{"product_id":"c-1940s-gibson-em-150-a-style-electric-mandolin-sunburst-w-ohsc","title":"c.1940s Gibson EM-150 A-Style Electric Mandolin Sunburst w\/OHSC","description":"\u003cp\u003ec.1940s Gibson EM-150 A-Style Electric Mandolin Sunburst w\/OHSC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Fair Overall Condition (Please See Photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade In Kalamazoo, MI, USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA-Style Body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpruce Top In Sunburst Finish With Maple Back And Sides Shows Playwear Throughout Including Cosmetic Marks, Dings, Scratches And Checking (See Photos)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTop Shows Multiple Open Cracks Throughout (As Shown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Early Gibson Pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated Bridge With Built-In Piezzo Pickup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTone\/Volume Control Are Currently Disconnected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Tailpiece Is Missing Cover (As Shown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid V-Shaped Mahogany Neck With Unbound Rosewood Fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMother-Of-Pearl Dot Inlays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Frets Are Low, But In Playable Condition (As Shown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpdated 4x4 Open-Gear Tuning Machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2lbs 7oz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNut Width: 1.19\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Depth At 1st Fret: .87\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck Depth At 7th Fret: .91\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes As Shown With Original Hardshell Case, Original Bridge And Output Jack (As Shown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA rare piece of early electric history, this c.1940s Gibson EM-150 A-Style mandolin captures the innovative spirit of Gibson’s Kalamazoo era. Featuring its original early Gibson pickup, it delivers the warm, articulate tone that helped define amplified mandolin sound. The classic sunburst finish over a spruce top with maple back and sides pairs beautifully with a substantial V-shaped mahogany neck for a distinctly vintage feel in hand. Thoughtful updates, including a bridge with a built-in piezo option, add modern versatility while preserving its historic character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48403448594687,"sku":"P009297S","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0489\/9300\/9827\/files\/1940s-Gibson-EM-150-A-Style-Mandolin-Imperial-Vintage-Guitars-Sell_0344.jpg?v=1776364781","url":"https:\/\/www.imperialvintageguitars.com\/products\/c-1940s-gibson-em-150-a-style-electric-mandolin-sunburst-w-ohsc","provider":"Imperial Vintage Guitars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}