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  1. Feb-14-2019, 8:30am #1
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    Default Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    I'm seeking to identify the vintage of the tailpiece cover shown in the attached photo.
    Thank you.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    I have that same tailpiece on my '58 Gibson A-5, although it's gold plated not nickel.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    That helps. Assuming yours is original? This was on a 1923 A model I purchased in 1999.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    My A-40, late 50's/early 60's. May not be original to the mandolin.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    I think Alan's is probably original. The OP's is straight from the electric guitar era as Gibson wasn't using that logo earlier than 1947.

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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    I agree with Mike, I have a '60's Gibson with the same tailpiece cover logo.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    Ok, so it looks like it dates from the late 50's-early 60's. Thank you all for your interest and help!
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    I have the same on my '57 A-5.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    Anyone got a pineapple?
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    I have a friend that plays a 70's Gibson F5 with a pineapple tailpiece on it.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    Quote Originally Posted by MikeEdgerton View Post
    I have a friend that plays a 70's Gibson F5 with a pineapple tailpiece on it.
    That pineapple tailpiece may be worth more than the mandolin..(ha ha)
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    Possibly.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    I have a F5L tail peace cove Gold plating is wearing off were can I get it replaced.
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    Quote Originally Posted by tdc View Post
    I have a F5L tail peace cove Gold plating is wearing off were can I get it replaced.
    What year is your F5-L? Lets see a photo of yours and I may be able to help you out as I have some covers but need to see what yours looks like so I can look? I know this isn't the place to do any deals but I like to help out anyone who needs a part to make their prize whole again! If I have one and strike a deal I'll donate to the café! Send me a private message if you want, but a photo would help big time!
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    You might check around and see if someone locally could replate it as well.
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  21. Mar-02-2019, 1:26pm #16
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    Default Re: Gibson mandolin tailpiece cover

    top dead center,i'd much rather have an original,worn,tailpiece than a shiny new one on an old mando. just me.
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