{"product_id":"gibson-h-1-carved-top-mandola-1913-5662","title":"Gibson H-1 Carved Top Mandola (1913)","description":"Gibson H-1 Model Carved Top Mandola (1913), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, natural top, dark back and sides finish, birch back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an absolutely great sounding natural-topped H-1 with a smooth chunky tone. These early 20th Century Gibson mandolas are fairly rare, even in the 1910's they were hardly ever seen outside the confines of the mandolin orchestras. This one is just celebrating its 100th birthday and remains an excellent sounding instrument for a variety of styles, some of which are still waiting to be discovered!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 28 in. (71.1 cm.), 11 1\/4 in. (28.6 cm.) wide, and 2 in. (5.1 cm.) in depth, measured at rib. Scale length is 15 1\/2 in. (394 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/8 in. (35 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA most lovely example -- all original finish and hardware. Some light wear but not much evidence of use for its 100 years on earth. One very tightly repaired crack by the bass side of the fingerboard and a few dings to the board itself, but no other damage or repair evident. This is absolutely the finest sounding H-1 we have had, with a very powerful tone and plenty of projection. Includes a very fine OHSC. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853296455820,"sku":"5662","price":3250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_72ea41ad-19d0-4624-8a30-4405d55f9f88.jpg?v=1774333491","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-h-1-carved-top-mandola-1913-5662","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}