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Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
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Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)

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Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent

This is certainly one of the cleaner H2 Mandolas we've had come through the shop, and it would be a worthy choice for anyone looking for a mandola with all the vibe and tone of an old Gibson.

This 1919 H2 mandola is as gorgeous sounding (and looking!) an example of 'teens Gibson craftsmanship as you're likely to find. At over 100 years of age, it remains in excellent, crack-free condition with original pickguard, tailpiece and hardshell case. As you'd expect from an oval-hole instrument of this age, the tone is full and round, with a liveliness of response that makes it hard to put down. The original frets have plenty of life left, and playability is very good up and down the neck after a fresh setup. This is certainly one of the cleaner H2 Mandolas we've had come through the shop, and it would be a worthy choice for anyone looking for a mandola with all the vibe and tone of an old Gibson.

This mandola is priced with it's original hardshell case, which remains in very good condition. On consignment.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Carved Spruce
Back & Sides Carved Birch
Fingerboard Ebony
Bridge Ebony
Headstock The Gibson Inlay w/ Fleur-de-lis
Pickguard Original
Tailpiece Original Engraved Gibson
Binding Ivoroid top binding
Finish Red Sunburst
Carve 'Teens V profile
Nut Width 1 5/16"
Frets Original
Fingerboard Non-radiused
Case Original Hard Case
Serial # 53132

Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.

Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.

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Gibson H2 Mandola Red Sunburst (USED, 1919)
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