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Gibson A-1 Black 1922

Gibson A-1 Black 1922

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Serial Number: 84388

Weight: 2lbs

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Description

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.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-1/8"
Weight: 2lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -There are numerous repaired separations of the back and sides of the body -Repaired side cracks near the endpin and on the treble side of the body -Repaired back crack
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson mandolin shows very nice aging, with checking and various small chips and dings throughout. There are two large repaired cracks on the sides of the body, as well as repaired separations of the back and sides. There is a repaired crack on the back of the body as well.
Serial Number: 84388
Tech Notes: The mandolin plays well with low action, and the original narrow frets are low with moderate play wear. The construction appointments, including the peghead shape, date the mandolin to 1922. The original pickguard has deteriorated.
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SKU: U4179113608

Description

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.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "V" profile
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-1/8"
Weight: 2lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -There are numerous repaired separations of the back and sides of the body -Repaired side cracks near the endpin and on the treble side of the body -Repaired back crack
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson mandolin shows very nice aging, with checking and various small chips and dings throughout. There are two large repaired cracks on the sides of the body, as well as repaired separations of the back and sides. There is a repaired crack on the back of the body as well.
Serial Number: 84388
Tech Notes: The mandolin plays well with low action, and the original narrow frets are low with moderate play wear. The construction appointments, including the peghead shape, date the mandolin to 1922. The original pickguard has deteriorated.