1916 Gibson A-4

[Jake Wildwood]

Just refretted, fit a new bridge, and setup this beaut for a customer.

Full pics & soundclip at the blog post. (http://antebelluminstruments.blogspot.com/2015/04/1916-gibson-4-carved-top-mandolin.html)

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qItlXtg0iIo/VTFlCcvrOII/AAAAAAAAMg0/RkcRNQAv9LY/s1600/a4-1.jpg

[Tavy]

Nice! Got to love the color of that top :)

[Jake Wildwood]

Yeah, this is one of the brighter ones I've seen. It's like -- whoa -- where'd you pick that fruit??

[lenf12]

Looks pretty clean as well for a 99 yo. Nice!!

Len B.
Clearwater, FL

[F-2 Dave]

It's a beauty for sure. Those Handels add the perfect amount of fancy.

[Jake Wildwood]

It's a beauty for sure. Those Handels add the perfect amount of fancy.

10-4, and they manage to keep tune just fine, too, thankfully.