Hey Herb...!!!
Please post photos - as I did just check the Gibson reference... Yes, based on your posts and observations and serial number - I'm as convinced as I can be that you have the later production without photos...
AND!!!!
Sorry for the delayed reply - but I got out of the office after 10 PM last evening, and... Well - you know <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="wink.gif" />
Best to you!!!