Summary
manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1919 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 53442
Factory order number unknown
Description
Red finish. Bass side repaired. One piece birch back
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Single piece back
- Red finish
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
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