Looks like a real ($1 starting price) auction on this. https://ebay.us/sflXLu
Though I don't think it's an A1.
Looks like a real ($1 starting price) auction on this. https://ebay.us/sflXLu
Though I don't think it's an A1.
It may be an A-50.
A-1. A-50's from that period usually have bound fret boards and pearl inlay in the peg head.
"it's not in bad taste, if it's funny" - john waters
Paul Fox shows a Gibson illustration of the A-50 in his book which does not have the binding on its board. However, his description mentions binding but I would imagine it is possible that some- possibly early examples were made without it. The 1934-36 F hole A-1 does not have the binding and has the "open book" headstock and the number of frets clear of the body strongly suggest this is probably an A-1 as it has been advertised.
I thought the A-1 (snakehead) was discontinued in 1927 but
there is mention of some 1928 Standard peghead models.
What I did not know was the A-1 was re-introduction in 1933.
1933 specs: Bound top, straight peghead logo, standard peghead shape, sunburst finish, OVAL HOLE.
1934 A-1 specs: Bound top and back, "F" holes, white painted peghead logo.
A-1 discontinued 1943.
Last edited by your_diamond; Mar-24-2019 at 11:45am.
The auction is building up a head of steam. Of course, it is probably fair to suggest that an A-1 like this is not as desirable as an A-50 but this does look like a good all original mandolin with its case as well. I do own the Wards (Model 1642) retailed version of the A-50 and it is a beautiful instrument, with good tone. It was a lucky buy on ebay.
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