1916 Gibson A4 Mandolin #28559

Summary

1916 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1915 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 28559
Factory order number unknown

Description

EC-, black top, fleur-de-lis and "The Gibson" inlay in headstock, pickguard, Handel inlaid tuner buttons, "The Gibson" tailpiece, all original except later adjustable bridge, with OHSC

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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