Thanks, BK. (little HTML experiment there)You taught me something I did not know. My assumption that Epiphone was always a part of the Gibson family was an incorrect assumption based on it always being around Kalamazoo while I was growing up. I found your post very interesting. I knew the C.M.I. link, but didn't feel the need to post it.

I agree with you on your view on the Seagulls. I have one of them and love the sound.

All the best,

Mick