Summary
1915 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1912 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandocello, Style K1
Serial 17449
Factory order number unknown
Description
Orange finish. Very nice condition, all-original parts
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- All-original parts
- Superb condition
- Orange or "pumpkin" 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
