with the New Producers of The Loar and The Recording King
- 09/05/2025 - Builder Profile - Joseph Campanella Cleary from Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association
- 08/28/2025 - Builder Profile - Johann Brentrup from Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association Newsletter
- 08/21/2025 - Builder Profile - Paul Duff from Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association Newsletter
- 08/14/2025 - KLOS Guitars Sets Sights on the F-Style Mandolin
- 08/07/2025 - Mike Kemnitzer from the 2015 Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association Newsletter
- 07/24/2025 - A 2015 Interview with Master Builder Don MacRostie of Red Diamond Mandolins
- 07/01/2025 - Joe Brent on the State of Music Labels and AdhyÃĒropa Records
Quick News
- September 24-30: 30% off all Mel Bay titles. Use Discount Code MB30. Good for all titles, all instruments, Books and eBooks.
- Feature interviews with builders and educators in our community: The Rise of the Octave Mandolin: From Curiosity to Booming Market, Part 2.
- News release: Anthony Howell Wins 2026 National Mandolin Championship at Walnut Valley Festival.
- Mandolins and Beer Podcast #323 is Ethan Bush of Arkansauce.
- 2027 Mandolin Workshops, Camps & Clinics being added to our long running Google Maps feature listing by geographical location.
- A brand new feature interview for us by guitar great Grant Gordy - Still Full of Ideas: Darol Anger on Mr Sun and The Idea Guys.
- New music being released soon: Little Storms, by Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground.
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