Gibson Style A snakehead Mandolin 1923 Lloyd Loar era Serial No. 73304 Type_ Nickel Wound The body of the 5th

The body of the 5th Avenue features a molded arched top and back

but also an entirely new sensitivity to touch and ease of playing

tingle stick

Ebony fretboard with diamond MOP inlay

3-band EQ: low

Gibson Style A snakehead Mandolin 1923 Lloyd Loar era Serial No. 73304 Type_ Nickel Wound The body of the 5thHere for sale is an exceptional Gibson Style A Mandolin from the 1920's during the famed Lloyd Loar era and sports the snakehead headstock which was an innovation made by Loar Himself. This one is in wonderful playing condition with low comfortable action and a robust and warm vintage tone. The instrument appears all original with a few minor exceptions. A pickup and output jack has been an added for stage play, and it appears from visual inspection