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    Default Re: Alvarez f style mandolin - "the alvarez"

    Martin sued Takamine . Gibson sued Ibanez and Alvarez ..... patent infringement... late 1970's that was when the "The Alvarez" and flower pot disappeared from the headstock and the double V vine design started. Many of the pre-lawsuit instruments were of excellent quality but like any factory product you have to find one you like.
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    Default Re: Alvarez f style mandolin - "the alvarez"

    There was only one lawsuit, it was Gibson's then parent company Norlin and it was brought against one manufacturer and all it covered was the open book headstock style. The rest is a myth that just keeps being perpetuated. You can read about it here.

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