• This A-50's unique and larger 11" "bell" shaped bound body was a short-lived variation on a sought-after model. It has a sunburst finish, spruce top with large f-holes, highly figured maple back and sides, mahogany neck with paddle peghead features "Gibson" logo and flowerpot inlay, and a bound 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl varied pattern inlays (similar to Nick Lucas). Hiscox thermoplastic hard shells case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA. 


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    Condition Notes: Bridge repaired, 3 top cracks - 2 glued and cleated, 1 previously repaired

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 757F-5
  • c.1940
  • Gloss Sunburst finish
  • "Bell" shaped A-style 11" body
  • Spruce top with large f-holes
  • Tone bar bracing
  • Maple sides and 2-piece back
  • Mahogany neck
  • 20-fret bound and radiused Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • 1-7/32" nut, 14-1/2" scale
  • Pearl varied pattern inlays (similar to Nick Lucas)
  • Brazilian rosewood adjustable bridge
  • Traditional tailpiece
  • Newer bound and purfled raised tortoise plastic pickguard installed
  • Peghead overlay features script "Gibson" logo and flowerpot inlay
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons
  • Hiscox thermoplastic hard shell case (light blue lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA 

Gibson A-50 Mandolin (1940)

Gibson A-50 Mandolin (1940)

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SKU: 90U-220463

$1,500 USD
$1,500.00 USD
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This A-50's unique and larger 11" "bell" shaped bound body was a short-lived variation on a sought-after model. It has a sunburst finish, spruce top with large f-holes, highly figured maple back and sides, mahogany neck with paddle peghead features "Gibson" logo and flowerpot inlay, and a bound 20-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl varied pattern inlays (similar to Nick Lucas). Hiscox thermoplastic hard shells case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA. 

This product is in Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Bridge repaired, 3 top cracks - 2 glued and cleated, 1 previously repaired
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 757F-5
  • c.1940
  • Gloss Sunburst finish
  • "Bell" shaped A-style 11" body
  • Spruce top with large f-holes
  • Tone bar bracing
  • Maple sides and 2-piece back
  • Mahogany neck
  • 20-fret bound and radiused Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • 1-7/32" nut, 14-1/2" scale
  • Pearl varied pattern inlays (similar to Nick Lucas)
  • Brazilian rosewood adjustable bridge
  • Traditional tailpiece
  • Newer bound and purfled raised tortoise plastic pickguard installed
  • Peghead overlay features script "Gibson" logo and flowerpot inlay
  • 4-on-a-plate tuners with white buttons
  • Hiscox thermoplastic hard shell case (light blue lining)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA 
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