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A Loar-era Gibson mandolin, this A-3 has distinctive features of the rare ivory finish on spruce top, oval soundhole, and birch back and sides in a Sheraton finish. It has a maple neck and ebony fingerboard. Appointments of binding, rosette, pickguard, and tuner buttons. Pearl floral and script logo inlays. Original hard shell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.
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Condition Notes: Needs a fret level, glue binding, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)× This used product is in Project Condition
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Needs a fret level, glue binding, etc. (This item is 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 71674 FON 11745
- 1923
- Double bound A body with oval soundhole
- Ivory finish on spruce top
- Sheraton brown finish on birch back and sides
- Ivoroid binding, rosette, pickguard, tuner buttons
- Black stripe top purfling
- 2-piece maple neck, "V" profile
- Bound ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays
- 20 frets, ~1-1/4" nut, 14" scale
- Ebony bridge
- 4-on-a-plate tuners
- Original raised plastic pickguard
- Replacement tailpiece and cover
- Black peghead overlay, pearl floral and script logo inlays
- Original hard shell case (green lining)
- Made in Kalamazoo, USA
Gibson A-3 Mandolin (1923)
Gibson A-3 Mandolin (1923)
SKU: 90U-222136
A Loar-era Gibson mandolin, this A-3 has distinctive features of the rare ivory finish on spruce top, oval soundhole, and birch back and sides in a Sheraton finish. It has a maple neck and ebony fingerboard. Appointments of binding, rosette, pickguard, and tuner buttons. Pearl floral and script logo inlays. Original hard shell case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.
Condition Notes: Needs a fret level, glue binding, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Needs a fret level, glue binding, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
Learn more about our condition ratings
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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 71674 FON 11745
- 1923
- Double bound A body with oval soundhole
- Ivory finish on spruce top
- Sheraton brown finish on birch back and sides
- Ivoroid binding, rosette, pickguard, tuner buttons
- Black stripe top purfling
- 2-piece maple neck, "V" profile
- Bound ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays
- 20 frets, ~1-1/4" nut, 14" scale
- Ebony bridge
- 4-on-a-plate tuners
- Original raised plastic pickguard
- Replacement tailpiece and cover
- Black peghead overlay, pearl floral and script logo inlays
- Original hard shell case (green lining)
- Made in Kalamazoo, USA
