timbowman Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 My Dad purchased a Gibson mandolin in the late 50's. I would like to find out what the value of the mandolin would be. Inside the mandolin (you can see through one of the "f" holes), there is a stamped number: X8888 11. From other information I have found, I think the mandolin was made in 1954 and was number 11 in the series of 40 produced. Does anyone have an estimated value? It is in very good condition and a real beauty. Thanks, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl M Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Tim, I'd say your best bet would be to call George Gruhn in Nashville at 615-256-2033. He's a vintage instrument dealer and appraiser, and I know he deals with old mandolins a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j50dream Posted March 23, 2011 Share Posted March 23, 2011 The value will also depend if it is a A, A1, A2, A3, etc. Gruhn's or other places who appraise will need that info from the label. I had an A and an A3 and sold them both at guitar shows. They are good sellers and getting more rare all the time. I hope you do well on it, or just keep it and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windwalker9000 Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 If you plan to resale it, Guitar shows and Bluegrass events are top drawer for eager buyers most always!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfox14 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 You should have posted some pix of your mandolin. That would make it a lot easier to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 A Style from the 50s era.. $1000.00 on average.. but condition is everything.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murph Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Tim, I'd say your best bet would be to call George Gruhn in Nashville at 615-256-2033. He's a vintage instrument dealer and appraiser, and I know he deals with old mandolins a lot. Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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