1916 Gibson F4 Mandolin #30312

Summary

1916 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1915 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 30312
Factory order number unknown

Description

VG-EC, red sunburst top, sides and back, full torch headstock inlay, Handel inlaid tuners, tortoise plastic pickguard, pearl nut, ivoroid-bound top, back, headstock and ebony fretboard with dot inlays, "The Gibson" pearl headstock inlay and engraved tailpiece cover, appears all original except recent refret by our shop, 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