Details
The Loar-era A2Z has almost mythical status among fans of Gibson's A-model mandolins, and the powerful bass response on this example will remind you why. Of course it also has the truss rod and same narrow neck as the Lloyd Loar F-5, two features missing from all those earlier A models from the 'teens. This example is all original except for new frets and a replacement tailpiece in the proper style. No cracks, only surface wear to the finish. Lots of tonal power and projection, if you like oval-soundhole tone but find Gibson's earlier A models often a bit lacking this A2-Z will bring a smile. Includes the original hardshell case
Specs
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Back sides
Carved Figured Maple
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Binding
grained Ivoroid
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Bridge
Adjustable Compensated Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
original shellac varnish
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Frets to body
10
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Inlay
dots
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Neck shape
V-Shape
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Nut width
1 3/32"
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Rosette
ivoroid with b/w purfling
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Scale length
13.9"
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Top material
Adirondack Spruce
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Total frets
20
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Tuners
spear-point Waverly
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Year
1923
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Case type
Original Hardshell
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Serial number
11919
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SKU
GIBA2Z-11919
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UPC
121240
