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1924 (Loar Period) Gibson Snakehead A Mandolin #79653

Summary

1924 (Loar Period) manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1926 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A
Serial 79653
Factory order number unknown

Description

snakhead, lacquer topcoat. Repair on bass side over neck block, back reglued. Silkscreen peghead logo + square plate tuners. Thick purfling ring around soundhole (A3 style), brush marks on back

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  • Black finish
  • Silkscreen peghead logo
  • Snakehead peghead shape

Source

From Dan Beimborn.
Dan Beimborn is the designer and operator of the Mandolin Archive. Descriptions and photographs are copyright Dan Beimborn unless otherwise indicated, and may not be reproduced without permission.

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