1917 Gibson F4 Mandolin #36565

Summary

1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1916 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 36565
Factory order number unknown

Description

G-VGC+, red sunburst, inlaid Handel tuners, pickguard, double flowerpot inlay in peghead, all original except new pearl nut and ebony bridge (both top quality), exceptional sound, 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