Alto Mandola – CGDA Tuning – Solid Wood Construction – Laquered Finish
Discover the warm, balanced sound of this Mandola RG II, made by HORA in Romania. Designed as an alto mandola, this instrument features traditional CGDA tuning, a comfortable 402 mm scale, and a classical body shape.
Built with a solid spruce top, solid maple back, and maple neck and sides, this mandola offers a clear, resonant tone suitable for folk, classical, ensemble, and traditional acoustic music. Its natural matte finish preserves the simple character and visible grain of the wood.
| Instrument type | Mandola RG II |
| Condition | New |
| Size | 4/4 |
| Body | Classical |
| Scale length | 402 mm |
| Top | Solid spruce |
| Back | Solid maple |
| Neck and sides | Maple |
| Color | Natural |
| Finish | Laquered |
| Recommended tuning | CGDA – Alto Mandola |
| Optional electronics | 3-band graphic equalizer available on request at extra cost |
| Country of origin | Romania |
This mandola can be equipped with a 3-band graphic equalizer on request at additional cost. Please contact us before purchasing if you would like the instrument supplied with the optional electronics.
Each instrument is made from genuine natural wood. Grain pattern, wood figure, and color tone may vary from one instrument to another. The mandola received will be the same model and will have the specifications described in this listing, but its natural appearance may differ slightly from the photographs. These variations are normal characteristics of wood and make every instrument individual.
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Secure Packaging: Each instrument is shipped in mint condition, carefully wrapped in protective bubble wrap and secured with polystyrene plates at the top and bottom. A tracking number is provided.
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If the instrument arrives damaged or is lost during transportation, the buyer must report the issue to the local postal or courier service and obtain a claim registration number. Please inspect the package and instrument upon delivery.
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With almost 60 years of tradition, HORA is one of Europe's largest manufacturers of bowed, plucked, and folk musical instruments. Based in Romania, HORA uses spruce and maple from the Romanian Carpathian Mountains, naturally seasoned for 5–10 years.
Water-based lacquers are used on many instruments to preserve the natural qualities of the wood and support an open, powerful sound. HORA produces mandolas, mandolins, Irish bouzoukis, octave mandolins, cobzas, domras, balalaikas, dulcimers, psalteries, cimbaloms, panflutes, guitars, and bowed instruments.
HORA musical instruments are manufactured under an ISO 9001 quality management system and are designed for beginners, experienced players, and professional musicians.