• An early 20th century instrument, this Gibson H-1 Mandola has a pumpkin finish on bound spruce top, dark finish on birch back and sides, and a bound ebony fingerboard. It has an oval soundhole with a multi-ring rosette. Other features include a raised plastic pickguard, Brazilian rosewood mandolin bridge, and 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons. Original hard shell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA. 


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    Condition Notes: previous overspray on back, needs new bridge, refret, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 30624 FON 3146
  • 1916
  • Original pumpkin finish on bound spruce top
  • Bound oval soundhole, wood "rope" rosette
  • Dark finish and overspray on birch back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with treble extension, pearl dot inlays
  • 10th fret dot moved to 9th fret, filled
  • 21 frets, 1-5/16" nut, 15-1/2" scale
  • "V" neck profile
  • Original raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Adjustable compensated Brazilian rosewood mandolin bridge (needs archtop bridge)
  • Logo on modified tailpiece cover
  • Newer nut
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners (ivoroid buttons)
  • Paddle peghead overlay features slanted pearl "the Gibson" logo inlay
  • Currently strung for mandolin tuning G,D,A,E
  • Original hard shell case (lavender lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson H-1 Mandola (1916)

Gibson H-1 Mandola (1916)

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SKU: 90U-220620

$1,700 USD
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An early 20th century instrument, this Gibson H-1 Mandola has a pumpkin finish on bound spruce top, dark finish on birch back and sides, and a bound ebony fingerboard. It has an oval soundhole with a multi-ring rosette. Other features include a raised plastic pickguard, Brazilian rosewood mandolin bridge, and 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons. Original hard shell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA. 

This product is in Fair Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: previous overspray on back, needs new bridge, refret, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
More Details

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 30624 FON 3146
  • 1916
  • Original pumpkin finish on bound spruce top
  • Bound oval soundhole, wood "rope" rosette
  • Dark finish and overspray on birch back and sides
  • Mahogany neck
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with treble extension, pearl dot inlays
  • 10th fret dot moved to 9th fret, filled
  • 21 frets, 1-5/16" nut, 15-1/2" scale
  • "V" neck profile
  • Original raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Adjustable compensated Brazilian rosewood mandolin bridge (needs archtop bridge)
  • Logo on modified tailpiece cover
  • Newer nut
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners (ivoroid buttons)
  • Paddle peghead overlay features slanted pearl "the Gibson" logo inlay
  • Currently strung for mandolin tuning G,D,A,E
  • Original hard shell case (lavender lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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