1905 Gibson A4 Mandolin #4885

Summary

1905 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1905 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 4885
Factory order number unknown

Description

Black finish, inlaid pickguard, handel tuners with elaborate stamping, artist model inlay on neck.

Categories

Categories this instrument is a member of

• Green-lined hardshell case
• Black finish
• Early "artist model" inlay
• Orville Gibson Label
• Inlaid pickguard
• Pineapple-shaped tailpiece cover
• Handel inlaid tuners

Source

From Mandolin Cafe.
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