Last edited by Gene Summers; Jan-09-2020 at 3:44pm.
Kentucky KM-1050 2021
Pava Satin A 2018 #272
Gibson A 1916 #25861 FON 2626
My 1922 A-2 lives in a gator ABS case, fits perfect. https://reverb.com/p/gator-gc-mandol..._source=google
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Hughes A model #1
1922 Gibson A-2
1958 Gibson A-5
My 1914 Gibson A-1 loves its TKL 8851. They aren't cheap, but they're very good cases.
Kentucky KM-1050 2021
Pava Satin A 2018 #272
Gibson A 1916 #25861 FON 2626
Excellent! Good luck with it!
Thanks Rick, I will post some pictures of the Gibson after it is strung up, in its Case!
Kentucky KM-1050 2021
Pava Satin A 2018 #272
Gibson A 1916 #25861 FON 2626
For the Mandolin Archive: This is an update on my 1916 Gibson A SN 25861, FON 2626 with original Bull Nose case and pick guard. I bought a TKL A style case for it, for better protection when traveling with it. It fits very well in it. The mandolin came out of a Cape Cod, Mass. estate. It has EJ62 strings on it now. It has the classic oval hole Gibson tone.
Pictures:
Last edited by Gene Summers; Jan-18-2020 at 5:38pm. Reason: Edited pictures
Kentucky KM-1050 2021
Pava Satin A 2018 #272
Gibson A 1916 #25861 FON 2626
This is an excellent website of the history of the old case makers. http://www.stevekirtley.org/bullshead.htm
Kentucky KM-1050 2021
Pava Satin A 2018 #272
Gibson A 1916 #25861 FON 2626
Wow, what a great find. I don't recall ever seeing a teens Gibson with a three piece back. Enjoy!
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
Charles E.. This is the first three piece back Gibson A that I have seen. It would be interesting to see how many more are in the Mandolin archive. Time to do some research :-) I feel very lucky to have it. I paid $650 for it. BTW, the string height at the 12th fret is 3/64" on E, and 5/64" on G. I had to do some filing on the bridge G notches to get the action down.
Last edited by Gene Summers; Jan-19-2020 at 12:55pm. Reason: Added text
Kentucky KM-1050 2021
Pava Satin A 2018 #272
Gibson A 1916 #25861 FON 2626
There are old threads here about three piece and more Gibson backs. I'll see if I can find them.
"It's comparable to playing a cheese slicer."
--M. Stillion
"Bargain instruments are no bargains if you can't play them"
--J. Garber
Hello Mike, and I would love to read the threads. I did find a Gibson A mandolin SN 25863. That is two numbers apart from mine. It has an OHSC and has a blonde top as well.
http://www.mandolinarchive.com/gibson/serial/25863
Last edited by Gene Summers; Jan-19-2020 at 7:42pm. Reason: Added text
Kentucky KM-1050 2021
Pava Satin A 2018 #272
Gibson A 1916 #25861 FON 2626
Beautiful fit. That case will provide excellent protection. My 1914 Gibson A-1 has ridden many times in an airliner's overhead compartment. Good luck with it!
Thanks rickbella The quality, Retro look and feel of the TKL case is impressive. I’m glad to hear your 1914 A-1 is well protected. I’ve been enjoying the Gibson A, it has a really nice old voice. A Dawg pick works well with it. Cheers
Kentucky KM-1050 2021
Pava Satin A 2018 #272
Gibson A 1916 #25861 FON 2626
I have a rectangular case made by Access that fits my 1920 A-2 perfectly. Not sure about a model number. Only negative is that it is somewhat heavy, but hey...it protects my 100 y/o friend very well. Don't think I would fly with it.
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