Northfield Archtop Octave Mandolins
Northfield’s Adrian Beagle tells the story of the company’s unique octave mandolin model. Demonstrated by Mike Marshall and Emory Lester.
May 3, 2017
Northfield Mandolins’ Adrian Bagale talks about how their team developed Northfield’s unique archtop octave mandolins. Mandolin masters Mike Marshall and Emory Lester play the instruments.
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