Gibson A2 Mandolin #80525

Summary

manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1926 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A2
Serial 80525
Factory order number unknown

Description

Black finish.

Frank listed as "A2Z", but I assume it is a black A2 with some A2z features, not "A2Z" on the label

Categories

Source

From Gryphon Strings.
Frank Ford is on of the founders of Gryphon Strings. Frank is world-renowned as a master repairman and an expert on vintage mandolins. Gryphon often carries very nice vintage mandolins. Frank is also the author of Frets.com, a website well worth the visit for instrument fans, luthiers, and repairmen