1924 (Loar Period) Gibson A4 Mandolin #76965

Summary

1924 (Loar Period) manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1924 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A4
Serial 76965
Factory order number unknown

Description

EC-, red sunburst top, snakehead peghead, fleur-de-lis and "The Gibson" pearl inlays in headstock, tortoise plastic pickguard, light brown tuner buttons with grain, "The Gibson" tailpiece, truss rod, adjustable bridge, all original except repro bridge, very rare Loar period A-4, with semi-HSC

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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