Daryl,
In 1937, the Gibson's factory was in Kalamazoo. In 1984, Kalamazoo closed and production of guitars was split between Bozeman and Nashville, with flat top accoustics going to Bozeman. Or so says the book I have.
Apparently, the ol' man Gibson sold out to a group of investors in 1902 and the ownership of the company has changed hands a number of times including a period of ownership by an Ecuadorian company, then returning to American ownership.
Bill,
I'm leaning heavily toward meeting up with my wife at her sis' in Bridgewater. Partly to get the guitar fixed, partly to see my sis-in-law's family and partly to see you guys and your guns of NJ.
