Breedlove Crossover OO Mandolin

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The Breedlove Crossover OO is an elegant mandolin with a wider nut and radiused fretboard to help guitarists get comfortable with the instrument.

The Breedlove Crossover OO Mandolin is designed as the go-to instrument for guitarists wishing to add depth to their repertoire by learning to play the mandolin. This carved, solid-top mandolin features a wider nut width and a radiused fretboard -- inspired by the Breedlove Custom Shop -- for exceptional comfort and playability at an affordable price. This is the optimal instrument for guitar players looking to expand their skills by picking up the mandolin.

Body Shape

The Breedlove O body is an elegant rendition of the traditional teardrop "A" body shape that has typified mandolin style from Celtic to bluegrass.

Woods

The solid, carved Sitka spruce top is complemented by the carved maple back and sides -- a timeless combination that produces exceptional resonance, projection and musicality.

Neck

The semi-gloss finish on this handcrafted neck provides the most comfortable and fastest playing neck possible by preventing hand binding from the sticky texture of a full-gloss finish.

Fretboard and Nut Width

The radiused rosewood fretboard is optimized for comfort and playability, and the 1 3/16" nut width provides wider string spacing for faster, easier chording.

Soundhole

The oval hole provides a rich, full voice that blends well with other instruments in a band or ensemble.

Aesthetic Elements

This mandolin features a semi-gloss black finish with an ivoroid body binding on the top and back that protect the instrument and provide an elegant contrast read more to the classic black top, back and sides.

Set-Up and Quality Assurance in Bend, Oregon USA

Breedlove's comprehensive quality control process provides the player with an instrument that will play great right out of the box.

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Breedlove players around the world can attest: With consistent, proper care, your Breedlove will give you a lifetime of service -- and inspiration.
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- Body: Breedlove O
- Sound Hole: O
- Top: Solid, carved Sitka spruce
- Back and Sides: Carved maple
- Neck: Maple with semi-gloss finish
- Body Finish: Semi-gloss - Black
- Nut Width: Bone 1 3/16"
- Fingerboard: Radiused East Indian rosewood
- Peghead Veneer: Rosewood
- Binding: Ivoroid
- Bridge: Rosewood
- Tuners: Nickel with black buttons
- Body Depth: 1 13/16"
- Body Width: 10 1/16"
- Body Length: 12 7/8"
- Weight: 2 lbs

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 877-800-4848

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (4 ratings)
Submitted January 4, 2015 by Donna S in Georgetown, ME

"Wow!"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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I was impressed first with the packaging - three boxes and a half, paper and bubble wrap, plastic bag. Nothing was going to hurt this short of a truck running over it. The quality of workmanship, wood, set up - amazing! I don't know how to play it yet, but just handling it and plucking at the strings I can make sounds better than a couple I'd tried at a music store. BTW the store wanted to price match, but couldn't do it. They buy them for more. Truss rod, coated strings, beautiful finish and detail. I'm allergic to nickel, so the strings on the Breedlove are D’Addario EXP74 - coated so perfect for me. Was able to go online and learn G, C, D chords and play them easily...now for more! I was scared to commit to an online purchase of a mandolin, but I'm happy that I did. Oh, and I ordered it on Wednesday and it arrived on Saturday morning! Amazing!

Musical Background:

Singing only...

Musical Style:

Christian, Celtic, folk
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