1917 Gibson A1 Mandolin #32440

Summary

1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1915 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A1
Serial 32440
Factory order number unknown

Description

EC, refinished by Gibson a long time ago, repaired heel crack, pumpkin color top, all original except finish and recent
adjustable ebony bridge, "The Gibson" in pearl in peghead, pickguard, 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