Questin about gibson a and ks

[slimt]

The body of a A gibson mandolin the same size as a K model body?
Not sure if this has been asked about in the past.

Thanks

[sblock]

"K" Huh? Do you actually mean a vintage mandolin made by Kay ? Or do you mean a Gibson K model -- which would be a mandocello!

Some of the 1950's Kay mandolins had two points, with one located on a bulge (where the scroll would be on a Gibson F5). These Kay mandolins definitely have different body dimensions than a Gibson A model. Other, simpler Kays had no points, but they did have f holes (not oval holes). These were similar, but certainly not identical, in their body size to a Gibson A model. Most old Kays sound pretty mediocre, and they are not worth much on the market, given the limited demand. Usually under $200. A Gibson A of similar vintage would be worth from 8-10 times as much.

And, of course, the Gibson K model was huge compared with a Gibson A.

[slimt]

"K" Huh? Do you actually mean a vintage mandolin made by Kay ? Or do you mean a Gibson K model -- which would be a mandocello!

Some of the 1950's Kay mandolins had two points, with one located on a bulge (where the scroll would be on a Gibson F5). These Kay mandolins definitely have different body dimensions than a Gibson A model. Other, simpler Kays had no points, but they did have f holes (not oval holes). These were similar, but certainly not identical, in their body size to a Gibson A model. Most old Kays sound pretty mediocre, and they are not worth much on the market, given the limited demand. Usually under $200. A Gibson A of similar vintage would be worth from 8-10 times as much.

And, of course, the Gibson K model was huge compared with a Gibson A.

I did mean the K2 Model Gibson.. thanks for the answer..

[Jim Garber]

Well not teardrop shape but you can get an idea of how a mandolin and a mandocello compare.