{"product_id":"gibson-style-a-carved-top-mandolin-1917-5596","title":"Gibson Style A Carved Top Mandolin (1917)","description":"Gibson Style A Model Carved Top Mandolin (1917), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, natural top, dark back and sides finish, birch back and sides, spruce top; mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, black soft shell case. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOverall length is 25 7\/8 in. (65.7 cm.), 10 1\/8 in. (25.7 cm.) width, 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 1\/4 in. (32 mm.). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA very good-sounding Style A; all original hardware and fittings with not a lot of play wear but some old repairs. The top has flattened out a bit over time but is very solid, with the original center brace reglued. There is evidence of some old rim\/back seam repair (very common on these) and a small patched area on the back rim near the tailpiece. Adjacent to this is a long repaired back crack, with a smaller one about 1\/4\" away; fully sealed but visible. A very nice player with a low action and sweet sound. Overall Very Good + Condition.","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853306744972,"sku":"5596","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/8702\/3756\/files\/01_ee440830-a368-459b-81ad-e8141a489934.jpg?v=1774333960","url":"https:\/\/retrofret.com\/products\/gibson-style-a-carved-top-mandolin-1917-5596","provider":"RetroFret","version":"1.0","type":"link"}