1908 GIBSON A-3 MANDOLIN in EXCELLENT CONDITION Start Price USD 2,250.00 Current Price USD 2,250.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 10, 2008 End Time Friday, October 17, 2008 Location Harrison, Arkansas See more about '1908 GIBSON A-3 MANDOLIN in EXCELLENT CONDITION' Description This is a 1908 Gibson A-3 mandolin, serial number 8659, in excellent condition.  It features the original natural top finish and has the rare engraved tuning key buttons.  This mandolin also features the Orville Gibson lyre mandolin label.  This early model A-3 is quite rare.   There are no cracks in the body or neck, or repaired headstock, or structural issues of any kind.  The string action is low, the neck is straight, and the original frets show only some slight wear.  Only the pickguard is missing, and the bridge was replaced a long time ago.  Note the tailpiece shape is different from later pre-war mandolins.  It has the pointed center as well as 'The Gibson' engraved.  This is a top-notch playing and sounding instrument and I wouldn't be selling it, but I have several others, and I can't keep them all.  Being exactly 100 years old, this fine vintage Gibson mandolin has lots of music and life still left in it. We offer a 48-hour approval period with money-back guarantee, excluding shipping costs, so feel free to bid with confidence.  Choose the 'Buy it Now' option, and we'll pay all shipping and insurance to most countries, including Canada, Europe, Japan, even to Australia. We gladly accept PayPal if you have a good feedback rating.   Any buyers with '0' feedback please contact us first, before bidding, or your bid offers may be rejected.   Now, make your best offer, and you just might get it! Place a Bid!