• This A-1 model mandolin is a beautiful instrument from the early 20th century. Features are pumpkin-finished spruce top, birch back and sides, 2-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard. Hard shell case. Built in USA. (previously refretted, needs nut, glue loose brace, binding and neck center strip, fretwork, etc. - sold AS-IS)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 19598 and FON 2206 
  • 1914
  • VGC (previously refretted, needs nut, glue loose brace, binding and neck center strip, fretwork, etc. - sold AS-IS)
  • A-style body
  • Pumpkin finished spruce top with oval soundhole
  • Rope inlay rosette
  • Cherry finished birch back and sides (back glued on unevenly)
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip (needs gluing)
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • Paddle shaped headstock with script "The Gibson" logo
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Ebony flat fingerboard with pearl dot inlays (needs fretwork)
  • Original ebony bridge
  • Ivoroid-bound top, (glue loose) fretboard and soundhole
  • "The Gibson" tailpiece
  • 1-7/32" nut, 14" scale
  • Hard shell case (black lining)
  • Built in USA

 

Gibson A-1 Mandolin (1914)

Gibson A-1 Mandolin (1914)

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SKU: 90U-211791

$1,350 USD
$1,350.00 USD
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This A-1 model mandolin is a beautiful instrument from the early 20th century. Features are pumpkin-finished spruce top, birch back and sides, 2-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard. Hard shell case. Built in USA. (previously refretted, needs nut, glue loose brace, binding and neck center strip, fretwork, etc. - sold AS-IS)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 19598 and FON 2206 
  • 1914
  • VGC (previously refretted, needs nut, glue loose brace, binding and neck center strip, fretwork, etc. - sold AS-IS)
  • A-style body
  • Pumpkin finished spruce top with oval soundhole
  • Rope inlay rosette
  • Cherry finished birch back and sides (back glued on unevenly)
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip (needs gluing)
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • Paddle shaped headstock with script "The Gibson" logo
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Ebony flat fingerboard with pearl dot inlays (needs fretwork)
  • Original ebony bridge
  • Ivoroid-bound top, (glue loose) fretboard and soundhole
  • "The Gibson" tailpiece
  • 1-7/32" nut, 14" scale
  • Hard shell case (black lining)
  • Built in USA

 

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