I found a Gibson mandolin on the Dutch CL (Marktplaats), i am pretty sure it is an A1 - could you guys have a look (photos)?
The FON is 3456, and I am curious about the year it was built.
I paid 780 eurofor it, even though it has some wear, it sounds great and its fun to play... Also, a nice case with it, I believe it is original? It has some fretwear and the wood on the lower frets is a bit worn, bit it doesnt ring. I think I will take it to a luthier and get it serviced... The bridge is non-adjustable, it looks really old - I believe some work could be done on the action, curious how that works out - sand of some off the bridge bottom? (I am a bit of a noob so apologies for not knowing the right terms
Only the cover to the tailpiece is missing - if anyone knows where to find one, I'd be happy to hear from you...
I got it from a elderly couple who didnt use itfor years - what are standard thinks to do when you score and old mandolin like this?
Iam really happy with it!
Thanks in advance
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