marblehead
Dec-27-2008, 5:33pm
Found this site via Google and am wondering if any of you can help me i.d. my Gibson Mandolin that I acquired from my father. It appears to be an older model (perhaps a Model: A-40 Mandolin Available: 1948 to 1971) based upon the specs I dug up at another site as listed below:
1948 A-40 specs: Symmetrical body, "F" holes, arched top and back, laminated mahogany body with cross brace, clamshell tailpiece, single bound top, rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, natural or sunburst. A-40 discontinued 1971.
This seems to best describe the instrument but I'd like to know with greater certainty and, of course, am happy to send a front and back pic to whomever might be an enthusiast/collector. The instrument is not for sale as it has family historical value.
The attached pics aren't so sharp but perhaps they will help. I can't find a model number anywhere!
Thanks to all for your time and trouble!
1948 A-40 specs: Symmetrical body, "F" holes, arched top and back, laminated mahogany body with cross brace, clamshell tailpiece, single bound top, rosewood fingerboard, dot inlays, natural or sunburst. A-40 discontinued 1971.
This seems to best describe the instrument but I'd like to know with greater certainty and, of course, am happy to send a front and back pic to whomever might be an enthusiast/collector. The instrument is not for sale as it has family historical value.
The attached pics aren't so sharp but perhaps they will help. I can't find a model number anywhere!
Thanks to all for your time and trouble!