1916 Gibson A1 Mandolin #26695

Summary

1916 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1914 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A1
Serial 26695
Factory order number unknown

Description

G-VGC+, black, all original, "The Gibson" in headstock, pickguard, back of headstock has "FEAK" scratched into it, repaired heel crack, with HSC

Categories

Categories this instrument is a member of

• All-original parts
• Black finish

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