Summary
1925 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1927 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style A1
Serial 81355
Factory order number unknown
Description
Black finish. Auctioned by Skinner Oct 17, 2004. Horizontal "The Gibson" on peghead
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Black finish
- Snakehead peghead shape
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
