Just arrived for #gibsunday a beautiful 1921 Gibson K-4 Model Carved Top Mandocello!⠀ ⠀ The Gibson Mandocello is one of the great under-appreciated instruments of the early 20th century. Originally designed for the 1910s mandolin orchestra, these imposing beasts never found another home in any other style of music despite being wonderful and unique-sounding instruments to play. Double-strung and tuned in fifths starting with a C below the low E on the guitar, the mandocello has an imposing tone and deep resonance unlike any other fretted instrument. OK, we're starting to sound like an old Gibson catalog here, but we really like these instruments and are always happy to get one in stock!⠀ ⠀ #retrofret #mandocello #gibsonmandocello #gibsonk4 #mandolinorchestra #retrofretvintageguitars #gowanus #thegibson #carvedtop #gowanus #madeinmichigan #gibsonmandolin #mandocellolove @retrofret (at Retrofret Vintage Guitars)