1921 · A Style Mandolin
Gibson A-3 (ca. 1922)
$2,499.00
Specifications
- Maker
- Gibson
- Model
- A-3 (ca. 1922)
- Year
- 1921
- Serial
- 66283
- Condition
- Excellent
- Case
- Original Hard Shell
- SKU
- 31485
Description
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 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