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Gibson A-1 Mandolin Natural 1918

Gibson A-1 Mandolin Natural 1918

Regular price £1,225.00
Regular price £1,290.00 Sale price £1,225.00
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Serial Number: 44122

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
Neck Thickness (IN): .93" (1st fret), 1.01" (5th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-3/16"
Weight: 2lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Repaired top crack toward the bottom of the body -The back appears to have been removed and reglued, likely to repair the top braces -The body appears to have been oversprayed -The top binding has been repaired
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson mandolin is in very good condition, with light cosmetic wear and aging on the glossy finish.
Serial Number: 44122
Tech Notes: The mandolin plays well with low action, and the narrow frets show mild play wear. The serial number and construction dates the mandolin to 1918.
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SKU: U7191375002

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
Neck Thickness (IN): .93" (1st fret), 1.01" (5th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius
Nut Width: 1-3/16"
Weight: 2lbs
Modifications/Repairs: -Repaired top crack toward the bottom of the body -The back appears to have been removed and reglued, likely to repair the top braces -The body appears to have been oversprayed -The top binding has been repaired
Case Details: Original Hardshell Case
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage Gibson mandolin is in very good condition, with light cosmetic wear and aging on the glossy finish.
Serial Number: 44122
Tech Notes: The mandolin plays well with low action, and the narrow frets show mild play wear. The serial number and construction dates the mandolin to 1918.