Summary
1910 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1909 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A2
Serial 8024
Factory Order number: 540
Description
Orville Label. "The Gibson" on peghead, top binding, no back binding. Missing bridge, nut, pickguard (no pickguard inlaid). FON 540. Possible back shrinkage or back reglued.
DB - one of the first S/Ns we know of without an inlaid pickguard (except for the earlier batch ~3263)
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Orange or "pumpkin" finish
- Orville Gibson Label
- Pineapple-shaped tailpiece cover
Source
From eBay
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