Gibson A-Century Century of Progress Mandolin 1930's

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The Gibson "A-Century," produced for only a short period in the 1930s, is known as a highly distinctive model. This particular instrument is a 1930s A-Century. Created in commemoration of the "A Century of Progress" exposition held in Chicago in 1933, its greatest appeal lies in its flamboyant and original design, which sets it apart from the usual Gibson A-style. The body adopts the symmetrical shape of the A-style, with a carved arched spruce top, maple sides, and a maple flat back. The sunburst body is combined with distinctive pearloid decoration applied to the headstock and the entire fretboard. Particularly eye-catching are the fretboard and headstock, which feature a pearloid base with rosewood blocks, and further inlaid with pearl diamonds and scripts, resulting in a very elaborate design. The headstock is adorned with the Gibson script logo and decorative inlays, and the contrast between the pearloid, rosewood, and pearl gives it a unique presence. This guitar showcases the distinctive 1930s Gibson style with its mahogany neck, oval soundholes, multi-ringing around the soundholes, original firestripe pickguard, original Gibson logo tailpiece, and body and fretboard binding. While there is some weather checking throughout, giving it a nice vintage feel, there are no cracks and the paintwork retains its beautiful sheen. There is some repair work on the binding peeling at the waist of the body, and the tuning pegs and bridge appear to have been replaced at a later date. The neck has a slight curve on the bass string side, but there is no buzzing and it is perfectly playable. As it is nearly 100 years old, some parts have been modified from the original, but the A-Century's most distinctive features, such as the pearloid headstock/fretboard, as well as its characteristic body design and decorations, remain intact. The A-Century was produced in limited numbers and is now a highly sought-after model among vintage Gibsons, attracting attention from collectors. It offers a unique design and historical context, distinct from so-called "Lower Era" masterpieces like the F-5. This guitar offers a rare A-Century look and fully embodies the charm of a unique 1930s Gibson model. Original hardshell case included.

Condition: EX++
Top: Solid Spruce
Side: Solid Maple
Back: Solid Sugar Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Bridge: Rosewood
Machine Head: Chrome
Fingerboard Inlay: Rosewood/Pearl
Binding: White
Pick Guard: Firestripe Color
Pickup: none
Nut width: 30mm
Scale: 355mm
Case: Hard Case
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