Violin guy Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 So I acquired a Gibson A style mandolin. It is black with a carved back and belly. The pick guard is broken and I would like to replace it. It was pinned to the finger board. I am ok with violins but don’t know anything about mandolins. I want to just clean it up and sell it to someone who will enjoy it. Any help is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 (edited) Hi. Do you have a serial number on the label? Or a number on the inside neck block? It is a A. How much are you asking for it? Those pickguards are known for de solving. It is gassing off. And will create problems on the rest of the celluloid plastics like binding. Its a cancer that doesnt quit. I have s harp guitar thats doing the same thing. Edited April 7, 2021 by slimt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violin guy Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 The serial number is 79142. And the number inside on the neck is 8094. I am tying to figure out how old it is. I was offered $2000 for it but not sure if that’s a good price or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Violin guy said: The serial number is 79142. And the number inside on the neck is 8094. I am tying to figure out how old it is. I was offered $2000 for it but not sure if that’s a good price or not This dates to 1924. Its a style A from the Lloyd Loar era. Do your home work. Mandolincafe.com. And. Reverb.com. There a very popular mandolin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violin guy Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Thanks you for the info. I’ll get in the research Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 These were the bottom of the line in 24. But there tone puts these right up with the A4s without virzi of the era. My guess in that condition being a snakehead. 2 to 2500. But make sure its up to snuff. I see these at 3000 up. Alot do not sell. Unless there super clean originals without issues. like I said there very popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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