1917 Gibson A Mandolin #38026

Summary

1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1917 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A
Serial 38026
Factory order number unknown

Description

GC+ except one repaired back crack, pumpkin color top, pearl "The Gibson" in headstock, good sound, replacement tailpiece cover and rosewood adjustable bridge, neck, back and rims appear refinished or possibly just oversprayed, with HSC

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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