Laminate Sides

Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst, 1941

On January 27, 2023 /

Built during 1941, this Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst was a less expensive model with solid Spruce top and figured Maple back, but with laminate Maple for the sides. The un-bound fingerboard is Rosewood, sourced from Central South America.

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Thomas Malapanis Classical Guitar, 2004

On April 3, 2022 /

Here we are looking at the Thomas Malapanis Classical numbered 26, and dated to 2004. The top is Red Cedar, while the sides, back, headplate and bridge are Cocobolo. The sides are lined with a Cypress or Sycamore facing, not the same as ‘laminate’ woods, a technique pioneered by Jose Ramirez III to help increase clarity, and still used on some higher end Ramirez models.

Used

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Laminate Sides

Gibson A-1 Mandolin Sunburst, 1941

Thomas Malapanis Classical Guitar, 2004

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