Details
At first glance it appears this Gibson A model has a matt finish, but on closer inspection that low gloss surface is the result of a very fine pattern of crazing lines in the original shellac varnish. Straight neck and very playable, with lots of volume and a nice gutsy tone. The only nitpick we should mention is that at some point the lower portion of back was loose from the sides, on either side of the tailblock. The looseness was glued without getting the surfaces quite perfectly aligned, but it's something you have to look for to notice. No cracks, no significant dings or damage.
Specs
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Back sides
Birch (carved back)
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Binding
Grained Ivoroid
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Orginal Varnish
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Frets to body
10
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
V
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Nut width
1 3/16"
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Scale length
13 7/8"
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Top material
Carved Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
Original Waverly
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Year
1914
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Case type
Hardshell
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Serial number
25983 (FON 2659)
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SKU
GIBA1-25983
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UPC
141982
