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DeamhanFola
Jun-10-2008, 8:59am
Hi all,
I was just wondering if any/ how many vintage Gibson mandos were built with mahogany back & sides.

In addition, did birch back/ sides disappear completely once Loar came into the picture?

markishandsome
Jun-10-2008, 9:09am
I believe the Loar L5 guitars had birch backs (?).