A fine sounding and playing example of the illusive Gibson A-3 model, which was produced with a white, ivory finish on the top for a short time only (1918-1922). The body is fully bound, with reddish finished back and sides, with white finished spruce top; some finish dings and scratches present, with finish wear on top, and binding shrinkage; original tailpiece (repro cover), ivoroid pickguard w/ patented clamp. The mahogany neck has a bound ebony fingerboard with mildly worn original frets, v profile, with lots of play wear and scuffs on back; original engraved plate tuners; some expected forward relief to neck, but a nicely playing original example