The original Barebones Octave Mandolin is back. We’ve taken our earlier, popular teardrop style and added the internal design and layout of the “Crown” model to create a stunning series of instruments.

TRAD II STANDARD OCTAVE MANDOLIN  19-5/8″ scale
TRAD II STANDARD OCTAVE MANDOLIN 19-5/8″ scale

Trad II series.

Our Trad II Octave Mandolins are a real head turner without fancy accoutrements. With high quality Grover tuners and a two way adjustable truss rod, this is a great sounding instrument with classic style and elegance in its simplicity, at a very affordable price.
Tuned GDAE, the 19-5/8" scale makes for easy melody playing.
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$1,350.00 Add to cart
TRAD II BANJOLA – Sapele top – Floating Bridge
TRAD II BANJOLA – Sapele top – Floating Bridge

Trad II Banjola with floating bridge 

At Barebones we strive to add to our range of quality instruments on offer.
Not an easy instrument to find, we were commissioned to custom build a banjola late last year. It was so successful that we have now included it in our list of production models.
With a superb action and dulcimer like sound our banjola's give the 5 string banjo player whole new avenues to explore through beautiful, melodic tones with wonderful sustain and strong voice.
 
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$1,295.00 Add to cart
Sale! TRAD ROYALE MANDOLIN – Spruce top
TRAD ROYALE MANDOLIN – Spruce top

A beautiful example of our Trad Mandolin in Royale grade. 

The large deep body combined with a slightly wider neck profile make these great mandolins for tune players. Classic, select woods solid back and sides and our floating pick-guard for a stunning look. This has very nice action,clear bright tops and warm rounded bass making this a great Barebones Mandolin.    
 
$1,150.00 Add to cart
WATERVIEW TRAD II DULCI-LIN – 19-5/8″ scale RIGHT HAND
WATERVIEW TRAD II DULCI-LIN – 19-5/8″ scale RIGHT HAND

New for 2022, we present our Trad II series "Dulci-lin".

Produced with quality solid woods and Cedar top, our new grade Trad II Dulci-lin has the great sound you've been looking for. Right-handed model when played upright, (left hand when played horizontal on lap or table).
Tuned open D, the 19-5/8" scale makes for easy playing (other tunings possible) The Cedar top giving a rich tone and surprising projection.
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$950.00 Add to cart
TRAD II SLIMLINE BARITONE UKULELE – NZ Kauri with Cedar top
TRAD II SLIMLINE BARITONE UKULELE – NZ Kauri with Cedar top

Our popular Trad II design with a slimline body, combined with the internal design of the "Crown" model Ukuleles.

The NZ native Kauri back & sides create a stunning looking instrument. All solid woods, the cedar top producing an astounding tone with great sustain and depth. A SHORT DEMONSTRATION VIDEO OF SIMILAR MODEL AVAILABLE AT: Facebook
$850.00 Add to cart