Thank you for your input, all of you!
Thank you for your input, all of you!
Interesting mando. What was the original color? If Sheraton brown, Id go with A-2. If pumpkin I'd go with A-1. If black, Not sure.
Body looks like an A-2 but neck looks like an A-1. I have seen A snakeheads that have tortoise binding on the back. Could this be one like that?
Just to offer some specs on another snakehead Gibson;I have before me serial number 79778;the number stamped on the neck block is 8154. It has a black top,gold stencil on the headstock"The Gibson",white binding on top,unbound back which I believe is birch. The fretboard on this mando has been replaced by Don MacRostie;it is bound, and radiused.
Replacement tuners.
The soundhole on this mando has a single band of white binding that looks to be 1/8 inch wide with white/black strips/rings on each side.
Not sure of the manufacture date on mine? Not sure if it's an "A" or "A1". Hard to read the label.
Forgot to mention that the bridge on this instrument isn't original. Thumbwheels too big and in the wrong place.
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Deanbix,that is a very cool looking mandolin! Thanks for the pics.
Pretty wide variation in serial numbers between my 79778 and the OP's 73xxx. Were that many snakeheads made in,what,a few years time? Just wondering.
I don't have Spann's book. What is the date of manufacture for FON 8154? Thanks in advance for any kind soul supplying the date.
Really enjoying getting back into mandolins;especially the vintage Gibsons.
Thanks to OP for this thread.
PS:I love the dimensions of the Loar-era snakeheads' necks being narrower/thinner.
Have only one F5 with similar dimensions,a Monroe model from'93.
If you want to discuss a different mandolin, it's really helpful to start your own thread.
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You're right,mrmando. My sincere apologies for discussing a different mandolin than the original poster's. I will certainly try to do better in the future.
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Actually No, FYI, it is just a finishing step*, the kerfed strip you see inside
is actually what the top and sides are glued to..
*A Jr. is one from old Gibson line , skips, the decorative edge binding..
[Weber has a Basic model finished like that.. too]
It does protect the softer spruce top edge , so does have that function..
My 22 'A' has front, but no back edge binding,
but those materials are a harder wood Birch or Maple, than the top..
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