Hey Nostr Fam, I’m thinking of selling this antique Gibson Mandolin guitar and before I try and market it on an online exchange I wanted to check and see if there might be any interested buyers here. I’d gladly accept BTC and give you a good deal if anyone is interested. Message me if you want more info video or pics. This guitar was crafted specifically for American servicemen during World War 1 and was intended for sale at the local PX. These instruments are quite scarce and have often seen considerable use, much like the one presented here. This guitar boasts a fascinating history and remains not only interesting but also highly playable, producing a deep bluesy quality tone and sound. It was manufactured between 1918 and 1921 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The neck features mahogany with an unbound ebony fingerboard, presenting a distinct V profile. The headstock, does not have any decoration or logos, it does, however, exhibit the characteristic Gibson 'open-book' design. The neck joins the body at the 13th fret, and it has a 24.25″ scale length with a 1.75″ nut width. The frets on this instrument appear to be original. The body is constructed with a spruce top and maple back and sides, lacking any binding. The top is slightly arched but not carved, displaying considerable play wear. It measures 13 1/2″ wide, and the original finish was named 'Sheraton Brown.' In terms of hardware/electronics, the guitar has a makeshift bridge that functions well and a period tailpiece patented July 19, 1910. In terms of playability/action, it performs reasonably well and cleanly. Currently has some medium gauge elixir strings on it so the action is a bit high and tight but if you put lighter strings on it would lower the suspension and action. These guitars are known for their period-chunky V neck profile, making them well-suited for early fingerstyle tunes. It’s over a100 years old so it’s definitely got some blemishes and scratches but it has a lot of character, sounds great, and still rocks. #guitar #gibson #mandolin #acoustic #antique #sale #instrument Thanks for looking! 🧡💜