A definitive source of information about the company that defined the modern mandolin. From the very beginning when Orville H. Gibson built the first carved-top instruments in the 19th Century to the instruments still being made by Gibson today, this book is a complete guide to the vast array of instruments the company produced in the mandolin family, including historical documentation, images, illustrations, detailed descriptions, photos and rare examples of existing instruments from sources around the world. In addition to all the information on these incredible instruments, this book also reveals some of the secrets behind many of the proprietary construction techniques used by Gibson throughout the decades. Many years of research have culminated in instrument histories that are well-documented, comprehensive and complete. Includes a 64 page color section. 248 pp.

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Foreword
Introduction
Chapter1: A Brief story of the Mandolin
Chapter 2: Orville H. Gibson - From the Beginning
Chapter 3: Orville H. Gibson - Musical Instrument Manufacturer
Chapter 4: Orville H. Gibson - The Final Curtain
Chapter 5: Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd. - The Early Years - 1902-1909
Chapter 6: Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co., Ltd. - The Early Years - Part 2
Chapter 7: Sales and Advertising - 1903-1909
Chapter 8: Gibson Instruments - 1903-1909
Chapter 9: Gibson Parts & Accessories - 1903-1909
Chapter10: Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co. - 1910-1919
Chapter 11: Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co. - 1910-1919 - Part 2
Chapter12: Gibson Instruments - 1910-1919
Chapter 13: Gibson Parts & Accessories - 1910-1919
Chapter14: Gibson Publishing - 1910-1919
Chapter 15: The Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Co. - 1920-1923
Chapter16: Gibson, Inc. - 1920-1929
Chapter 17: Gibson Instruments - 1924-1929
Chapter 18: Gibson Parts & Accessories - 1920-1929
Chapter19: Gibson Publishing - 1920-1929
Chapter 20: Gibson, Inc. - 1930-1939
Chapter 21: Gibson Instruments - 1930-1939
Chapter 22: Gibson Parts & Accessories - 1930-1939
Chapter 23: Gibson Publishing - 1930-1939
Chapter 24: Gibson, Inc. - 1940-1949
Chapter 25: Gibson Instruments - 1940-1949
Chapter 26: Gibson Publishing and Advertising -1940-1949
Chapter 27: Gibson, Inc. - 1950-1959
Chapter 28: Gibson Instruments - 1950-1959
Chapter 29: Gibson, Inc. - 1960-1969
Chapter 30: Gibson Instruments - 1960-1969
Chapter 31: Gibson, Inc. - 1970-1986 - The Norlin Era
Chapter 32: Gibson Instruments - 1970-1986
Chapter 33: Gibson Guitar Corporation - 1986-Present
Chapter 34: Gibson Instruments - 1986-Present
Chpater 35: Gibson Instrument Shipping Totals -1935-1979
Glossary
Gibson Customs and Prototypes
Gallery of Gibson Instruments
Index

The Complete Guide to the Gibson Mandolins, Mandolas, Mando-Cellos and Mando-Basses

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A definitive source of information about the company that defined the modern mandolin. From the very beginning when Orville H. Gibson built the first carved-top instruments in the 19th Century to the instruments still being made by Gibson today, this book is a complete guide to the vast array of instruments the company produced in the mandolin family, including historical documentation, images, illustrations, detailed descriptions, photos and rare examples of existing instruments from sources around the world. In addition to all the information on these incredible instruments, this book also reveals some of the secrets behind many of the proprietary construction techniques used by Gibson throughout the decades. Many years of research have culminated in instrument histories that are well-documented, comprehensive and complete. Includes a 64 page color section. 248 pp.

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