1916 Gibson A3 Mandolin #31845

Summary

1916 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1915 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A3
Serial 31845
Factory order number unknown

Description

VGC except needs some work and setup (partial refret, cleanup, etc.), pumpkin color top, no tailpiece, binding missing
from treble side of neck and neck sanded to edge of fretboard, all parts original, 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