Summary
1912 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1911 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 12105
Factory Order number: 1517
Description
Black finish, single piece back. Radiused fretboard and replacement bridge
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Single piece back
- Black finish
- Handel inlaid tuners
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
Frank Ford is on of the founders of Gryphon Strings. Frank is world-renowned as a master repairman and an expert on vintage mandolins. Gryphon often carries very nice vintage mandolins. Frank is also the author of Frets.com, a website well worth the visit for instrument fans, luthiers, and repairmen
