Blue Book of Guitar Values Logo - Icon
shopping_cart menu
Menu
Guitar Values Books Pricing FAQs Contact Us
Login

/

Get Started

Mandola Models (H-Series)

Mandolas are tuned down a fifth below the standard mandolin, which are tuned the same as a four string tenor guitar. Gibson mandola model designs are all based off of popular mandolin designs. Mandolas started with a width of 12 in. and in 1908, went to a width of 11 in.

Models (5)

Model H

View Details
- symmetrical A-style body shape, various wood types, oval soundhole with colored rosette, 20-fret ebony fingerboard with dot inlay, paddle shape peghead, four-per-side tuners, available in Golden Orange or Brown finish, mfg. 1902 only.
The Model H is the mandola version of the Model A mandolin.
Dummy Table

Unlock full access to Blue Book

You are currently viewing the free portion of the Blue Book of Guitar Values. To unlock full access, choose a subscription for more benefits including access to all guitar values, pricing history, create a collection and more!

Choose a Plan

Model H-1

View Details
- symmetrical various wood types, oval soundhole with two wood ring inlays, pickguard, top and back body binding, ebony fingerboard with dot inlays and binding, paddle-shaped peghead with inlays, four-per-side tuners, available in Golden Orange finish, mfg. 1902-1936.
The Model H-1 is the mandola version of the Model A-1 and A-2 mandolins. This model was introduced with features of the A-2 mandolin. In 1908, it corresponded to the A-1 mandolin with the treble side of the fingerboard extended. In 1918, it changed back to correspond to the A-2 mandolin. In 1922, a two-ring wood inlay around the soundhole was introduced. In 1925, Black finish was introduced. In 1927, it changed to correspond with the A model mandolin.
Dummy Table

Unlock full access to Blue Book

You are currently viewing the free portion of the Blue Book of Guitar Values. To unlock full access, choose a subscription for more benefits including access to all guitar values, pricing history, create a collection and more!

Choose a Plan

Model H-2

View Details
- symmetrical A-style body shape, various wood types, oval soundhole with binding, pickguard with ornamental inlay, ebony fingerboard with dot inlay, top and back single body binding, paddle-shaped peghead with inlay, four-per-side tuners, available in Black, Golden Orange, or Sunburst finish, mfg. 1902-1922.
The Model H-2 is the mandola version of the Model A-4 mandolin. In 1918, ivory finish became an option by special order.
Dummy Table

Unlock full access to Blue Book

You are currently viewing the free portion of the Blue Book of Guitar Values. To unlock full access, choose a subscription for more benefits including access to all guitar values, pricing history, create a collection and more!

Choose a Plan

Model H-4

View Details
- three-point F-style body shape, oval bound soundhole with two wood rings, top body binding, top border with white and green rope style, pickguard with stylized inlay, ebony fingerboard with treble side extended and dot inlays, scroll-style peghead with star and crescent inlay, available in Black finish, mfg. 1910-1940.
The Model H-4 is the mandola version of the Model F-4 mandolin. This model was last made in the late 1920s, but still appeared in the catalog until 1940.
Dummy Table

Unlock full access to Blue Book

You are currently viewing the free portion of the Blue Book of Guitar Values. To unlock full access, choose a subscription for more benefits including access to all guitar values, pricing history, create a collection and more!

Choose a Plan

Model H-5

View Details
- two-point F-style body shape, f-holes, triple bound body and pickguard, two-piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard with treble side extended, bound peghead with "The Gibson" logo and flowerpot inlay, silver hardware, four-per-side tuners, features Master Model or Loar labels, available in Cremona Brown Sunburst finish, mfg. 1923-1936, 1990-91.
The Model H-5 is the mandola version of the Model F-5 Mandolin. Just like the F-5, the H-5 is the most sought after Mandola and has become very collectible. It is recommended that several appraisals be done when buying or selling an H-5. This model was last made in the late 1920s, but still appeared in the catalog until 1936. This model was reintroduced as a limited production model between 1990 and 1991 but exact specifications are unknown.
Dummy Table

Unlock full access to Blue Book

You are currently viewing the free portion of the Blue Book of Guitar Values. To unlock full access, choose a subscription for more benefits including access to all guitar values, pricing history, create a collection and more!

Choose a Plan