I've wanted to build some A-style mandolins and although I have rebuilt/refurbished a bunch of old Gibson A-styles, I’ve been stuck in F-style rut, “The times they are a changing.” #I was excited to get this order for snakehead reproduction mandolin a few months ago as a nice break from the norm and to get started building an A-style mandolin, something I’ve wanted to do for awhile. #
I call this one the “Tribute A4” and it is patterned after our 1924 Gibson snakehead. #The specifications are: Red Spruce top, figured Birch back and sides, Honduras Mahogany neck, bone nut, Macassar Ebony bridge, Schaller A-tuners with replacement ivoroid buttons, Allen TR2 tailpiece (with latest design improvements), Ebony fretboard with 12"
radius, Ebony truss rod cover with vintage style Silver screws, oil varnish with shellac French polish.
Here are some pictures. #The first one, “in the white.”
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