AT2 Octave Mandolin | Northfield Mandolins
Northfield founder Adrian Bagale discusses the maple version of his company's popular octave mandolin.
First introduced about a decade ago, Northfield’s octave mandolins have become some of the most popular choices for players looking for this instrument type. The instruments are available in flattop and archtop versions, and several wood combinations and finishes. In this video, Northfield founder Adrian Bagale demonstrates and discusses an AT2, which is the maple-backed vversion of the archtop model.
Check out Peghead Nation’s Octave Mandolin course with Joe K. Walsh, as well as Ethan Setiawan demoing his AT2.
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