1921 Gibson A4 Mandolin #68863

Summary

1921 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1922 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 68863
Factory order number unknown

Description

VGC+, red sunburst top, fleur-de-lis and "The Gibson" pearl inlays in headstock, ivoroid tuner buttons (somewhat scratched up), "The
Gibson" tailpiece, truss rod with nickel cover, adjustable bridge, flared peghead, pickguard missing, all original, with OHSC

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Source

From Elderly Instruments.
Stan Werbin is the owner of Elderly Instruments, which has a large rotating inventory of beautiful vintage instruments. Stan has been an authority for years on vintage mandolins