Hello.
I just registered here and have already found a wealth of information. I am mostly a Guitarist, but pretty much can get music out of anything with strings (except a violin/fiddle). I have had mandolins around the house since I was a kid. I can get around them pretty good for a beginner, mostly because of a decent ear. I really love Gibson instruments. For the most part all the instruments in my collection are Gibson. I have owned several Gibson Guitars from the teens too, although I mostly own electrics these days.
I recently became the owner of this Gibson A mandolin from the teens (1914) I think. THe factory order number is 1936 and the serial number is in the 165XX range. It is missing the tailpiece cover (but the tail piece is there), its missing the original bridge and nut. The rest of it is in very good condition.
I am looking for the parts to restore this. I posted an ad in the classified for some parts, and already have one responce. (thanks).
Any comments on this mandolin would be appreciated. (value...etc)
Cheers from Chicago!
Joe
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