Gibson A2Z Black Top (1924)
Vintage
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.| 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 |
| Carve | Soft V profile |
| Nut Width | 1 3/32" |
| Fingerboard | Flat |
| Condition | Finish crazing; normal fret wear; some binding shrinkage; slight back slippage (all stable) |
| Case | Original hardshell |
| Serial # | 79246 |
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