1923 Gibson A2 Snakehead Mandolin

(Serial No. 72736 FON 11836) Snakehead! Very clean mandolin in excellent original condition. Snakeheads are the most sought after of the Gibson A style round hole instruments, and for good reason. They sound great! The label is marked "A2". It has the inlaid pearl logo, bound top, back and fingerboard and the double thin sound hole rosettes. This is a classic Loar era instrument with the sound that you expect from this period. Plays smoothly with excellent volume and tone. This is just a great sounding mandolin - an excellent demonstration of why many pickers believe the snakehead era mandolins are the best ever made by Gibson. Excellent condition with some very minor finish wear and checking. No breaks, cracks or refinish. Original Sheraton Brown top finish and brown back and sides. Has the adjustable truss rod. All hardware and finish is original. Comes with the original hardshell case.

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