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  1. Re: What are some of the best Mandolins that you all have played?

    Usually the ones that ain't for sale!:))
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    Re: Old Gibson needs fixin'

    I think it sold for a fair price. If one knows that these have the longest scale of any Gibson mandolin but with the wrong board from the factory as with the original board placement puts the bridge...
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    Re: Old Gibson needs fixin'

    I'd say it's a wide body A-1 from around 41-42 based on that rarer gold "Gibson" before that they were using white silkscreen "Gibson" on most lower end A's. Also the headstock looks like it is cut...
  4. Re: Vintage gold Gibson tailpiece cover?

    Looks like your cover is original by the wear and overall look, If original yes indeed rare, some have been re-plated so "don't polish it as it rub off the soft gold" Gibson F-5's got these gold...
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    Re: Grisman Going Viral

    Thanx, Great interview! DAWG is a serious TREASURE for us Mandolin Geeks!:cool:
  6. Re: 1913 Blackface F2 on Cooperstown, NY Craigslist

    Not this guy Sue, a for sure deal if all is straight and sound with this ole' Gal.
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    Re: A Bad Day at the Bandsaw

    Yep, that should've never left Gibson looking like that.
  8. Re: 1913 Blackface F2 on Cooperstown, NY Craigslist

    Looks to be a deal indeed, I think I paid 2500 for a 1912-13 black top F-2 around 1997! Pretty sweet instruments if an oval hole voice is your thing!
  9. Re: Help identifyiing this mandolin/what is it worth?

    These can be pretty good mandolins, there was one on evilbay 2 weeks ago that didn't sell for 499.99 or BO. Hope that helps.
  10. Re: Looking for info regarding A style Gibson

    Is that another depression era oddity with that burst?
  11. Re: 1938 Gibson Mandola, anyone seen another quite like this

    I have a 1939 H-0 and it has the TL sized-style body but flat back with the back brace. Way different H-O look from the OP's.
  12. Re: 1938 Gibson Mandola, anyone seen another quite like this

    Now that's an interesting one, definite depression Gibson going on there as that body is say a Gibson budget brand, but the Gibson stenciled in the peg head is very odd! I've seen a few Gibson's from...
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    Re: Obessed with the tenor banjo

    YES they are a good bit of fun-annoying but fun! I have mine set up with the irish string tuning "same tuning as a mandolin", just different from the standard TB- dola type tuning.
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    Re: Overspray (not mandolin specific)

    Use a black light, it will show all discrepancies "hidden issues" when in doubt with ones own eyes. Yes nitro-lacquer is most used and back in the mid 20's onward, Gibson would refurbish older...
  15. Re: Are there already any pros playing the new 1923 reissue?

    CJ Lewendowski "Po Ramblin Boys" just got one a few days ago. Not sure if he'll tour with it as he has a few Loars.
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    Re: Gold Watch and Chain

    Great old time vibe, nailed it! What are the instruments used?
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    Re: What kind of hat do I need?

    NICE-Is that for stabbing the banjer player?
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    Re: How to sell an Antique Mandolin?

    This is my take as I've owned many and had my paws on many, the OP's was more than likely constructed during the "Loar" period but shipped a few years later as there was a load of Loars that went out...
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    Re: Happy Birthday, Mandolin Cafe!

    WoW time sure does fly! Happy B-day to the site that is partially responsible for a touch of my madness:grin:
  20. Re: Has anyone heard about a crazy mandolinist named Frank Wakefi

    Crazy? Nah, I don't think so, Genius-eccentric I'd say as I personally know REAL crazy! Crazy is a broad term as many straight-laced minds would say it's "crazy" to go against the norm! And what is...
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    Re: NMD 2023 Gibson F-5G

    NICE ONE! My first really good mando was an F5-G about 20 some years ago and from there pure MADNESS:cool: God Bless
  22. LOVES the cases and stories!

    LOVES the cases and stories!
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    Re: 1950s F-12 & Case- Low Start Price

    Score for 1300! I'd rework it for that price and have a serious hoss:cool:
  24. Re: A question for the Gibson history experts!

    1922-1924 is when I've seen them on plain A's to the beast F-5's. My Uncle's Feb. 18th 24 F-5 still has the original Nickle TRC that has the original owners name engraved on it. That's the latest one...
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    Re: Gibson F5C MM

    2012 F5 Custom Master Model, but pix would help as labels for Gibson's can be confusing as most all have a Master Model label but only a few true Master Models!
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