🪕 VINTAGE 1915 GIBSON STYLE "A" MANDOLIN – SERIAL #22285 – EXCELLENT CONDITION w/ HARDSHELL CASE 🪕

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

Built during the height of America's mandolin orchestra craze, this Style A features Gibson's legendary carved solid spruce top and carved solid birch back and sides, delivering a warm, woody, and resonant tone with incredible acoustic projection.

🌟 KEY SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS 🌟

• Brand: The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. Ltd. (Kalamazoo, MI)
• Model: Style "A" Oval Hole
• Year of Manufacture: 1915 (Verified by Serial #22285)
• Label Details: Features original internal 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 111-year age — tight seams, solid structure, beautiful natural finish patina, straight neck, and great playability.
• Includes: Hardshell case included.

🎯 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 historic piece to your collection or looking for an authentic vintage recording instrument, Serial #22285 is a fine, well-preserved example.