(Serial No. 5412019) Excellent condition, sunburst finish. Want the sound and playabilty of a Gibson F5 at a more affordable price? This is the classic Gibson mandolin in an "A" body style. It has the long neck, f-holes, bound top, back, fingerboard and peghead, elevated ebony fingerboard with extension, pearl flowerpot and logo, solid heavily flamed maple back, sides and neck, solid spruce top, and gold hardware with pearl buttons on the tuners. This mandolin was Signed by Bruce Weber and built in the Bozeman, MT plant. The Artist series mandolins have X top bracing, which many pickers think gives a more purcussive chop. Must work - this one has the good bluegrass chop for sure. This mandolin has nice low action and has strong tone and good volume. Fitted with an internal pickup and an endpin jack. Comes with the original shaped hardshell case.

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