1924 (Loar Period) Gibson F4 Mandolin #78761

Summary

1924 (Loar Period) manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1925 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 78761
Factory order number unknown

Description

VGC+, maroon sunburst, truss rod, curly maple sides and back, flowerpot headstock, probably refinished by Gibson in the 1930's, adjustable bridge, pickguard, looks great, sounds great, Lloyd Loar period, with newer square 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