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How can I tell an original pre 1921 ebony Gibson bridge from a repro? I've seen some with a patent date and some without. Just wondering.

Happy to hear about your new/old acquisition. Whether the instrument be new or old I treat them in the same fashion. After playing I always wipe them down with two soft clean cloths, one moistened...

Jim--Many thanks for the Gibson catalog. What a great reference piece. It's got me wanting to find one for my own.--Tom Newman

I know that number makes no sense. Should be 11xxx , but I've scrutinized it till my eyes ache and that's all I can come up with. There is another at the Mandolin Archive #62349. It is also a Jr with...

It is #62907. The FON is there, but barely discernable. Has a blue streak over it. Appears to be 22002 or A22002. Can't be sure. Have sent it to the Mandolin Archive...

I have just recently purchased an unusual 1920 Gibson A jr mandolin. It is Sheraton Brown with all of it's original hardware including the case. What makes it unusual is that it has Ivoroid soundhole...