1917 Gibson A Mandolin #38499

Summary

1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1917 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A
Serial 38499
Factory order number unknown

Description

G-VGC+, pumpkin top, all original except replacement "The Gibson" tailpiece cover, no pickguard, tasteful mother-of-pearl inlays added to front and back of headstock

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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