1918 Gibson A4 Mandolin #40566

Summary

1918 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1917 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 40566
Factory order number unknown

Description

EC, red sunburst finish, fleur-de-lis inlay in headstock, Handel inlaid tuners, pickguard in case but not useable, appears
all original, 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