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    Default Gibson A-40

    We’re all A-40s carved top with flat backs?

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    Default Re: Gibson A-40

    I was under the impression the backs were laminated arched with a brace. That's what Gruhn's book says as well.
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    Default Re: Gibson A-40

    Mine wasn't, #68386, late 50's/early 60's.

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    Default Re: Gibson A-40

    We’re A-00 carved top, flat backed and oval sound hole?

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    Default Re: Gibson A-40

    Quote Originally Posted by Jon Hall View Post
    We’re A-00 carved top, flat backed and oval sound hole?
    Per Paul Fox's book in 1933, yes, they had a flat back. Usually mahogany but sometimes maple (p.116) There are photos of one of those on Google that's mis-labeled an A-40. From a sold listing on Reverb.
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    Question Re: Gibson A-40

    I had one in the 70's .. .. .. Amber- natural finish , Mahogany neck , ff holes , rosewood fingerboard glued to the top
    top carved, back, Arched , pressed Mahogany 3 ply, as seen via un bound back corner - edge.
    sides may have been solid mahogany or more 3 ply, it was not visible..
    Kluson tuners buttons of a plastic that was prone to deteriorate.. with age..

    It played great ..

    All? i couldn't afford to own all of them, just one ,, I later got an Oval hole A from 1922..
    Sold the A 40..




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