Gibson A-4 Sunburst w/ K&K (1916)
Vintage
At 110 years young, this well loved A4 sounds fantastic, ready for another century of music making.
This lovely A4 comes from a local customer and friend of the shop, and sounds just as wonderful as you'd hope. It has a robust, warm, full voice, balanced by surprising single-note clarity.We opted to refret this A with modern wire, making for an easy, comfortable playing experience. The mandolin is outfitted with a K&K pickup wired to a 1/8" Vintage Jack. Original hardware, including the finely engraved, Handel tuners and Gibson stamped tailpiece.
| Top | Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Headstock | Ebony w. "The Gibson" script logo and Fleur de Lis inlay |
| Tailpiece | Gibson |
| Binding | Ivoroid |
| Nut | Bone |
| Tuners | Original Handel engraved |
| Carve | Full Gibson 1910s V profile |
| Nut Width | 1 3/16" |
| Fingerboard | Non radiused |
| Frets | Modern |
| Case | hard case + original |
| Serial # | 25597 |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
Pricing
We price vintage instruments using current market trends and our extensive in-house sales history, ensuring each piece is accurately valued and fairly positioned.
Tasteful Restoration
When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.
Accurate Listings
Every vintage guitar we list is authenticated by our seasoned team and photographed in high detail, with clear, honest descriptions that show exactly what you’re buying - no surprises.
Shipping
With decades of experience shipping high-value guitars, we know how to pack and protect vintage instruments so they arrive exactly as they should: safe, sound, and ready to play.