1917 Gibson A1 Mandolin #35979

Summary

1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1916 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A1
Serial 35979
Factory order number unknown

Description

G-VGC+, pumpkin top, pickguard, "The Gibson" in headstock, minor crack repaired beneath the pickguard, with SSC

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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