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1912 Gibson F2 Mandolin #12312

Summary

1912 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1911 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F2
Serial 12312
Factory Order number: 1509

Description

fon is possibly 509. Chin rest pickguard clamp hardware, black finish, handel tuners, 3-piece neck. Earlier style scroll carving with nice sharp ridge, refretted, purple case

Dave Reiner

Categories

Categories this instrument is a member of

  • Purple-lined hardshell case
  • From the Collection of Dave Reiner
  • Black finish
  • Chin rest type hardware for pickguard clamps
  • Handel inlaid tuners

Source

From Dan Beimborn.
Dan Beimborn is the designer and operator of the Mandolin Archive. Descriptions and photographs are copyright Dan Beimborn unless otherwise indicated, and may not be reproduced without permission.

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