Gibson A Mandolin #16192

Summary

manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1912 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A
Serial 16192
Factory order number unknown

Description

Late 1913 or early 1914. Blonde finish. Original pickguard, tuners, tailpiece cover. Purple-lined HSC

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Source

From Gryphon Strings.
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