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    Built 5-7 years after the end of the Loar-era, and with original parts intact. This A model mandolin is made from a spruce top, maple sides and back, with a mahogany neck. This Gibson is fitted with an ebony bridge and fingerboard, and inlaid with pearl dots. Equipped with 4-on-a-plate tuners, and raised tortoise plastic pickguard. Original hardshell case included. Made in Kalamazoo, MI, USA. On consignment. 


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    Condition Notes: Playing wear on top, back, and sides.

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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

  • 1929 - 1931
  • SN 88128 and FON 135
  • A-Style mandolin
  • Black top finish with dark brown stained sides and back
  • Spruce top with oval soundhole
  • Ivoroid-bound top
  • Birch sides and back
  • Mahogany neck with paddle headstock
  • Ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • Pearl dot inlay
  • "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece
  • 4-on-a-plate tuning machines
  • Peghead overlay features script "Gibson" logo
  • White abs binding
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Black-white multi-ring rosette
  • 14" scale, 1-3/16" nut, 20 frets
  • Our shop dressed the frets, but they are low.
  • Original Geib hardshell case (orange lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, MI, USA
  • On consignment

Gibson A Mandolin (1929 - 1931)

Gibson A Mandolin (1929 - 1931)

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SKU: 90U-223968

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Built 5-7 years after the end of the Loar-era, and with original parts intact. This A model mandolin is made from a spruce top, maple sides and back, with a mahogany neck. This Gibson is fitted with an ebony bridge and fingerboard, and inlaid with pearl dots. Equipped with 4-on-a-plate tuners, and raised tortoise plastic pickguard. Original hardshell case included. Made in Kalamazoo, MI, USA. On consignment. 

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Playing wear on top, back, and sides.
More Details

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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

  • 1929 - 1931
  • SN 88128 and FON 135
  • A-Style mandolin
  • Black top finish with dark brown stained sides and back
  • Spruce top with oval soundhole
  • Ivoroid-bound top
  • Birch sides and back
  • Mahogany neck with paddle headstock
  • Ebony fingerboard and bridge
  • Pearl dot inlay
  • "The Gibson" stamped tailpiece
  • 4-on-a-plate tuning machines
  • Peghead overlay features script "Gibson" logo
  • White abs binding
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Black-white multi-ring rosette
  • 14" scale, 1-3/16" nut, 20 frets
  • Our shop dressed the frets, but they are low.
  • Original Geib hardshell case (orange lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, MI, USA
  • On consignment
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