Summary
1918 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1917 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 42516
Factory order number unknown
Description
Very pretty F4. Maple Back & sides. Some top sinkage & dimes placed under bridge to raise it. Missing binding on one body point, and evidence of an old neck heel crack. Very nice original case (red-lined) and pickguard/tailpiece cover
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Maple back
- Red-lined hardshell case
- Case in very nice condition
- Handel inlaid tuners
Source
From eBay
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