Description
VG(+). SN: Unknown. 1 1/8″ nut.
Figured Maple back and sides, Mahogany neck. Blackened peghead overlay with old Gibson script logo pearl inlay at top and pearl diamond inlaid in center. Brazilian Rosewood flat fingerboard with pearl dot position markers. Original openback tuners with original cream buttons.
Bound top, back and fingerboard, with antiqued cream bindings. Tortoise side dots along fingerboard. Sunburst finish is in very vibrant condition.
Original small mandolin frets show moderate denting. Original Brazilian Rosewood adjustable bridge and tailpiece.
Some player wear thru lacquer on both sides of fingerboard extension. One or two top cracks repaired at top end of treble f-hole.
Comes with an original Chipboard Case.
Here is a soundclip of our friend Billy Parker playing this fine mandolin.
