1923 (Loar Period) Gibson A2 Mandolin #71869

Summary

1923 (Loar Period) manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1923 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A2
Serial 71869
Factory order number unknown

Description

G-VGC, Sheraton brown finish, no pickguard, truss rod, adjustable bridge, not snakehead, back has been removed somewhat sloppily, back and sides refinished, with OHSC

Categories

Categories this instrument is a member of

• Sheraton Brown finish
• Truss rod
• Truss rod on a paddle-shaped peghead

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