UK based makers of octave mandolas.

VimFuego

Once the move is completed I'm fancying giving myself a couple of musical treats, I've already been in touch with some dealers about getting myself a nice fiddle and bow, but I also fancy an octave mandola, so was wondering about UK makers. I'm aware of Paul Hathaway, so was wondering who else is out there. I know there are a few, small makers who do them.

Epsilon

Fylde, Oakwood, Sobell and Phil Davidson spring to mind.

paganskins

Also Tobin www.tobininstruments.co.uk

stuartryanmusic

Worth talking to Richard Osborne, he makes beautiful mandolins, mandalas etc (as well as great guitars) 

grayn

I can highly recommend Steve Agnew.
https://www.steveagnew.com/other-instruments

earwighoney

grayn said:

I can highly recommend Steve Agnew.
https://www.steveagnew.com/other-instruments

I totally forgot about this maker, I played one of his guitars in Wunjo about 5-8 years ago and it was exceptional.

RickLucas

http://www.colinkendallguitars.co.uk/

Bidley

I have a mandolin by Richard Bartram. Brilliant guy and makes great instruments.

grahambythesea

 Mine was made by Robin Greenwood whose workshop is near Poole, Dorset. I’d highly recommend him and for hand made not overly expensive. He’s a nice bloke to deal with too!

VimFuego

grahambythesea said:

 Mine was made by Robin Greenwood whose workshop is near Poole, Dorset. I’d highly recommend him and for hand made not overly expensive. He’s a nice bloke to deal with too!

does he have a website? I googled and he seems to have some pretty serious players using his instruments, but couldn't see a website.

rze99

Did you see Bill Bailey demo his on the Graham Norton Show?

TTony

VimFuego said:

 I'm aware of Paul Hathaway, 

He'd get my vote - though he's the only one I know!  Nice guy, builds all sorts, and knows what he's doing without shouting about it.  Naturally, I went out to see him one lunchtime, and left with a strange-shaped gig bag under my arm.