Description
Gibson EM-150 Mandolin Late 40s to Early 50s – Sunburst **Upgrades & original P90 Pickup!!**
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***This mandolin is ALL ORIGINAL aside from a replaced tone pot, volume/tone knobs, stainless steel frets & new bone nut… It’s in great condition overall; it has mojo and natural relicing with no cracks or structural repairs—It’s a beautiful sounding and easy-playing mandolin***
These are pretty hard to come by, and especially in this good of playing condition. No restoration or setup needed. This one is READY TO GO! Grab this one at an amazing price!
We ask you to look at our pictures and invite you to reach out with any questions. We’re happy to help!
# Scott #
07/06/2026
Actual Weight: 2.75 lb.
DESCRIPTION
We’re excited to present this awesome vintage Gibson EM-150 acoustic/electric mandolin. This one has been carefully upgraded by our world-class technicians with a stainless steel re-fret and a new bone nut! Aside from a replaced tone potentiometer, the electronics are original, including the P90 pickup!
This is one of the easiest playing mandolins we’ve had our hands on; and the tone produced by this instrument is just beautiful! This one is definitely player-grade but it hasn’t been abused; as there are no cracks or structural repairs! The tail piece cover is missing. But the rest of the tail piece hardware appears to be original.
The tone/volume knobs appear to be replacements. The original Kluson tuners were also removed and replaced with an old set of 4-inline classic gear tuners.
If you know anything about vintage Gibson serial numbers, then you’re probably aware of how wacky they can be.
Here’s what we do know:
- Number inside right f-hole reads: “2847 5”
- Gibson switched from the “script” logo to the “block logo” (which this mandolin has) in 1948
- Gibson also switched to the P90 pickup (which this mandolin has) in 1948
- In 1955, Gibson began using an orange sticker for the FON & SN inside the F-Hole, rather than it just being printed inside the back (as seen here).
^^^ All of the information above suggests that this mandolin’s year of production is no earlier than ’48 and no later than ’55.
OTHER FEATURES
- Nut Width: 1 3/16″
- Weight: 2.75 lb.
- Finish: Sunburst
- Top Wood: Solid Spruce
- Back & Sides: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Tuners: Classic Gear w/vintage white buttons
- Bridge: Rosewood (appears to be original)
★ Why Buy From Blues Angel Music? ★
Blues Angel Music is one of the Gulf Coast’s most trusted music stores, with decades of experience serving musicians around the world. Every instrument we sell is carefully inspected, accurately described, and photographed so you know exactly what you’re getting. Our team of knowledgeable musicians is always happy to answer questions, and every guitar is professionally set up & inspected when needed to ensure it arrives ready to play. We take pride in secure packing, fast shipping, and providing a smooth, reliable buying experience from start to finish.
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Shipping
We offer worldwide shipping, and rates may vary by destination. If you’re located outside the USA, please contact us for an accurate shipping quote before purchasing.
All orders are shipped within 1 business day in the continental U.S. of received payment. (Expedited and HI and AK shipping available for additional cost)
All items are shipped insured
We ship most of our items in custom-made/double-walled boxes, as many original manufacturer’s shipping boxes are not strong enough to withstand multiple shipments, and have already been used at least once to ship to us. Your item may not come in the original manufacturer’s box. We do our very best to ensure that your instrument arrives safely and securely. See our feedback for positive comments on how well we ship!
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Returns
Please note that original shipping costs are non-refundable for returns on non-defective items, and a 10% restocking fee will apply to all non-defective returns.
