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Brand: Gibson
Year of Publication: 1975
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Instrument Covered: Mandolin
Models Featured: F-5, F-12, A-5, A-12
Publisher: Norlin Music, Inc.
Vintage Original 1975 Gibson "Mandolin Series" Catalog / Promotional Brochure
Up for sale or buy-it-now is a fantastic piece of Gibson history: an original 1975 fold-out promotional catalog featuring the Gibson Mandolin Series.
The front cover features a striking live performance photo of Dash Crofts (of the famous 70s duo Seals and Crofts) playing his Gibson mandolin. The back cover carries the vintage Gibson logo and the Norlin Music, Inc. Lincolnwood, Illinois imprint (Form No. 838434).
Inside, the catalog provides an overview of Gibson's mandolin-making philosophy, detailing their materials, scroll carving, pegheads, and their 30-day rare European varnish process.
Models Fully Detailed with Features & Specifications:
Gibson F-5 (The legendary carved scroll flagship)
Gibson F-12 (Carved spruce top, highly figured maple back)
Gibson A-5 (Teardrop body shape with an oval sound hole)
Gibson A-12 (Teardrop body shape with classic "f" holes)
The catalog is in very good vintage condition with excellent color preservation. The pages are crisp, and the text and photos are bright and clear. Shows minor, expected edge wear and light surface impressions from handling over the last 50 years, but it has been well-preserved. There are no major tears, heavy stains, or missing pages. Please inspect the high-resolution photos for an exact look at the item's condition.
Perfect for vintage Gibson collectors, mandolin players, or as a case-candy addition for a mid-1970s Gibson instrument!
