{"product_id":"gibson-k-1-mandocello-1914-3697","title":"Gibson K-1 Mandocello (1914)","description":"Gibson K-1 Model Mandocello (1914), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, amber top, dark stain back and sides finish, birch back and sides, spruce top, mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA lovely \"pumpkin top\" Mandocello from the period when Gibson was defining the market for these mandolin family instruments. In the 1910's, Gibson instruments were only available from licensed teacher-agents, and were often purchased on time with a lesson plan. Often the students would play in the teacher's fretted orchestra, and the mandocello was crucial to achieving a full sound in these ensembles. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComparatively few were sold compared to mandolins, however, and the mandocello from any era is a comparative rarity. Often under-appreciated, mandocellos have a totally unique sound and are useful for a wide range of playing styles, some yet to be explored! This is a K-1, Gibson's plainest mandocello, but still an expensive instrument when new.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 37 3\/4 in. (95.9 cm.), 14 1\/8 in. (35.9 cm.) width, and 3 1\/4 in. (8.2 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 3\/4 in. (629 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5\/8 in. (41 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcellent playing example with a particularly deep well rounded sound. There is a very old added overspray to the top and back; all hardware is complete and original including the oft-missing pickguard. One repaired top crack from the soundhole on the treble side of the fingerboard; several small sealed side cracks. Overall a very nice player. Generally Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853254447244,"sku":"3697","price":3800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_0b142b51-6532-46a4-9f67-216d00d3af2a.jpg?v=1774332245","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-k-1-mandocello-1914-3697","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}