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The A-4 was Gibson's top-of-the-line A-style model in 1912, carrying the full complement of deluxe appointments over the same oval-hole carved body shared across the pre-war A series. Carved spruce top, carved birch back and sides, mahogany neck, bound ebony fingerboard, abalone and mother of pearl headstock inlays, Handel open-gear tuners with inlaid celluloid buttons, ornate nickel-plated tailpiece with cover, and faux tortoise celluloid pickguard. Original hardshell case. Made in Kalamazoo, MI USA. On consignment.
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Condition Notes: Cleated top center seam, previous neck reset done with some finish touch up, replaced binding on treble side of fingerboard, frets are low and can't be dressed again.× This item comes with our Expert Setup
This used product is in Good Condition
Good: This used item is in fine working order but has significant cosmetic imperfections such as dents, cracks, or areas of corrosion. While the signs of use are evident, it plays well.
Condition Notes: Cleated top center seam, previous neck reset done with some finish touch up, replaced binding on treble side of fingerboard, frets are low and can't be dressed again.
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- 1912
- SN 13234 and FON 1583
- Carved spruce top, shellac varnish finish
- Carved birch back and sides
- Grained ivoroid double bound body
- Mahogany neck, no truss rod
- Bound ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 20 frets
- Abalone and MOP fleur-de-lis and "The Gibson" inlays on headstock
- Fixed height ebony bridge
- Rope and grained ivoroid rosette
- Ornate nickel-plated tailpiece with cover
- Faux tortoise celluloid pickguard
- Handel tuners with inlaid celluloid buttons
- 1-3/16" nut, ~13-7/8" scale
- Original hardshell case (green lining)
- Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
- Consignment
Gibson A-4 Mandolin (1912)
Gibson A-4 Mandolin (1912)
SKU: 90U-224008
The A-4 was Gibson's top-of-the-line A-style model in 1912, carrying the full complement of deluxe appointments over the same oval-hole carved body shared across the pre-war A series. Carved spruce top, carved birch back and sides, mahogany neck, bound ebony fingerboard, abalone and mother of pearl headstock inlays, Handel open-gear tuners with inlaid celluloid buttons, ornate nickel-plated tailpiece with cover, and faux tortoise celluloid pickguard. Original hardshell case. Made in Kalamazoo, MI USA. On consignment.
Condition Notes: Cleated top center seam, previous neck reset done with some finish touch up, replaced binding on treble side of fingerboard, frets are low and can't be dressed again.
This used product is in Good Condition
Good: This used item is in fine working order but has significant cosmetic imperfections such as dents, cracks, or areas of corrosion. While the signs of use are evident, it plays well.
Condition Notes: Cleated top center seam, previous neck reset done with some finish touch up, replaced binding on treble side of fingerboard, frets are low and can't be dressed again.
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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.
- 1912
- SN 13234 and FON 1583
- Carved spruce top, shellac varnish finish
- Carved birch back and sides
- Grained ivoroid double bound body
- Mahogany neck, no truss rod
- Bound ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays, 20 frets
- Abalone and MOP fleur-de-lis and "The Gibson" inlays on headstock
- Fixed height ebony bridge
- Rope and grained ivoroid rosette
- Ornate nickel-plated tailpiece with cover
- Faux tortoise celluloid pickguard
- Handel tuners with inlaid celluloid buttons
- 1-3/16" nut, ~13-7/8" scale
- Original hardshell case (green lining)
- Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA
- Consignment
