Summary
1923 (Loar Period) manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1923 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 72169
Factory order number unknown
Description
Truss rod on earlier peghead style. "The Gibson" and fleur-de-lis inlaid on peghead. Very nice orange/red/black sunburst. Original pickguard, tailpiece cover, bridge, tuning pegs. Purple-lined original hardshell case
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Purple-lined hardshell case
- Brown, red, orange sunburst
- Truss rod
Source
From eBay
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