Gibson

Gibson A2Z Black Top (1924)

$4,500.00

Pickup available at 165 Showroom

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Product information

The most sought-after of the vintage Gibson A model mandolins, in a handsome black top finish.

Wonderful Gibson A2Z just in to the shop! These are always special mandolins. Narrower "modern" necks compared to their 'teens predecessors, and more focused clarity. This one boasts excellent, vintage oval-hole tone and ample projection, to give you a fighting chance in an acoustic session. Priced with original hard case.


Materials

Top
Spruce
Back & Sides
Birch (Likely)
Fingerboard
Ebony
Bridge
Two-Piece Adjustable
Headstock
Ebony w/Pearl Logo
Tailpiece
original
Binding
Ivoroid
Nut
Bone
Tuners
original four on a plate

Neck Specs

Carve
Soft V profile
Nut Width
1 3/32"
Fingerboard
Flat

Other

Condition
Finish crazing; normal fret wear; some binding shrinkage; slight back slippage (all stable)
Case
Original hardshell
Serial #
79246

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