{"product_id":"gibson-a-4-carved-top-mandolin-1920-1396","title":"Gibson A-4 Carved Top Mandolin (1920)","description":"Gibson A-4 Model Carved Top Mandolin (1920), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, cherry sunburst finish, spruce top, birch body, mahogany neck, black tolex original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis A-4 was factory refinished by Gibson in 1971; the color is an attractive cherry with a sunburst top which looks not unlike a cross between 1960's and 1920's finishes. The original invoice from Gibson for the job is still included. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pickguard and tailpiece cover are missing; one-piece compensated bridge and tuners are original. This mandolin plays and sounds excellent. A nice example of a good-playing A4 priced considerably lower than an all-original instrument.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 26 in. (66 cm.), 10 1\/4 in. (26 cm.) wide, and 1 7\/8 in. (4.8 cm.) in depth at side. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral repaired top cracks under the finish, almost no newer wear since the refinish. Original green-lined HSC very well-preserved with the original key and an added removable felt pad included.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853285150860,"sku":"1396","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_f8642a69-344b-40ed-9ea7-258e4f423ebd.jpg?v=1774333052","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-a-4-carved-top-mandolin-1920-1396","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}