1925 Gibson A Junior Snakehead Mandolin
(Serial #81248) Loar era snakehead.
Excellent minus condition, Sheraton Brown top finish with dark back and
sides. Looking for a good mandolin for fiddle tunes or sessions? This
is it! Lots of volume in this one! The "A Junior" model was the entry
level mandolin for Gibson. Even so, these are excellent instruments.
They do not have body or fingerboard binding, and the truss rod is not
adjustable. Then again, all Gibson mandolins prior to 1922 didn't even
have truss rods. Where it counts, however - all solid woods, carved
spruce top, carved birch back and sides - its the same mandolin as the
higher grade versions. All hardware and finish is original except
missing the pickguard. Shows some playing wear and the back seam has been reglued behind the tailpiece. No other repairs evident. Recent professional setup by luthier Jerry Ray. No logo on the peghead as made by Gibson. Neck is straight and the frets are in good shape. Plays nice
and has a good ringing sound. Excellent for Celtic or old-time music.
Newer hardshell case included.
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