Summary
manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1909 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F4
Serial 8017
Factory Order number: 249
Description
Orange finish. 3pt.
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- 3-point body style
- Orange or "pumpkin" finish
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
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