Style A

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❌ Martin Style A Mandolin Natural, 1936

On January 9, 2020 /

The Martin Style A Mandolin had a long production run – from 1914 to 1995, and bridged the European and American approaches to mandolins at a time when mandolins were extraordinarily popular. Most European mandolin designs used a traditional bowl back with a folded or ‘bent’ top. In America, however, Orville Gibson merged arched top and back violin design principles with the mandolin layout for a dramatically different instrument. The new Gibson models delivered significantly higher volume and, not having round backs, were easier to hold and play.

Vintage

Price: $1,150.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Style A

Gibson Style A Snakehead Mandolin Blacktop, 1927

❌SOLD❌ Martin Style A Mandolin Natural, 1936

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