Whatever you have, please remember that Gibson has never been all that great at sticking to their own specs. Nearly anything is possible.
Whatever you have, please remember that Gibson has never been all that great at sticking to their own specs. Nearly anything is possible.
A-1s changed a lot over the years, but aside from the top finish, which I wouldn't make a big deal about, what you have seems to be an A-1 from 1922:
Model: A-1 Mandolin
Available: 1902 to 1943
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I think it is an A model not an A1 which would have have a logo inlay and a double rosette. As you mentioned the bridge is non original and the pickguard is missing. With a non original case I...