Dating an f-5g and a-model

[dr.jazz]

This is a genuine Gibson F5-G Serial # 10525040. The websites I've visited for dating purposes couldn't help me on this.

I also have an A-model Serial # 8138 bound top, unbound back, Lyre label inside. ( Reads Patented Febrary first 1898) again the sites I've found don't seem to help for this instrument.

Any help out there?

Thanks.

[Greenmando]

The F5G would be a 2001 model. Is the A oval or f holed?

[Jim Garber]

I also have an A-model Serial # 8138 bound top, unbound back, Lyre label inside.
Should be 1907.

Jim

[MandoSquirrel]

"Dating an f-5g and a-model"

Is this "Match.c*m"? http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

[J.Albert]

<< This is a genuine Gibson F5-G #Serial # 10525040 >>

I believe that was made May 25, 2001, the 4th instrument off the line that day.

- John

[dr.jazz]

Thanks, Folks. Much appreciated.
MandoSquirrel - you need to get out more. :-)
Happy New Year to all.
Thanks again.

[MandoSquirrel]

Yeah http://www.mandolincafe.net/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif