I just came upon this buddy! Gibson's off-brand Cromwell GM-6, FON stamped inside appears to read 536B which I believe makes it a 1936. I've seen a few posts about these claiming there were fewer than 20 of these made? Also I've seen differing opinion as to whether it's pressed or carved. It does have a back brace (which is currently loose) which would imply that it's pressed, but I don't exactly know how to tell if it is or not. There are no dead giveaways that it's carved, but nothing (besides the brace) that would make me think otherwise. Either way, I don't really care, just curious and would welcome any and all information or thoughts on this. It sounds totally killer, and I love the wide fretboard and V-neck. It's a keeper!
I also have the original bound firestripe pickguard.
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