1912 Gibson A1 Mandolin #12085

Summary

1912 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1911 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A1
Serial 12085
Factory order number unknown

Description

G-VGC, pumpkin (natural top), pearl "The Gibson" in headstock, pickguard missing, all original, with SSC

Categories

Categories this instrument is a member of

• Orange or "pumpkin" finish

Source

From Elderly Instruments.
Stan Werbin is the owner of Elderly Instruments, which has a large rotating inventory of beautiful vintage instruments. Stan has been an authority for years on vintage mandolins