Gibson Flowerpots Old vs. New

[Michael Cameron]

I have read some discussions on old vs. new-style flowerpots on Gibson F-5s. Could someone direct me to pictures of the old-style vs. the new?
TIA,
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[evanreilly]

Tom 'F5Loar' Isenhour is the one who has studied the minute differences in the various stages of the flowerpot. He'll state them, I am sure.

[f5loar]

I don't have any side by side photos but easy way to tell is if the base of the flowerpot is straight across at the bottom it is the old style. If the base is slightly rounded at the bottom it is the new style.

[MikeEdgerton]

Here they are:

[Michael Cameron]

Thanks for the pic,Mike E. Now I see.

My '04 MM has the newer style. Gibson Monroe model,#74,has flowerpot that is straight across on bottom;but,still different than the original old-style in that the base looks a little larger...maybe.

Thanks for the replies!