Re: Old Gibson Mandolin
Definitely looks like a refinish or overspray on the front; 'way too shiny for the vintage and the condition of the back.
Wouldn't modify the Handel tuners; very valuable, and probably a good "accident" that Gibson didn't put a new set on when the mandolin was re-necked -- if Gibson did it.
Allen Hopkins
Gibsn: '54 F5 3pt F2 A-N Custm K1 m'cello
Natl Triolian Dobro mando
Victoria b-back Merrill alumnm b-back
H-O mandolinetto
Stradolin Vega banjolin
Sobell'dola Washburn b-back'dola
Eastmn: 615'dola 805 m'cello
Flatiron 3K OM
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