Summary
manufacture date (traditional estimates)
1909 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F2
Serial 8961
Factory order number unknown
Description
Black finish.
Categories
Categories this instrument is a member of
- 3-point body style
- Black finish
Source
From Gryphon Strings.
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