1924 (Loar Period) Gibson TL Tenor Lute #77591

Summary

1924 (Loar Period) manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1925 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Tenor Lute, Style TL
Serial 77591
Factory Order number: 11180A

Description

Blond, 4-string tenor lute converted to 8-string

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Source

From Gryphon Strings.
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