Gibson A-50 Mandolin Sunburst 1947

8-String Mandolin with Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson A-50 Mandolin Sunburst 1947

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Spruce top with maple back and sides. "3666-3" stamped inside the back. -There is an extra hole drilled in the side near the tailpiece, likely the result of a strap button being installed there.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: V shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st .82" 5th .99"
Fingerboard Radius: 20.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/8"
Scale Length: 13 7/8"
Neck Details: One piece mahogany set neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, and silkscreen headstock logo.
Electronics: None
Pickup Measurements: N/A
Hardware: -Tuner buttons are not original. -Tailpiece cover appears to have been replaced. -Pickguard is missing.
Modifications/Repairs: -There is an extra hole drilled in the side near the tailpiece, likely the result of a strap button being installed there. -Tuner buttons are not original. -Tailpiece cover appears to have been replaced. -Pickguard is missing.
Case Details: The original hardshell case is structurally secure. It has some cosmetic damage and the padding on the handle is deteriorating.
Cosmetic Condition: This A-50 is in good shape for its age. -The body has dents, scratches, finish chips, some worn finish around the F-holes and fretboard, some blemishes, and light buckle rash. -The neck has scuffs, dents, scratches, and minor finish chips.
Serial Number: 36663
Tech Notes: This A-50 plays well with low action and light neck relief. The truss rod is adjustable, the frets have some areas of play wear but are still playing well. Appointments such as the silkscreen logo and lack of a peghead ornament date this instrument to early 1947 (Gibson switched to a modern style logo in late 1947).
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