The instrument played on this track, by Conor McCaffrey, is a mandolin with cherry back and sides, sitka spruce top and maple neck.  
Mandolin handcrafted by Alan Mayers.
Recorded by Sean Og Graham.  Sound path - mic>preamp>AD converter.

Mandolin (Cuz Teahan's)

The instruments on this track are a cherry/spruce mandolin played by Conor McCaffrey (left speaker) and a reclaimed mahogany/spruce mandolin played by Ruadhrai O'Kane (right speaker).  Fadeout includes Ruairi Cunnane playing a maple/cedar acoustic guitar.
Instruments handcrafted by Alan Mayers.
Recorded by Sean Og Graham.  Signal path - mic>preamp>AD Converter

Mandolin duo (Cuz Teahan's)

Ryan O'Donnell playing his 10 string (5 course) archtop bouzouki (cittern) tuned DGDAD low to high.  Cherry back & sides and handcarved european spruce top.
Recorded by Sean Og Graham

Ryan solo Bouzouki (Out the door and over the wall)

Alan Mayers is a musical instrument maker based in Northern Ireland.  He has been involved in instrument making since 1999 and now makes a few instruments a year in his spare time.

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