Stefan Sobell Wide Neck Handmade Mandolin with Hard Case - Commission Sale
Built in the 1990's, this is a fine example of Stefan Sobell's craftsmanship, featuring a Solid German Spruce Top with Solid High Figured Maple Back and Sides. This mandolin also has a wider body and wider neck (see full specifications below).
Shop sale recommended.
Used. Excellent condition. Supplied with a deluxe hard case (Carlton style).
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Description
More information about Stefan Sobell
History
I built my first mandolin in the early 1970s. I based it on the citterns I’d been building for a couple of years; it was really a miniature cittern, with its relatively large body and rosewood back and sides. It was sometimes described as ‘being suitable for Celtic music’, which I disagreed with; I feel it is suitable for many kinds of music. Over the years I added a smaller bodied model and changed my standard body wood from rosewood to Birdseye maple, with a carved arched back. Not only do I love the look of this wood, it gives a firm resonant sound that is a little closer to traditional mandolin sound, rather than sounding more like a miniature cittern.
Sound
The two mandolin sizes have a similar sound, with the smaller bodied mandolin having perhaps a stronger treble and the larger bodied a stronger bass; much as you’d expect, really. They are not Bluegrass mandolins, they don’t have the throaty chop that suits Bluegrass so well; they have a smoother sound, clear and full with musical bass and treble, good volume, and just the right amount of sustain.
Specification
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Product Type
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mandolin
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Mandolin Type
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Mandolin
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Body
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Body Shape
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A-Style (Teardrop)
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Body Soundhole Shape
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F-Holes
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Build Type
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All Solid
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Instrument Top
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German Spruce
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Hand Carved
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Yes
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Tailpiece
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Sobell
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Bridge
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Ebony
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Neck
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Neck Material
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Mahogany
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Fretboard
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Ebony
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Nut Material
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Bone
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Nut Width
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1 1/4" (32mm)
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Truss Rod Fitted
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Yes
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Number of Frets
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17
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Scale Length
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14" 1/4 (362mm)
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Headstock
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Headstock Type
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Solid
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Headstock Overlay
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Ebony
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Tuning Pegs
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Closed geared side tuners
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Tuner Buttons
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Chrome
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Finish
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Colour
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Natural
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Finish
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Gloss
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Other
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Right or Left Handed
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Right Handed
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Supplied with Case/Gig Bag
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Hard Case
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Country of Manufacture
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Used Status
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Availability
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SOLD
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Used Instrument
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Used
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