Info on Tucker mandolin requested

[Charles Johnson]

I just bought a Tucker A5. Serial number is 008a87. Is this number 8 made in 1987, or number 87 made in 2008?
Thanks for any assistance!
Charles

[barry k]

I would say more like 8th in 1987
Melvin only made about 27 mandolins .
But.....I didnt think he started that early, unless thats one he built under John Huttos tutelidge.

[Charles Johnson]

I would say more like 8th in 1987
Melvin only made about 27 mandolins .
But.....I didnt think he started that early, unless thats one he built under John Huttos tutelidge.

Thanks Barry