• A classic from the early days of Gibson, this A-1 model mandolin features a pumpkin-finished spruce top, birch back and sides, 2-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge. Original hard shell case. Built in USA. (needs humidification, glue back, fret level, 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 20019 FON 2206 
  • 1915
  • VGC (needs humidification, glue back, fret level, etc. - sold AS-IS)
  • A-style body
  • Pumpkin finished spruce top with oval soundhole
  • Rope inlay rosette
  • Cherry finished birch back and sides back 
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip 
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • Paddle shaped headstock with script "The Gibson" logo
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • 20-fret flat ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays 
  • Original ebony bridge
  • Ivoroid-bound top, fretboard and soundhole
  • Original raised celluoid pickguard
  • "The Gibson" tailpiece
  • 1-7/32" nut, 14" scale
  • Original hard shell case (lavender lining)
  • Built in USA

Gibson A-1 Mandolin (1915)

Gibson A-1 Mandolin (1915)

USA Only
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AS-IS

SKU: 90U-211381

$1,400 USD
$1,400.00 USD
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A classic from the early days of Gibson, this A-1 model mandolin features a pumpkin-finished spruce top, birch back and sides, 2-piece mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard and bridge. Original hard shell case. Built in USA. (needs humidification, glue back, fret level, 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 20019 FON 2206 
  • 1915
  • VGC (needs humidification, glue back, fret level, etc. - sold AS-IS)
  • A-style body
  • Pumpkin finished spruce top with oval soundhole
  • Rope inlay rosette
  • Cherry finished birch back and sides back 
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip 
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • Paddle shaped headstock with script "The Gibson" logo
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • 20-fret flat ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays 
  • Original ebony bridge
  • Ivoroid-bound top, fretboard and soundhole
  • Original raised celluoid pickguard
  • "The Gibson" tailpiece
  • 1-7/32" nut, 14" scale
  • Original hard shell case (lavender lining)
  • Built in USA
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