Summary
manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1904 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F2
Serial 3248
Factory order number unknown
Description
Black finish. "The Gibson" only on peghead, fancy pearl position inlays starting at first fret, Inlaid, pearl bordered pickguard. Celluloid bound top, fingerboard. No binding on peghead or back
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- 3-point body style
- Black finish
- Early "artist model" inlay
- Inlaid pickguard
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
Frank Ford is on of the founders of Gryphon Strings. Frank is world-renowned as a master repairman and an expert on vintage mandolins. Gryphon often carries very nice vintage mandolins. Frank is also the author of Frets.com, a website well worth the visit for instrument fans, luthiers, and repairmen
