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letters Hey Zach, I’ve read your article many times in the past,
and I feel like you might be able to provide me with some
assistance. My grandfather passed away several years ago and one
of the items my parents ended up with was an old Gibson
mandolin. There are no markings on the mandolin itself,
including on the headstock. The only information is on the
inside with the numbers 24XXX. I’m trying to get some
information on it, including the model name and the current
value. Can you help me and my parents out?  Rick in Detroit,
Michigan  Guitar Trash or Treasure Hey Rick, As unusual as this
might seem, I answer many questions regarding instruments in the
estates of family members. I recommend documenting all musical
instruments (as well as any important artifacts) and designating
what should happen to them when a loved one passes away. I see
this much too often, and without proper documentation it can
really turn into a mess. I really dislike he