Eva Scow, “Lake Effect” | Northfield Mandolins
October 22, 2025
Jazz mandolinist improvises on the EleOcto octave mandolin.
Sierra Hull on the EleOcto “Forza” | Northfield Mandolins
August 29, 2025
The contemporary mandolin star demonstrates the new short scale version of Northfield's revolutionary electric octave mandolin.
New Music From Ethan Setiawan: “Encyclopedia Mandolinnica”
By: Dan Gabel
July 25, 2025
Peghead Nation mandolin instructor releases a new album of duets and trios with his mandolin friends, mentors, and heroes.
Tags: Mandolin, Octave Mandolin
Wavelength No. 68 | Northfield Mandolins
June 6, 2025
Northfield's Derek Smith demonstrated a special Wavelength octave mandolin.
AT2 Octave Mandolin | Northfield Mandolins
May 2, 2025
Northfield founder Adrian Bagale discusses the maple version of his company's popular octave mandolin.
Joe K. Walsh Releases “Trust and Love”
By: Dan Gabel
April 10, 2025
A beautiful collection of original compositions from Peghead Nation mandolin and octave mandolin instructor.
New Lessons, Tunes and Techniques for April 2025
By: Dan Gabel
April 2, 2025
Peghead Nation instructors have hours worth of new lessons, tunes, and techniques for you!
New Lessons and Tunes for March 2025
By: Dan Gabel
March 4, 2025
Peghead Nation instructors have new lessons, techniques, and tunes to keep your musical journey on track!
New Lessons, Tunes, and Techniques for February 2025
By: Dan Gabel
February 4, 2025
New Tunes, Lessons, and Techniques from Peghead Nation instructors.
Bourgeois Aged Tone M5O Black-Top Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
December 18, 2024
Joe K. Walsh demos Bourgeois’ new A-style instrument.
Dan Gabel with Chad Manning and Jason Loeks: “The Last Lamplighter”
By: Dan Gabel
December 13, 2024
Peghead Nation President and Co-founder plays an original song with our fiddle instructor during our 10th Anniversary Showcase.
EleOcto with Kym Warner | Northfield Mandolins
October 25, 2024
The Greencards' Kym Warner demonstrates Northfield's electric octave mandolin.
M5O Black-Top Octave Mandolin | Bourgeois Guitars
October 2, 2024
Bourgeois releases an A-style octave mandolin.
Northfield Archtop Octave Mandolin Maple
By: Teja Gerken
July 17, 2024
Peghead Nation instructor Ethan Setiawan demonstrates his octave mandolin.
Northfield Flat Top Octave
By: Teja Gerken
January 17, 2024
Peghead Nation co-founder Dan Gabel and instructor Joe K. Walsh demonstrate Northfield’s popular octave mandolin.
“Somewhere Over The Rainbow” | Northfield Mandolins
January 5, 2024
Nate Roberts performs the Wizard of Oz classic on a Northfield WaveLength octave mandolin.
EleOcto Demo | Northfield Mandolins
December 1, 2023
Adrian Bagale demonstrates the new electric octave mandolin's innovative electronics.
Northfield WaveLength
By: Teja Gerken
October 4, 2023
John Reischman demonstrates Northfield’s new compact octave mandolin.
Wavelength Octave Mandolin | Northfield Mandolins
August 24, 2023
Northfield's Adrian Bagale and Derek Smith discuss the company's new short-scale octave mandolin.
Joe K. Walsh and John Mailander, “Tennessee Waltz” | Northfield Mandolins
July 31, 2023
Peghead Nation instructor Joe K. Walsh plays Northfield's new electric octave mandolin in a duet with fiddler John Mailander.
Shubb Fine Tune Capo on Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
June 14, 2023
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates using Shubb’s yoke-style capo on a Northfield octave mandolin.
Roger Tallroth, “The Pearl Polska” | Northfield Mandolins
May 11, 2023
The former Väsen guitarist plays one of his original tunes on a Northfield Flat Top octave mandolin.
Jake Howard and Grant Flick: “Morning Breaks” | Northfield Mandolins
July 22, 2022
An instrumental duet played on a pair of Northfield Archtop and Flattop Octave Mandolins.
Octave Mandolin Woods | Northfield Mandolins
June 9, 2022
Northfield's Derek Smith demonstrates three flattop octave mandolins with different wood combinations.
Walnut Flat Top Octave Mandolin | Northfield Mandolins
September 30, 2021
Ethan Setiawan demonstrates a cool octave mandolin at the Music Emporium.
Tags: Northfield, Octave Mandolin
Flattop Octave Mandolin | Northfield Mandolins
April 30, 2021
Elderly Instruments demonstrates a great option for a low-tuned eight-string.
New Course! Octave Mandolin with Joe K. Walsh Now Available
By: Dan Gabel
April 1, 2021
Learn to transfer what you know on the mandolin to its bigger cousin, with lessons in technique, accompaniment, and great tunes.
Tags: Mandolin, Octave Mandolin
Jayson Bowerman Bambino
By: Teja Gerken
January 25, 2021
John Reischman demonstrates his flattop octave mandolin.
Sierra Hull: “Grey Owl” | Northfield Mandolins
January 23, 2021
Sierra Hull plays a fiddle tune on her Northfield octave mandolin.
Sarah Jarosz: “Build Me Up From Bones” | Northfield Mandolins
July 29, 2020
The songwriter, singer, and multi-instrumentalist performs live at the Marshall Mandolin Summit.
Northfield Archtop Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
May 20, 2020
Joe K. Walsh demonstrates his archtop guitar–inspired octave mandolin.
Weber Bitterroot F20-O Octave Mandolin | Elderly Instruments
November 21, 2018
A beautiful octave mandolin with a traditional F-style body, and a big, sweet sound.
Northfield Archtop Octave Mandolins
May 3, 2017
Northfield’s Adrian Beagle tells the story of the company’s unique octave mandolin model. Demonstrated by Mike Marshall and Emory Lester.
Clark GOM175 Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
April 20, 2017
John Mailander demonstrates his archtop guitar–inspired octave mandolin.
Weber Cutaway Red River Octave Mandolin
By: Teja Gerken
November 10, 2016
Archtop guitar-shaped octave mandolin has stunning looks and rich tone.
