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1917 Gibson A4 Mandolin #39418
Summary
1917 manufacture date (traditional estimates) 1917 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 39418
Factory order number unknown
Description
Serial Number in ink, handel inlaid tuners, "The Gibson" and fleur-de-lis inlaid in headstock, later red-plush hardshell case
Source
From Gryphon Strings. Frank Ford is on of the founders of Gryphon Strings. Frank is world-renowned as a master repairman and an expert on vintage mandolins. Gryphon often carries very nice vintage mandolins. Frank is also the author of Frets.com, a website well worth the visit for instrument fans, luthiers, and repairmen
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