Gibson

FEATURES: A-STYLE BODY WITH SOLID SPRUCE TOP AND FIGURED MAPLE BACK AND SIDES FINISHED IN SATIN VINTAGE BROWNBURST, ROUNDED-V FIGURED MAPLE NECK WITH EBONY FRETBOARD, ADJUSTABLE EBONY BRIDGE, AND NICKEL GROVER TUNERS

Gibson's Original Acoustic Instruments division brings the concept of the most affordable hand-crafted mandolin to its line of A-style mandolins with the new A-9 model.

OAI's scroll-body F-9 model, introduced in January 2002, was not only a commercial success - it also generated numerous requests for a similar model in the A-style line which features a symmetrical, pear-shaped body.

The A-9 has a Sitka spruce top and eastern hard maple back, sides and neck, top bound black binding, nickel plated hardware, a Gibson script headstock inlay and satin vintage brown finish. The hand-fitted dovetail neck joint, hand-tuned tone chamber and micro thin finish assure a rich, powerful sound that is characteristic of higher-end mandolins. The A body style is comfortable to play and allows easy access up the neck.