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Gibson Style A Snakehead Mandolin Blacktop, 1927

On March 25, 2024 /

Here we’re looking at a Gibson Style A ‘Snakehead’ Black-top mandolin in A-1 trim from 1927 in overall good and largely original condition. The ‘Snakehead’ term refers to the tapered headstock, an innovation by Lloyd Loar that reduced string friction at the nut. ‘Snakehead’ models were built from 1923 to 1927.

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Price: $2,499.99 CAD

❌SOLD❌ Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst, 1941

On January 27, 2023 /

Built during 1941, this Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst was a less expensive model with solid Spruce top and figured Maple back, but with laminate Maple for the sides. The un-bound fingerboard is Rosewood, sourced from Central South America.

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Price: $1,050.00 CAD $1,250.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

❌SOLD❌ Gibson A1 Mandolin Pumpkin Orange Top, 1915

On February 21, 2018 /

This wonderful Gibson A1 mandolin appears to be in largely original condition, and includes both the original celluloid faux-tortoise pickguard and the original hard shell case. The top is Sitka Spruce with a bound, oval sound hole, the back and sides are Maple, with Mahogany for the neck. The fingerboard and bridge are Ebony. The tuners and tailpiece are original. The top, fingerboard, and sound hole have a single layer of binding.

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Price: $2,000.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

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Gibson Style A Snakehead Mandolin Blacktop, 1927

❌SOLD❌ Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst, 1941

❌SOLD❌ Gibson A1 Mandolin Pumpkin Orange Top, 1915

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