A nice 1930s mandolin, this Gibson A-1 features a double bound teardrop body. The carved spruce top has f-holes and a sunburst finish, and the arched maple back and sides have a nice dark natural finish. Other details include a Brazilian rosewood fretboard and a raised tortoise plastic pickguard. Plays great, lots of volume! Consignment.
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Appears to be entirely oversprayed
SN 1233 / written "A-1"
1936
EC-
Original finish
A-style double bound body
Tone bar bracing
Carved spruce top with f-holes
Dark stained arched maple back (flamed) and sides
Dark stained mahogany neck joins body at 10th fret
"V" neck profile
20 fret Brazilian flat rosewood fingerboard
Frets 1-6 replaced with larger wire
14" scale, 1-3/16" nut
Newer adjustable ebony bridge c. 1950's
Newer raised tortoise plastic pickguard c. 1950's
Black tapered peghead overlay features silkscreened script logo
Original tailpiece stamped "The Gibson"
4-on-a-plate tuners
Hard shell case (blue lining)
Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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Gibson A-1 (c.1936)

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SKU: 90U-210871

Regular price: $1,750 USD
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A nice 1930s mandolin, this Gibson A-1 features a double bound teardrop body. The carved spruce top has f-holes and a sunburst finish, and the arched maple back and sides have a nice dark natural finish. Other details include a Brazilian rosewood fretboard and a raised tortoise plastic pickguard. Plays great, lots of volume! Consignment.

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