References
This Gibson collection which I am presenting, has been collected over a very long time. All of the dates and material have been backed up with evidentual facts from my actual prewar Gibson catalogs and printed materials. I have however, used several references that are excellent reading and will expand anyone's knowledge of this important Gibson time-period. The following references, along with authentic materials were consulted in order to validate this website's content:
'Guitar Identification A Reference Guide to Serial Numbers for Dating the Guitars Made by Gibson, Fender, Gretsch and Martin & Co.' by A.R. Duchossoir, 1999
'Spann's Guide To Gibson 1902-1941' by Joseph E. Spann, 2011
'Gibson Electrics The Classic Years An Illustrated History from the Mid-'30's to the Mid-'60's' by A.R. Duchossoir, 1998
'Gibson Electric Steel Guitars 1935-1967' by A.R. Duchossoir, 2009
'The Gibson Super 400 Art of the Fine Guitar' by Thomas A. Van Hoose, 1991
'Gibson Guitars 100 Years Of An American Icon' by Walter Carter, 1994
prewargibsonl-5 Here is a wonderful site dedicated to the Gibosn L-5 and great Gibson history.
Special Thanks for the contributions and the Gibson details that I have needed throughout building this site:
-Lynn Wheelwright
-A.R. Duchossoir
-Joeseph E. Spann