A complete Gibson H-1 Mandola direct from the age of the Mandolin Orchestra. Pumpkin top, with maple back and sides. Original hardware present includes tuners, bone nut, and tailpiece cover w/ "The Gibson" script inlay. No pickguard. Finish checking present throughout, some playing wear on the back of the neck, there are a few small dings present as well most notably a chip off the center back of the neck by the heel. Finish has worn down in the area where the pickguard mounts on the side. Two repaired cracks on either side of the mandola's back are apparent as well. Newer chipboard case included in the sale.