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Continue ShoppingGibson A-4 Mandolin Black 1913
8-String Mandolin with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
Gibson A-4 Mandolin Black 1913
Vintage
Vintage
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 call to speak to one of our experts.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "V" shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.94" 6th - 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius to
Nut Width: 1-3/16"
Scale Length: 13 7/8"
Neck Details: Glossy mahogany neck with walnut stripe, bound ebony fingerboard, and white dot inlays. The neck has been reset.
Electronics: n/a
Pickup Measurements: n/a
Hardware: All original -string mutes have been added
Weight:
Modifications/Repairs: -neck has been reset -string mutes have been added
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This mandolin has only moderate play wear for its age. The finish has scratches, dings, and light checking throughout.
Serial Number: 14294
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium action and light neck relief. There is no adjustable truss rod. The frets are tall, narrow, and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number and appointments date this instrument to 1913.
Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "V" shape
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.94" 6th - 1.00"
Fingerboard Radius: No Radius to
Nut Width: 1-3/16"
Scale Length: 13 7/8"
Neck Details: Glossy mahogany neck with walnut stripe, bound ebony fingerboard, and white dot inlays. The neck has been reset.
Electronics: n/a
Pickup Measurements: n/a
Hardware: All original -string mutes have been added
Weight:
Modifications/Repairs: -neck has been reset -string mutes have been added
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This mandolin has only moderate play wear for its age. The finish has scratches, dings, and light checking throughout.
Serial Number: 14294
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium action and light neck relief. There is no adjustable truss rod. The frets are tall, narrow, and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number and appointments date this instrument to 1913.
- Brand: Gibson
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: | Mahogany Body |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany Neck |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "V" shape |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st - 0.94" 6th - 1.00" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | No Radius |
| Nut Width: | 1-3/16" |
| Scale Length: | 13 7/8" |
| Neck Details: | Glossy mahogany neck with walnut stripe, bound ebony fingerboard, and white dot inlays. The neck has been reset. |
| Electronics: | n/a |
| Pickup Measurements: | n/a |
| Hardware: | All original -string mutes have been added |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -neck has been reset -string mutes have been added |
| Case Details: | Hardshell case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This mandolin has only moderate play wear for its age. The finish has scratches, dings, and light checking throughout. |
| Serial Number: | 14294 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well with medium action and light neck relief. There is no adjustable truss rod. The frets are tall, narrow, and show only minor signs of play wear. The serial number and appointments date this instrument to 1913. |