Summary
1906 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1906 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F2
Serial 5748
Factory Order number: 324
Description
Blackface 3-point f2. Orville label. Rough later pickguard, rosewood adjustible bridge. Much finish checking. Ebay description states that mandolin has been through a fire, and has a sound post to alleviate top sinkage. Later "The Gibson" on peghead (re-necked? truss rod cover & Handel tuners as well). Red-lined HSC is likely original, later ones are too small/don't fit.
(FON from Frank Ford)
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Red-lined hardshell case
- 3-point body style
- Black finish
- Orville Gibson Label
- Pineapple-shaped tailpiece cover
- Handel inlaid tuners
Source
From eBay
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