1950s Gibson A-40 natural

Good condition, 6,5/10, Made in USA, including non-original Dominant softcase, the original pickguard and bracket are in the case since it has become a bit bent over time, replaced tuners but the original (with pulverized buttons) are also in the case, more info:

Introduced in 1948 and built until 1971, the Gibson A40 was offered as a high quality entry level instrument. The A-style Mandolin was the result of one of Orville Gibson’s 1898 patents, which effectively merged violin family principles into mandolin and guitar family instruments. After Gibson began producing these, the traditional bowl-back European mandolin rapidly fell out of favor.

The Gibson A40, as an entry level mandolin, incorporated several cost saving techniques that were also used in Gibson’s electric guitars like the ES-175. Specifically, the sides and back are steam-pressed Mahogany Laminate. This can be seen on the unbound edge of the back. The top is solid carved Spruce, with binding around the edge. The F-holes are painted, not bound, and the grain can be seen through the paint. The neck is solid Mahogany, with Rosewood used for the unbound fingerboard and the bridge; and at this point, Rosewood was sourced from Central South American countries like Brazil.