Summary
1925 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1928 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F5
Serial 82932
Factory Order number: 8231
Description
Fern, Mint. Gold Hardware, lacquer finish
Photos by Frank Ford
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- Green-lined hardshell case
- Superb condition
- Fern peghead inlay
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