• 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, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. Play some history! Hard shell case. Built in USA.


    This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Playing wear. Previously refretted, replacement ebony flat fingerboard, neck oversprayed. Repaired crack lower bout treble-side.

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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 15843 FON 1837
  • 1913
  • A-style body
  • Pumpkin finished spruce top with oval soundhole
  • Double rope inlay rosette
  • Cherry finished birch back and sides
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip
  • Ebony flat fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
  • 1-7/32" nut, ~14" scale
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • Original ebony bridge
  • Raised celluloid pickguard
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Paddle shaped headstock with script "The Gibson" logo
  • Ivoroid-bound top, fingerboard and soundhole
  • "The Gibson" tailpiece
  • Hard shell case (green lining)
  • Built in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson A-1 Mandolin (1913)

Gibson A-1 Mandolin (1913)

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Used

SKU: 90U-222152

$1,385 USD
$1,385.00 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, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. Play some history! Hard shell case. Built in USA.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Playing wear. Previously refretted, replacement ebony flat fingerboard, neck oversprayed. Repaired crack lower bout treble-side.
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 15843 FON 1837
  • 1913
  • A-style body
  • Pumpkin finished spruce top with oval soundhole
  • Double rope inlay rosette
  • Cherry finished birch back and sides
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip
  • Ebony flat fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
  • 1-7/32" nut, ~14" scale
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • Original ebony bridge
  • Raised celluloid pickguard
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Paddle shaped headstock with script "The Gibson" logo
  • Ivoroid-bound top, fingerboard and soundhole
  • "The Gibson" tailpiece
  • Hard shell case (green lining)
  • Built in Kalamazoo, USA
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