Just thought I would share these photos someone sent me of a very rare (only one I've ever seen) c1936-37 Gibson-made Capital brand Model EJM electric mandolin. Gibson made the Capital brand for J.W. Jenkins Music in Kansas City, MO (also see post on Harwood Guitars & Mandolins) for a short period of time from 1936-37. This is basically a re-labeled Cromwell EGM (another brand made by Gibson in the 30s). Note the Charlie Christian-type single bar pickup with 3 mounting bolts. You won't see many of these that's for sure.
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