Re: What do you think of this?
Originally Posted by
Julie
I am curious about the way the Gibson is written. Does this look authentic to you? I couldn't find any pictures that show the Gibson written this way anywhere, but that doesn't mean anything.
This strikes me a bit odd, too. The angle of the logo looks a bit off, somewhere between the usual angle and straight across. I don't know enough about these things, and am relying more on my graphic design experience than any musical instrument "expertise" I may have acquired. To use a technical term, it looks a little funny. Is it possible for a logo decal to get smushed a bit out of place?
You did say there's no paper work, including labels. Is there anything written in pencil inside the mandolin or a number stamped on the back of the headstock? As I implied, there are others here much more knowledgable about identifying and dating mandolins, whose opinions will be more reliable than mine. Other than that, it sure looks like a Gibson. I just have a bit of hesitancy associated with this one aspect, and I actually hope it doesn't mean anything.
But that's just my opinion. I could be wrong. - Dennis Miller
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