Gibson Style A Carved Top Mandolin (1918)

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A beautifully cherished 1918 Gibson Style A mandolin in very good condition. Mahogany neck, Sheraton brown stained spruce top, carved, oval sound hole top is Red Spruce, the sides are Maple as is the carved back. The fingerboard and bridge are Ebony.. Original Gibson Tail piece, adjustable bridge, straight neck, good frets with low action, just fitted with new bronze phospher strings. Its very easy to play and has a sparkling clear tone that these mandolins are known for. Fitted with new vintage style waverly tuners but comes with the originals. The pick guard is long gone but these are available through the likes of ebay etc. I’ve owned this little mandolin for years but it’s time someone else enjoyed playing it. Comes with hardshell mandolin case with black fur lining.

For Sale £975