1917 Gibson A1 Mandolin #37794

Summary

1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1917 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A1
Serial 37794
Factory order number unknown

Description

EC except one small repaired back crack, pumpkin color top, "The Gibson" inlaid on headstock, bound ebony fretboard with dot inlays, compensated ebony bridge, pickguard missing, appears all original, on consignment, 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