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Without having the guitar with me, I have to go by other clues. It is 17" with an X-braced top, which makes it at least 1935. That is confirmed by the fret markers (double parallelograms) and the headstock inlay (art deco star) which first appeared in 1935. As far as I can tell, the last X-braced models were early 1939. The Vintage guy also says that the tailpiece in 1937 was "flat with cutouts" but I have no idea what that means.
In any case, I guess I will have to give CITES the serial number and an approximate date, give or take a year or two.
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07-14-2020 02:43 PM
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I have files of the Gibson shipping ledgers beginning March 10, 1936.
By that time most L-12's were beginning to ship with 93000 and up serial numbers.
I did see a few L-5's, L-10's, and L-7's and even a couple L-12's shipping with 92000 serial numbers but those were likely remaining 1935 instruments shipped in early 1936.
Spann's Guide serial number index shows 1935 instruments shipped with serial numbers from 91400 to 92718.
I did see several L-12's with 92700 numbers shipping in March of 1936 ledgers.
I think its safe to call your L-12 92507 a 1935.
Hope this helps....
Whew!
Its time to play long tones on the flute!
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Originally Posted by doc w
Last edited by Hammertone; 07-14-2020 at 08:46 PM.
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That second tailpiece might be exactly what I need for my L-12. I am resisting getting crazy excited because I think I have a long wait to go, due to the CITES permits. But I sure like this tailpiece!
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that t.p. was exlusive to the L-10 in chrome and L-12 in gold for only a few yrs in the late 30's early 40's iirc.
I've never seen one for sale w/out being attached to the guitar, they're very rare. If you do see one it's likely because the hinge broke and a different t.p. was added as a replacement.
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Originally Posted by wintermoon
Last edited by Hammertone; 07-15-2020 at 01:28 AM.
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