1917 Gibson A-1 Mandolin
1917 Gibson A-1 Mandolin w/original hardshell case
Solid carved spruce top
Solid maple back & sides
Manufactured 1902-1918
Re-introduced 1922-1927
Price: $1,400
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A very nice example of a vintage Gibson A-style mandolin. Gibson made lots of these during this period, and at the time mandolins were probably more popular than guitars were. The A-style mandolins have a distinct different sound than the F-style. The A-style has more bass fullness and less treble than the F-style.
