Summary
1923 (Loar Period) manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1923 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A
Serial 74723
Factory order number unknown
Description
Black finish. Snakehead. Superb original condition. ebay auction states A1, though no peghead inlay, but has back binding as would an A2. Never can tell with these snakeheads
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Green-lined hardshell case
- Superb condition
- Black finish
- Snakehead peghead shape
- Truss rod
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
Frank Ford is on of the founders of Gryphon Strings. Frank is world-renowned as a master repairman and an expert on vintage mandolins. Gryphon often carries very nice vintage mandolins. Frank is also the author of Frets.com, a website well worth the visit for instrument fans, luthiers, and repairmen
