1913 Gibson Style A-1

$1,800.00

  • Year: 1913
  • Manufacturer: Gibson
  • Model: Style A-1
  • Case: Soft
  • Color: natural top, dark stained back and sides
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Description: Gibson Style A-1 Model Carved Top Mandolin (1913), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, serial # 19045, natural top, dark stained back and sides finish, birch back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, soft shell case. Overall length is 26 in. (66 cm.), 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm.) width, and 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). Width of nut is 1 5/16 in. (33 mm.). Very nice original condition, the only alteration is the original saddle has been replaced with a thicker piece of ebony. Overall the varnish has darkened and checked with dings and light scratches but is not heavily worn. A nice player with a sweet sound. Excellent Condition.