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H4 - 0003 1920 Gibson H-4
Mandola EXC - This is a fine example of
Gibsons finest mandola up until the introduction of the H-5. And many
folks prefer the sound of these round hole H-4 models. This one with serial #61471 dates to 1920 and
the original tuning pegs
with their beautiful marbelized buttons
also conform to that period as do the tailpiece and bridge. But the original finish is lacquer which
Gibson didn't start using until 1925. So this instrument was probably
assembled and the stain applied in 1920 and then finished and sold in
1925 or 26. At any rate the sunburst spruce top is gorgeous even
without its pickguard and the sunburst maple back and sides are likewise. The
entire instrument is crack free with only very minor dings here and
there and an almost invisible headstock scroll repair. Beautiful double flower pot on the headstock and the original hard shell case is in
pretty nice shape too.
Price: $8250.00
ON HOLD
MC - 00014 1938 Epiphone De
Luxe Mandocello Conversion VG Now here is a
unique piece. A standard 1938 Epiphone De Luxe "Masterbilt" guitar
serial # 12690 that has been converted to a way cool mandocello. Nut
width is 1 1/2 inches and very comfortable. Bridge is adjusted all the
way down but the action is fine and the thing is great fun to play.
Scale length is 25 5/8 inches and it's got the big 17 1/4" lower bout
for the big sound. Solid spruce sunburst top with the classy bound f-
holes and "honest play wear" especially where the pickguard once
resided but no cracks. Looks like it probably had a pickup glued on to
it for awhile below the end of the pearl cloud inlayed
fingerboard. Nice flamey maple sunburst back and five piece laminated
flame maple neck the heel of which has been
painted black after a repair which has left a tell tale line running through the
screw hole left from a previous strap button. And there's the plugged
1/4" jack hole in the usual location on the lower side. Gorgeous inlaid
asymetrical peghead and
new 4 in a line gold tuning
pegs. The conversion retained the original Frequensator tailpiece
and uses ingenious little
holders which make it relatively easy to re-string. And it still resides in its original Lifton (Built like a
Fortress) pink plush lined
hard shell case with the classic embossed "E" on the inner
side of the lid. I suppose it's possible that there might have been a special
order or two in 1938 for Epiphone De Luxe mandocellos but I sure haven't
seen one. So I think this is the only game in town folks.
Price: $3250.00
To contact Players Vintage Instruments, e-mail us at info@vintageinstruments.com
Or telephone: 415-669-1107 West Coast Time
Or write to: Box 445, Inverness, Ca. 94937
Lowell Levinger - Proprietor
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