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The Pono Octave Difference
The KR Strings/Pono Octave Mandolin combines the sustain and tonal depth of an X braced flat top with the neck and fingering of a double strung octave mandolin. Tuned mandolin style in double courses -G D A E or guitar style- D G B E, the only limit is your own imagination. Available in Tenor body size with 23" scale, or Terz body size with 21.5" scale.
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