DarrenS
Mar-13-2016, 8:43pm
Hello Mandolin Cafe
I have a Gibson Mandolin Banjo that I am interested in having valued and possibly selling. I have been looking for information and need clarification.
I believe it may be made in 1922 at the Gibson factory. Looking at pictures of other mandolins from this era , mine has a few features that are different.
The bridge has no bridge cover, Im not sure if this is the original bridge
There is no back cover on this Mandolin Banjo but rather there is a movable disc inside the mandolin/banjo that can be moved around for different tones I believe. It may of being modified as it has a rough edge to the timber as if someone has cut it to a different shape.
The instrument sounds nice and only has 4 strings on at the moment. A slight buzz to some notes, may need tension adjustments to be made.
The Number stamped on the cross brace and inside of body is:
11600-4
The case has been printed with the name M.Berg and the case includes a tuning key.
If anyone had the time to give me some details and clarify its age and possible worth, that would be fantastic. i have had the instrument for 10 + years and it has not been played very often.
Thankyou in advance
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I have a Gibson Mandolin Banjo that I am interested in having valued and possibly selling. I have been looking for information and need clarification.
I believe it may be made in 1922 at the Gibson factory. Looking at pictures of other mandolins from this era , mine has a few features that are different.
The bridge has no bridge cover, Im not sure if this is the original bridge
There is no back cover on this Mandolin Banjo but rather there is a movable disc inside the mandolin/banjo that can be moved around for different tones I believe. It may of being modified as it has a rough edge to the timber as if someone has cut it to a different shape.
The instrument sounds nice and only has 4 strings on at the moment. A slight buzz to some notes, may need tension adjustments to be made.
The Number stamped on the cross brace and inside of body is:
11600-4
The case has been printed with the name M.Berg and the case includes a tuning key.
If anyone had the time to give me some details and clarify its age and possible worth, that would be fantastic. i have had the instrument for 10 + years and it has not been played very often.
Thankyou in advance
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