Gibson A Mandolin #3999

Summary

manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1905 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A
Serial 3999
Factory order number unknown

Description

Orange finish. Cedar top, beech back and sides. No binding on body or neck, single soundhole ring pearl bordered inlaid pickguard.

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Source

From Gryphon Strings.
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