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    Default 1935 Gibson A1 Mandolin on eBay for you bargain hunters

    Looks like a real ($1 starting price) auction on this. https://ebay.us/sflXLu
    Though I don't think it's an A1.

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    Default Re: 1935 Gibson A1 Mandolin on eBay for you bargain hunters

    It may be an A-50.

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    Default Re: 1935 Gibson A1 Mandolin on eBay for you bargain hunters

    Quote Originally Posted by NickR View Post
    It may be an A-50.
    That's what I thinking but don't A-50's have bound fretboards?

    Also, an 1137 FON would make it 1934 and not 1935 as listed.

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    Default Re: 1935 Gibson A1 Mandolin on eBay for you bargain hunters

    A-1. A-50's from that period usually have bound fret boards and pearl inlay in the peg head.
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    Default Re: 1935 Gibson A1 Mandolin on eBay for you bargain hunters

    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.

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    Default Re: 1935 Gibson A1 Mandolin on eBay for you bargain hunters

    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.

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    Default Re: 1935 Gibson A1 Mandolin on eBay for you bargain hunters

    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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