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  1. Re: I sure Like the 29 Fern in the Classifieds

    That mandolin is serial 88185. One of the ones at Gruhn is 88184. That guard bracket looks to be modified to pull the guard down. This photo is of 88184. The difference is all above the binding
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    Re: replacement tuners for Gibson A2Z

    From what I have read here, I am left with many questions. Let's start with some facts.

    -Most all A2z's have modern spacing tuners.
    -They come in worm over and worm under varieties. Most any...
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    Re: Unsigned Loar on Reveb

    Gibson was very adept at tracking costs associated with production. The FON is essentially a work order that dictates how many and what do we need to build next. So, everything was tracked via the...
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    Re: Unsigned Loar on Reveb

    Hendrik,

    I should have further clarified. I am aware that Joe made that "reserved in advance" caveat for Loar mandolins. However, I disagree with that also. I say this because all mandolins and...
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    Re: Unsigned Loar on Reveb

    These are un-signed Loars. Flowerpot, proper look finish, FON number aligns with the last signed batch of Loars. The only difference is the lack of label, and the serial number are relative to Loar...
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    Re: Gibson inlays

    I have studied this subject extensively over the years. My F5Journal, if you have ever seen the print version documents the entire metamorphosis for F5 Mandolin peghead inlay. In general, the...
  7. Re: 1923 A2- To Drill Or Not to Drill? That is the question...

    I am going to have to disagree with some of the posters here. The pickguard you have is Loar era. No, it would not have come on a 1923 like you have. I'm guessing your A2 is from the July batch...
  8. Re: How important is having the original hardshell case?

    I believe your question has been answered. But, I find the case to be equally important to a vintage instrument as the various parts attached to the instrument itself. Anything short of the...
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    Re: Damage to Loar A5???

    That spot has been there since I've known the mandolin(1966). I believe it came from the case. The A5 does not fit exactly right in an F5 case (which it came with) and rubs right there. ...
  10. Re: 1923 Gibson Mandolin Production Estimate - By Model

    This serial number is so close to '24 that it would be hard to argue whether it's a 23 or 24. The Loar mandolins signed on December 11, 1923 are about 300 numbers earlier
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    Re: 1923 A4 Gibson Value

    The crack sounds like a "heat bending crack" in the side. These are common and usually left the factory that way. They are like a layer of wood sticking up slightly. They were glued down and...
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    Re: A request of builders

    I would like to add this. Outside of a very few high end builders, most builders are not fantastic at everything. Whether it be frets, finish, fit, creating a specific sonic quality, following a...
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    Re: Machining/Routing Celluloid

    Max, I do this all the time. On a router table, with pattern bit, template and carpet tape. The trick is to work the celluloid down close to the pattern you are using via a spindle sander. This...
  14. Thread: 1918 f4

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    Re: 1918 f4

    You may be correct there. I can't see the texture in any photos, but the color is there
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    Re: '17 A-1 Bridge

    An accurate Loar style adjustable bridge will do the following to your mandolin: 1) Provide a better balance of bass and treble, 2) provide a tighter more attackable feel to the strings, for a bit...
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    Re: 1915 Gibson A Pickguard issue

    Hogo and RC are exactly correct. They are at an angle and are usually somewhat corroded and very difficult to remove.

    I believe these were installed at like a 30 degree angle so the nails could...
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    Sticky: Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    I meant no harm. I just meant to clarify that it's not some secret handshake society of Shieks

    Oddball stuff needs to be one offs. We do usually have an F4 or F7 although they don't meet the...
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    Sticky: Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    Well, Bill, that's a bit schmaltzy, I run the Loar Fest portion of the Banjothon event. The entire event is not advertised and is by word of mouth for numerous reasons which we will not discuss. It...
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    Sticky: Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    I recommend no. It's original to the mandolin. Removal was tried on an unsigned currently for sale. End result is "finish has been messed with"
  20. Thread: 1918 f4

    by Darryl Wolfe
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    1918 f4

    Here are some photos of an F4 I got a few months back. Also included is a rare case I just got from a Café member

    I apologize for the orientation stuff, it's an iPhone. Maybe Scott will be nice...
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    Sticky: Re: Loar Picture of the Day

    I fully believe that Gibson started overspraying all instruments that left the factory at some point around early 1925. I believe this happened in conjunction with the change to a soft lacquer...
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    Re: Gibson Shipping Ledger - November 29, 1951

    This is how the frets are supposed to line up
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    Re: Vintage Gibson oval hole

    I am pretty cut and dry about Virzi's. I dislike them in F5's and like them in oval hole mandolins. However, there is a real conundrum here. The only reason I like them in an oval hole is because...
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    Re: Vintage Gibson oval hole

    You bring up an oft overlooked fact regarding the sound of certain models. I speak in terms of side height without the top and back. Oval hole A-models are 1-1/2" tall, whereas the F-models...
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    Re: Vintage Gibson oval hole

    We all have our likes and dislikes and founded opinions. "To me", the slightly later snakeheads (worm over tuners, late '24, 1925, 1926) are consistently excellent. However, you need to want and...
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