Madragada Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 I'm trying to find out more information about my father's Gibson Model A Mandolin. I've read that there are production information somewhere that I'd like to see, if someone can point me to it. I've put up a web page will all that I know so far: http://trishah.com/mandolin Any information you have I'd love to know about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarkid Posted August 21, 2010 Share Posted August 21, 2010 that is a sweet looking madolin you got there YOUR MAKING ME JEALOUS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madragada Posted August 22, 2010 Author Share Posted August 22, 2010 Sorry... didn't mean to do that to ya' ;) However, my brother and I have decided to sell it. If you, or if anyone, is interested, you can see more about it at: http://www.trishah.com/mandolin Hope that helps a little... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennroots Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Sorry... didn't mean to do that to ya' ;) However, my brother and I have decided to sell it. If you, or if anyone, is interested, you can see more about it at: http://www.trishah.com/mandolin Hope that helps a little... lol. Go to: My link There will be many folks who would love to help you with your mandolin and possibly buy it. You may have to join the forum site, but it will be worth it. They are a helpful group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tennroots Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 I see you have already found the Mandolin Cafe site, saw the mando posted in the classifieds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilW Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 i would like to see acloser picture of the gibson label on the inside of your mandolin. thanks, neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devellis Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 From a quick look, it appears to be an early 20's Gibson A. It's late enough (beyond mid-1921) to have a truss rod cover but otherwise looks like an early example. A serial number and or FON (factory order number) should get you a more precise date. It looks to be in nice shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwalker9000 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 It may be a luthier by the name of Lloyd Loar who worked for gibson made it if so it will be worth much more than one of equal condition.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just for the record, Lloyd Loar was not a luthier. He was an acoustical engineer that worked at Gibson from approx. 1919-1924. He was responsible for testing, tuning and aproving the Style 5 instruments Gibson built from 1923-1924. They included the F-5 mandolin, H-5 mandola, K-5 mando-cello and L-5 guitar. He did not work on any Style A mandolins during his time at Gibson. He was also the inventor of the Gibson TL - tenor lute. Many people give him credit for inventing & designing the Style 5 instruments, but there is NO concrete evidence to support this theory. Most likely he was part of a team of people who were responsible for bringing those instruments into existence. You have correctly dated your mandolin as a 1922 Model A S/N 70128 as per Joe Spann's new book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest min Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Very pleased to be the one in this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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