{"product_id":"gibson-style-a-1-carved-top-mandolin-1917-2547","title":"Gibson Style A-1 Carved Top Mandolin (1917)","description":"Gibson Style A-1 Model Carved Top Mandolin (1917), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, natural top, cherry stained back and sides finish, birch body, spruce top, mahogany neck, black tolex original hard shell case. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nice-looking and sounding A-1 from the height of the Mandolin Orchestra era. All original, except finish looks to have been polished out at some point. Amber top with double inlaid soundhole rings, one-piece solid bridge, and particularly attractive tortoise celluloid pickguard and engraved tailpiece. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically fine sound; plays very well.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 26 1\/2 in. (67.3 cm.), 10 1\/16 in. (25.6 cm.) wide, and 1 7\/8 in. (4.8 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 14 in. (356 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3\/16 in. (30 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery little wear, only really noticeable on spine of neck. Well-preserved; back has been reattached at tailpiece area and had one repaired crack there. This is extremely common with these instruments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a well-worn but fully functional original hardshell case. Excellent Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853096603788,"sku":"2547","price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_c6681b64-993a-4ac0-a83f-e58ee15b84aa.jpg?v=1774331411","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-style-a-1-carved-top-mandolin-1917-2547","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}