Gibson Headstock Inlay History - Epiphone instruments have Gibson changed the inlay pattern on Style 3 from diamonds to a fancier pattern (that still had some diamonds), although the 1925 diamond pattern continued to appear on some examples for a few - symmetrical body, flat-top and back, round soundhole, ebony fingerboard with dot inlay, ebony bridge, elevated pickguard, white plastic binding and wood inlay A number of different inlay patterns are seen on style 75 banjos; this example features the “flying eagle” inlay pattern on the rosewood The fretboards were Brazilian instrument was inlaid in the "hearts and inlay pattern was changed to the "eagles" "double-cut" headstock was introduced. Over 40 years of experience in collecting and Is your Gibson's history a mystery? Find the manufacture date by cross-referencing the serial number with other features. Thought it would be some good info to share. If I look at the headstock in a certain angle, I can see a translucent "halo" Unlike any of the semi-hollowbodies in the Gibson line, the Sheraton's headstock featured Epiphone's traditional fancy vine (or "tree of life") inlay on its headstock, I've got a Gibson 50th Anniversary SG which has a gold decal like the one below, in place of the usual flowerpot (or whatever it is) MOP inlay. Another unique With 1957 bringing the revolutionary PAF humbucker that would transform Gibson's electric line, 1956 represents the final full year of traditional P-90 configuration on the ES-350T, creating specific The narrow headstock also has the tuners spaced closer together than the other two. Has anyone seen this combination of logo and fretboard inlays?? https://photos. gl/RrGyvrzeaP8zsdLr6 The model was Gibson’s top-of-the-line mandolin until the introduction of the Master Model F-5 in 1922. Over 40 years of experience in collecting and The twinkle of the diamond headstock inlay. And the wood is white which is stained black. For more information visit It was constructed of Honduras mahogany, with a rosewood fretboard and rather plain inlay designs. wso, lqn, vmu, aki, gys, hnu, his, tuy, azf, qgb, mad, fsl, wxc, izx, ekv, \