Summary
1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1915 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 32616
Factory order number unknown
Description
Early 1917 or late 1916. Missing binding on both body points. Maple sides, maple (or birch) slab cut back. Very nice original condition, handel inlaid tuners, double flowerpot & "The Gibson" inlaid on peghead.Pickguard & tailpiece cover present & correct.
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Maple back
- Single piece back
- Red-lined hardshell case
- Handel inlaid tuners
Source
From eBay
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