1937 Gibson Model A1 Mandolin Sunburst
No sales tax for customers outside California.
This mandolin is a stunner in person. The pictures really don't do it justice. The original finish is in excellent condition with strong color and limited wear for an instrument of this era.
The top is solid, carved spruce and the back and sides are maple. The body is 10.25" wide, indicative of an early '37, prior to a short lived change to a 11.25" body.
The neck is true and the truss rod has room for adjustment if needed.
Frets are in remarkably good condition.
There are no changes or repairs, no cracks, nada!
Original case included.
Shipping policy:
Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 2% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Color: Sunburst
Weight: 2lb 0.2oz
Body: Spruce
Neck: Mahogany
Fretboard: Ebony
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Frets: Original, in good shape
Fret count: 20
Nut material: Bone
Nut width: 1 3/16"
Scale: 14"
Radius: Flat
Overall length: 26"
Body width, lower bout: 9.75"
Body width, Waist: 10.25"
Body width, upper bout: 8.5"
Body depth: 2"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: .88"
Neck thickness at 7th fret: .98"
Action 1st String at 7th Fret: .040"
Action 5th String at 7th Fret: .050"
Hardware: Nickel
Tuners: Original
Case: Original
Notes:
Mahar's Vintage Guitars
Buyer to pay prior to shipment via Paypal, wire transfer, credit card or other electronic means. Payment must clear before shipping. Certified checks and trades are accepted, however checks must clear before we will ship and trades must be received here and evaluated prior to shipment of our item.
All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.