Gibson K-2 Model Carved Top Mandocello (1913), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, black top, dark stained back and sides finish, birch back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck, original black hard shell case.
Overall length is 38 3/8 in. (97.5 cm.), 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm.) width, and 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 24 1/2 in. (622 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5/8 in. (41 mm.). An excellent player's K-2. The black-top finish is original with some added French polishing; there is one long repaired back crack and a slight old separation on the center seam. No other visible cracks or major repairs. The tuners are original but are reverse-mounted in the modern shaft-above gear position, a common change. The tailpiece is a later replacement in the proper style, the bridge is a modern adjustable archtop guitar unit. Neck and frets very nice, this is a fine-toned K-2 with a round deep sound. Includes a worn but functional original HSC. Overall Very Good + Condition.
