1926 Gibson Ajr Mandolin #83530

Summary

1926 manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1928 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style Ajr
Serial 83530
Factory order number unknown

Description

Horizontal "The Gibson" on peghead, missing tailpiece cover. Late '26, one of the last ones before the A0 model took over this end of the market

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Source

From Old Towne Pickn' Parlor.
Kit Simon's Olde Town Pickin' Parlor is a good place to find vintage mandolins and guitars