There is a big difference in price just to let you know, the Weber is twice the price but it sounds a bit more mellow and softer sound. it be nice to know how the guy that was playing it as to which one was nicer and feel to play, As to the Eastman i got and i love it. but then again i have not tried the other, Take care
The dark one sounds much better and has better intonation up the neck. listen to the light one around 2 15 and compare it to the same phrase on the dark one just before it. It has more balanced tone and richer overtones. That is to my ears anyway.
As we mandolin players know, a mandoin has a scale length of 14" or 13 7/8th. A mandola is about 16" if I am correct. An OM can be around 21, 22, or near 23". Several years ago I built myself an E-OM with a 21" scale because my fingers are not as long as other people, it seems. The fingering is a bit different, it seems, and requires more practice to play well. I had played guitar for many decades, but the tuning of the strings was different as well. Either way, the OM is a fascinating instrument.
I’d go with the Weber for picking, Eastman for strumming. Which is pretty consistent with my taste in other instruments when choosing between mahogany (dark) and maple (bright) tone woods.
The Weber was strongest in the beginning, but it’s as if the Eastman just said “nope, I’ve got this”… the Weber became muddy while the Eastman was articulate. I must admit I was surprised at the outcome.
Surprised how muddy the Weber was. My friend has an excellent Weber mandolin that beats my Eastman mando, but this Eastman octave is so much clearer than the Weber octave.
Every instrument is an individual! We do also try to stress that hearing them in person will always be a better comparison than a CZcams video. Ultimately, we just try to show that both of these are great Octave Mandos!
Octave mandolin is the tenor version of the mandolin just like the irish tenor banjo and also the tenor violin whereas normal mandolin as in bluegrass band is the alto ones.
I expected more from the Weber.. almost sounds like the intonation is off as he plays up the fret board. Not that I like the Eastman.. which is a bit to boxy. Pass on both. :(
This folks is the way to do a comparison. Great job Maple Street - will visit the store.
I like the brighter, crisper sound of the Eastman. The Weber is good too, but I prefer the Eastman.
There is a big difference in price just to let you know, the Weber is twice the price but it sounds a bit more mellow and softer sound. it be nice to know how the guy that was playing it as to which one was nicer and feel to play, As to the Eastman i got and i love it. but then again i have not tried the other, Take care
The Weber is actually over five times the price. $750 to $4,000.
The dark one sounds much better and has better intonation up the neck. listen to the light one around 2 15 and compare it to the same phrase on the dark one just before it. It has more balanced tone and richer overtones. That is to my ears anyway.
Would like to have heard each instrument played doing a slow melodic tune. I think it brings out the best in the Octave mandolin.
As we mandolin players know, a mandoin has a scale length of 14" or 13 7/8th. A mandola is about 16" if I am correct. An OM can be around 21, 22, or near 23". Several years ago I built myself an E-OM with a 21" scale because my fingers are not as long as other people, it seems. The fingering is a bit different, it seems, and requires more practice to play well. I had played guitar for many decades, but the tuning of the strings was different as well. Either way, the OM is a fascinating instrument.
I think the big difference is between maple and mahogany - take your pick
The Eastman sounds so much better. Kind of surprised given the price difference. But I love Eastman guitars, too!
Nice demo! I think I'm sold on the Eastman.
I’d go with the Weber for picking, Eastman for strumming. Which is pretty consistent with my taste in other instruments when choosing between mahogany (dark) and maple (bright) tone woods.
And I thought I could play. Yea Nick....sweet!
Eastman are incredible...I have two
Nice comparison. Love some Octave. Thanks.
The Weber was strongest in the beginning, but it’s as if the Eastman just said “nope, I’ve got this”… the Weber became muddy while the Eastman was articulate. I must admit I was surprised at the outcome.
I prefer the Eastman. Sounds prettier, and more clear.
The weber would have sounded nicer if it was in tune lol
My ears prefer the EASTMAN as it sounds more bassy.
Surprised how muddy the Weber was. My friend has an excellent Weber mandolin that beats my Eastman mando, but this Eastman octave is so much clearer than the Weber octave.
Every instrument is an individual! We do also try to stress that hearing them in person will always be a better comparison than a CZcams video. Ultimately, we just try to show that both of these are great Octave Mandos!
Nick could make a cigar box sound good but the eastman sounds better I've played one but it doesn't have the mellow of my Pono OM.
The octave mandolin is the lower tenor member of the mandolin family together with the mandocello.
The Weber is a LOT better. This is a true apples to apples comparison as they are both A style.
An octave mandolin is a mandolin tuned one octave below normal mandolin and a mandocello is a mandola tuned one octave below normal mandola.
I LOVE the eastman
I like the Weber , To me it just has much more tone
Eastman sounds more like what I think an octave should sound like.
Octave mandolin is the tenor version of the mandolin just like the irish tenor banjo and also the tenor violin whereas normal mandolin as in bluegrass band is the alto ones.
They are close but the Weber wins for me.
The Weber sounds more guitar-like to my ears.
Dose the difference in scale length make one easier to play then the other?
Not necessarily, though some may find the added tension from the longer scale length a tad tougher to play.
This sounds like Cannibals by Mark Knopfler
Do these have carved backs?
The Weber sounds much more refined and centered to me.
I expected more from the Weber.. almost sounds like the intonation is off as he plays up the fret board. Not that I like the Eastman.. which is a bit to boxy. Pass on both. :(
Which is your favorite octave mandolin then? I’m looking to buy one
Sounds like the MD 305 wins
I'm looking and I'm paying Cash
Eastman sounds better to me.
No
Pity he cant strum