Summary
1925 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1928 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandocello, Style K5
Serial 83271
Factory order number unknown
Description
Originally blackface, refinished in sunburst and Fern inlay replaced original Flowerpot
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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
