🪕 VINTAGE 1915 GIBSON STYLE "A" MANDOLIN – SERIAL #22285 🪕

🪕 VINTAGE 1915 GIBSON STYLE "A" MANDOLIN – SERIAL #22285 🪕

EXCELLENT CONDITION | ORIGINAL HARDSHELL CASE INCLUDED

Up for sale is an authentic, Golden-Era 1915 Gibson Style "A" Oval-Soundhole Mandolin (Serial #22285). Hand-crafted in Kalamazoo, Michigan, this 111-year-old treasure features its original interior guarantee label marked with the historic March 30, 1906 patent date.

Built during the height of America's mandolin orchestra craze, this instrument showcases Gibson’s legendary carved solid spruce top paired with carved solid birch back and sides—delivering a warm, woody tone with exceptional acoustic projection.

⭐ KEY SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS ⭐

• 🏷️ Brand: The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Kalamazoo, MI)
• 🎶 Model: Style "A" Oval Hole
• 📅 Year: 1915 (Verified by Serial #22285)
• 📜 Label: Original interior label with March 30, 1906 patent date
• 🪵 Top Wood: Carved Solid Spruce with bound oval soundhole
• 🪵 Back & Sides: Carved Solid Birch
• 🎸 Headstock: Classic early "Paddle" headstock design
• ✨ Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition for its age—tight seams, solid structure, gorgeous natural patina, straight neck, and superb playability
• 🧰 Case: Includes protective hardshell case

🎯 PLAYER & COLLECTOR APPEAL 🎯

WWI-era Gibson oval-hole mandolins are world-renowned among folk, Celtic, and old-time musicians for their rich midrange and full bass response. Whether you are adding a prime historical centerpiece to your collection or seeking an authentic vintage studio instrument, Serial #22285 is a wonderfully preserved, investment-grade example.