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The 1925 Gibson A2Z snakehead mandolin, serial # 81287, that was the original subject of this thread is now for sale at Elderly Instruments:...

This Gibson A2Z snakehead mandolin (Serial #81287) is for sale at Elderly Instruments:
https://www.elderly.com/catalog/product/view/id/148777/s/gibson-style-a-2z-mandolin-1925/

https://www.elderly.com/catalog/product/view/id/148777/s/gibson-style-a-2z-mandolin-1925/
http://www.mandolinarchive.com/gibson/serial/81287...

https://www.elderly.com/catalog/product/view/id/148777/s/gibson-style-a-2z-mandolin-1925/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvUWVvYMAPM&feature=youtu.be

This mandolin is now listed as an A2Z in the Mandolin Archive:
http://www.mandolinarchive.com/gibson/serial/81287

Wow, thank you very much for the info...!
As a life-long Michigan resident, it's exciting to study these legendary instruments that were built right here in Kalamazoo.

See this mandolin in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlKEhB5CX5I

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See this mandolin in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlKEhB5CX5I

The bridge has PAT.MAR.30.'09 stamped on it, as does the pickguard.

Thank you very much!
This is the clearest image of the neck block that I can get.
All that is visible seems to be 1198...
Are you seeing anything on mine that might not be as it was when it was...

Since I am new to mandolins, I want to thank everyone for their comments and expertise!
I don't know that this will make any difference, but it appears that the Serial # is 81287.
If the hallmarks...

It is possible that there might be a very faint A after the 1198 code on the neck block. Other than the Style ___ on the label, which looks blank now, is there any visible clue whether this is an...

Thank you very much...I appreciate any information!
I love Kalamazoo Gibsons but have not had much experience with mandolins!

Is there anything visible to distinguish between an A2 and an A2Z?
Would that make any difference from a value standpoint?

Serial # 812XX (Very faint pencil but visible)
Appears to be vintage 1925.
Number on neck block: 1198
Neck is straight, action low and playable at every fret.
Sound is loud and clear, no buzzing...