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    These photos are from the 1937 Gibson catalog. The EM150 was interesting in the history of electric instruments. Hope you enjoy in spite of photography.
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    Default Re: More mandolin info

    I love these old catalogs!
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    Still advertising harp-guitars and mando-basses in 1937...wonder how many were ordered?
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    That catalog is pretty cool for sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by allenhopkins View Post
    Still advertising harp-guitars and mando-basses in 1937...wonder how many were ordered?
    I'd think that "Write for price" provides a clue to that; apparently, not many.
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