Gibson A Snakehead 1925, Black

$3,750.00

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Specs


Instrument	Mandolins
Brand	Gibson
Model	A Snakehead
Finish	Black
SKU	MN2150-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1925
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Birch
Finish Material	Nitro
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/ Ebony
Neck Profile	V
Neck Depth	.887 @ 1st ; .977 @ 5th
Fingerboard Radius	Flat
Tuners	Original Waverly tuners (changed post screws)
Bridge	Original Ebony
Scale Length	14"
Nut Width	1.091" (1 1/16th)
String Spacing at Saddle	1.479"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	N
Case	Original Geib Case
Modifications/Repairs	Replacement ivoroid tuning key (original in case)

Description

Gibson Snakehead mandolins earned their name as Gibson changed the headstock style from the scroll to a design that resembled a snake's head in the early 20s. These models implemented many of the tweaks that Lloyd Loar brought to Gibson's designs. This example is almost completely original, with one replacement ivoroid tuning key (original in case). It has plenty of wear for a century old instrument, but is otherwise in good condition. Includes original Geib case.