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1921 Gibson F4 Mandolin #68128

Summary

1921 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1922 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 68128
Factory Order number: 11558

Description

Cremona Sunburst F4. No Truss rod. All original except refret, neck varnished. Pickguard deteriorating.

DB: This mandolin has a late '21 Serial or early '22. By many, these Cremona sunburst shaded F4s are considered to be Loar F5 prototype finishes

Information from N.E. Pfeifer

Categories

Categories this instrument is a member of

  • Cremona Brown (Loar style) finish
  • Prototype or experimental features

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.

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