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Built in the World War I-era, this Gibson A mandolin features a Sheraton brown finish on a carved spruce top with oval soundhole, birch back and sides, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. It has 4-on-a-plate Kluson tuners installed. Original hard shell case. Built in Kalamazoo, USA.
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Condition Notes: Open seam headstock and fingerboard need glue, bridge too high, 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: Open seam headstock and fingerboard need glue, bridge too high, 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 59589 NO FON
- c.1918
- A-style body with oval soundhole
- Sheraton brown satin finish top
- Carved spruce top
- Single ring rosette
- Birch back and sides
- Ivoroid-bound top and soundhole
- 1-piece mahogany neck
- 20-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays
- 1-1/4" nut, ~14" scale
- "V" neck profile
- 4-on-a-plate Kluson "DELUXE" tuners installed
- "Paddle" headstock shape (no logo)
- Missing pickguard
- Original engraved tailpiece
- Original hard shell case (lavender lining)
- Built in Kalamazoo, USA
Gibson A Model Mandolin (c.1918)
Gibson A Model Mandolin (c.1918)
SKU: 90U-222155
Built in the World War I-era, this Gibson A mandolin features a Sheraton brown finish on a carved spruce top with oval soundhole, birch back and sides, and an ebony fingerboard and bridge. It has 4-on-a-plate Kluson tuners installed. Original hard shell case. Built in Kalamazoo, USA.
Condition Notes: Open seam headstock and fingerboard need glue, bridge too high, 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: Open seam headstock and fingerboard need glue, bridge too high, 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 59589 NO FON
- c.1918
- A-style body with oval soundhole
- Sheraton brown satin finish top
- Carved spruce top
- Single ring rosette
- Birch back and sides
- Ivoroid-bound top and soundhole
- 1-piece mahogany neck
- 20-fret ebony fingerboard, pearl dot inlays
- 1-1/4" nut, ~14" scale
- "V" neck profile
- 4-on-a-plate Kluson "DELUXE" tuners installed
- "Paddle" headstock shape (no logo)
- Missing pickguard
- Original engraved tailpiece
- Original hard shell case (lavender lining)
- Built in Kalamazoo, USA
