Summary
1903 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1904 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A
Serial 2858
Factory order number unknown
Description
5-screw tailpiece with endpin hole. volute on peghead
From John West
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- All-original parts
- Constructed without a neck block
- Volute on back of peghead
- Orange or "pumpkin" finish
- Orville Gibson Label
- Inlaid pickguard
- 5-screw tailpiece with endpin hole
- Pineapple-shaped tailpiece cover with hole
Source
From John West.
John West has a great collection of Gibson mandolins, and helps organize the Wintergrass festival
