Wife's grandfathers Gibson Mandolin

[alawrence]

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My wife's grandfather played this Gibson mandolin in a bluegrass band in the forties .We believe that it is a 1932 model. It has 627B stamped inside. It is in excellent condition(hasn't been played in over 30 years) and has all original parts. I am trying to get some idea of the value for insurance purposes. We live in the Atlanta area. Any opinions or advise on having it appraised would be appreciated.My son and I both play the guitar and we are learning to play this wonderful instrument. The sound is incedible. Thanks.

[MikeEdgerton]

The 627B appears to be the Factory order Number and that is listed as a 1936 A-75. Let me look a little further.

Yes, it does appear be to be an A-75. I'm sure some folks will pop in with a valuation but if it was me and I wanted an appraisal for insurance purposes, I'd contact George Gruhn at Gruhn's Guitar in Nashville (www.gruhn.com) It will cost you a few dollars for the appraisal via the Internet but you'll have a document that will hold up in an insurance claim. Don't try to sell it for as much as the appraisal, it will never happen.

Nice mandolin.

[sunburst]

Randy Wood may be closer.

[MikeEdgerton]

Randy Wood may be closer.

For an Internet Appraisal? If all they are looking for is an insurance appraisal I always go with George. He's pretty impeachable in a claim argument and he always appraises higher than market.

[sunburst]

I was thinking of a walk-in appraisal, perhaps.

[William Smith]

Yes indeed,very nice lookin A-75,pretty rare horn,,Looks like shes' in great shape!,1935-36ish, I'd say 3G,,Gotta LOVE 30's Gibson goodies! Well I do anyway:grin:

[brunello97]

Very nice looking mandolin: a clean machine. I'll bet it does sound great. Thanks for posting. More pictures are always welcome. ;)

Mick