1964 Gibson A-40 Archtop Mandolin

Overview: I took this lovely old A-40 in trade, recently, and I've got to say it does sound dang good -- a fair bit better than average for these models. It's got good pop and cut and the neck is thin, fast, and quick. It's handsome, too, with its natural-finished top and just-the-right-amount of friendly wear and tear.

Repairs included: Max gave it a level/dress of the frets and setup. I cleated its only crack (a small hairline at the treble f-hole on the top). It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 1 lb 15 oz
• Scale length: 13 7/8"
• Nut width: 1 3/16"
• Neck shape: slim soft V
• Board radius: Flat
• Depth at first fret: 23/32"
• Depth at seventh fret: 7/8"
• Body width: 10"
• Body depth: 1 7/8"
• Top wood: carved solid spruce
• Back & sides wood: solid mahogany
• Bracing type: tonebar
• Bridge: adjustable rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 34w-10
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: narrow/lower

Condition notes: There's weather-checking throughout the finish and some finish wear at the back/side seam and edges of the headstock and back of the neck. There's a repaired hairline crack (small) at the treble f-hole. The sides have heavier weather-checking and there's a tiny repaired hairline crack (apparently) at the side (pictured). It's all-original except for the tailpiece cover which is a replacement.

It comes with: It has a decent hard case, too!

Consignor tag: JW