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Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
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Gibson K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)

Vintage

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

Whether filling out the mandolin orchestra or providing the low end in an acoustic Americana jam, there is nothing quite like the rich, authoritative voice of a 110-year old Gibson mandocello!

K-2 mandocellos are rare enough as it is. A great sounding, player-grade instrument is all the sweeter a find! This mandocello has seen just two homes over the last 40+ years, having seen years of service in a mandolin orchestra.

This is a great example, one of the better sounding mandocellos we have had come through the shop. A well repaired, very old headstock crack, replacement clamshell tailpiece, light fretwear, and honest play wear are the important condition notes.

Maybe you are inspired by Mike Marshall's arrangements of Bach's magnificent solo cello works (very much worth a listen!) or just looking to hear chords and fiddle tunes in sumptuously low registers. If you have been on the hunt for one of these instruments, and not in need of an "all original" collector-grade find, this is a wonderful sounding example sure to deliver tonally.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Carved Spruce
Back & Sides Birch
Fingerboard Ebony
Bridge Ebony
Binding Ivoroid
Tailpiece Non original clamshell
Tuners Engraved Handel
Neck Carve Deep V
Scale Length 25"
Nut width: 1 9/16"
Case Non original Yamaha badge (guitar)hardshell
Serial # 22986
Headstock Repaired headstock crack
Tailpiece Replaced
Finish Standard wear

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 K-2 Mandocello (USED, 1914)
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