Summary
1921 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1921 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 65435
Factory Order number: 11357
Description
Back with unusual Neapolitan or "Skunkburst" finish. Three clear stain colors applied in a single vertical stripe instead of the usual circular sunburst. Sides also matching. Black top, nice crisp clear scroll carving on this example. Nice warm tone
Dave Reiner
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Green-lined hardshell case
- From the Collection of Dave Reiner
- Black finish
- Unusual instrument
Source
From Dan Beimborn.
Dan Beimborn is the designer and operator of the Mandolin Archive. Descriptions and photographs are copyright Dan Beimborn unless otherwise indicated, and may not be reproduced without permission.
