• This fine Loar-period mandolin was completed at a time when Gibson was experimenting with 3 color sunburst and Finish Shop Foreman Fred Miller was developing his "Cremona Brown" finish. This finish is transitional from the 2-color red sunburst. Some of these have a more pronounced red / yellow / brown look than the later "Cremona Brown" ones from 1922 - 24. This  Gibson F-4 has tons of vintage vibe with its double bound 2 point body. Carved spruce top, oval soundhole, and triple ring rosette. It has figured maple sides and a carved back. 2-piece mahogany neck with a bound ebony fretboard. Other features include an ebony bridge with rare compensated aluminum saddle. Bound headstock with double flowerpot inlay and "The Gibson" logo. Waverly 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons.


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    Condition Notes: Previous professional re-fret and nut shim

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Nice Lloyd Loar period mandolin!

  • SN 67130 and FON 11524
  • 1921-22
  • Tri-color sunburst finish (early Cremona Brown)
  • Double bound 2-point body 
  • Carved spruce top 
  • Oval soundhole 
  • Rope and ivoroid triple ring rosette 
  • Nice figured maple sides and (1 piece) carved back 
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip
  • "V" neck profile
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with treble extension (professionally re-fretted)
  • Pearl dot inlays, Pearl nut (small shim) 
  • 19 frets with treble extension
  • 1-7/32" nut, ~14" scale
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Ebony bridge base with rare compensated aluminum saddle
  • Logo stamped on tailpiece cover 
  • Bound headstock with script “The Gibson” logo and flowerpot inlay 
  • Waverly 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons 
  • Original shaped hard shell case (green lining, newer handle)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson F-4 Mandolin (1921-22)

Gibson F-4 Mandolin (1921-22)

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SKU: 90U-220587

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This fine Loar-period mandolin was completed at a time when Gibson was experimenting with 3 color sunburst and Finish Shop Foreman Fred Miller was developing his "Cremona Brown" finish. This finish is transitional from the 2-color red sunburst. Some of these have a more pronounced red / yellow / brown look than the later "Cremona Brown" ones from 1922 - 24. This  Gibson F-4 has tons of vintage vibe with its double bound 2 point body. Carved spruce top, oval soundhole, and triple ring rosette. It has figured maple sides and a carved back. 2-piece mahogany neck with a bound ebony fretboard. Other features include an ebony bridge with rare compensated aluminum saddle. Bound headstock with double flowerpot inlay and "The Gibson" logo. Waverly 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Previous professional re-fret and nut shim
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. 

For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

Nice Lloyd Loar period mandolin!

  • SN 67130 and FON 11524
  • 1921-22
  • Tri-color sunburst finish (early Cremona Brown)
  • Double bound 2-point body 
  • Carved spruce top 
  • Oval soundhole 
  • Rope and ivoroid triple ring rosette 
  • Nice figured maple sides and (1 piece) carved back 
  • 2-piece mahogany neck with dark center strip
  • "V" neck profile
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with treble extension (professionally re-fretted)
  • Pearl dot inlays, Pearl nut (small shim) 
  • 19 frets with treble extension
  • 1-7/32" nut, ~14" scale
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Ebony bridge base with rare compensated aluminum saddle
  • Logo stamped on tailpiece cover 
  • Bound headstock with script “The Gibson” logo and flowerpot inlay 
  • Waverly 4-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons 
  • Original shaped hard shell case (green lining, newer handle)
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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