1914 Gibson F4 Mandolin #18146

Summary

1914 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1912 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 18146
Factory order number unknown

Description

VGC-, black face, all original, inlaid tuners, no pickguard, wear spot wherethe player rested his/her fingers on face, full flowerpot inlay, with beat up OHSC

Categories

Categories this instrument is a member of

• Black finish
• Handel inlaid tuners

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