• This historic and ornate A-4 is a beautiful example of Gibson's craftsmanship. It has the red sunburst finish on spruce top, oval soundhole, ebony fingerboard and bridge, tuners with Handel inlaid ivoroid buttons. Appointments of pearl inlay and ivoroid binding. Plays and sounds great! Original hard shell case. Made in USA.


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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 39423 / FON 11018
  • 1917
  • Double bound A body
  • Red sunburst finish
  • Spruce top
  • Bound oval soundhole, 3 ring rosette
  • Cherry finish on maple back and sides
  • 2-piece mahogany neck
  • Bound ebony flat fingerboard, treble extension, pearl dot inlays  
  • 24 frets, ~1-3/16" newer nut, 13-3/4" scale
  • "V" neck profile
  • Engraved logo on tailpiece cover
  • Ebony bridge
  • Original raised celluloid pickguard in case
  • Peghead overlay features fleur-de-lis and script logo inlays
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with Handel inlaid ivoroid buttons
  • Original hard shell case (wine lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson A-4 Mandolin (1917)

Gibson A-4 Mandolin (1917)

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SKU: 90U-221509

$3,250 USD
$3,250.00 USD
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This historic and ornate A-4 is a beautiful example of Gibson's craftsmanship. It has the red sunburst finish on spruce top, oval soundhole, ebony fingerboard and bridge, tuners with Handel inlaid ivoroid buttons. Appointments of pearl inlay and ivoroid binding. Plays and sounds great! Original hard shell case. Made in USA.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Light playing wear
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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 39423 / FON 11018
  • 1917
  • Double bound A body
  • Red sunburst finish
  • Spruce top
  • Bound oval soundhole, 3 ring rosette
  • Cherry finish on maple back and sides
  • 2-piece mahogany neck
  • Bound ebony flat fingerboard, treble extension, pearl dot inlays  
  • 24 frets, ~1-3/16" newer nut, 13-3/4" scale
  • "V" neck profile
  • Engraved logo on tailpiece cover
  • Ebony bridge
  • Original raised celluloid pickguard in case
  • Peghead overlay features fleur-de-lis and script logo inlays
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with Handel inlaid ivoroid buttons
  • Original hard shell case (wine lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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