Description

Experience the rich heritage of Portuguese music with the Hora M1085 Portuguese Mandolin I, a beautifully handcrafted instrument made in Romania and paired with a protective gig bag for convenient portability. Combining traditional craftsmanship with high-quality tonewoods, this mandolin is perfect for folk, classical, and ethnic music styles.

Built with a solid spruce top and flat solid maple back and sides, the M1085 delivers a bright, clear tone with excellent projection. The maple neck ensures reliable playability, while the acacia fretboard offers a smooth, natural playing feel. Carefully constructed using tonewoods seasoned for 5–10 years from the Romanian Carpathians and finished in eco-friendly water-based lacquer, this mandolin resonates with rich, open tonal qualities.

Whether you’re practicing at home or performing on stage, the included padded bag ensures your instrument is well-protected on the go.

Key Features:

• Handcrafted in Romania using traditional techniques and naturally seasoned Carpathian tonewoods.

• Solid Spruce Top for a warm, dynamic response.

• Flat Solid Maple Back & Sides offering clarity and brightness in tone.

• Acacia Fretboard for a refined feel and smooth playability.

• Water-Based Lacquer Finish allows the wood to resonate freely, producing a more open and powerful sound.

• Mother-of-Pearl Style Tuners enhance tuning stability and add a touch of elegance.

• Includes Gig Bag for secure and convenient transport.

  Specifications:

  • Top: Solid Spruce

  • Back: Flat Solid Maple

  • Neck: Maple

  • Sides: Maple

  • Fretboard: Acacia

  • Finish: Natural (Eco-Friendly Water-Based Lacquer)

  • Tuning: G–D–A–E (double courses: gg–d’d’–a’a’–e”e”)

  • Strings: 8

  • Size: 4/4 (Full Size)

  • Scale Length: 33.2 cm

  • Nut Width: 3 cm

  • Body Width: 27 cm

  • Body Depth (Height): 7.7 cm

  • Total Length: 63 cm

  • Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg

  • Included Accessories: Padded Gig Bag