1919 Gibson F4 Mandolin

(Serial Number: 50008 FON 11903) Excellent minus condition. The F4 was the top of the line mandolin for Gibson. It has a true red sunburst, spectacular flamy woods on the sides and back, pearl logo, bound top, and a bound ebony fingerboard with treble extension, and the elabortae double flowerpot peghead inlay. The bridge has been upgraded to a modern adjustable Loar replica. The action is good and the sound is excellent. BIG tone and volume! Nice woody sound from this mandolin with good bass. Neck is straight, neck angle is good and the frets show very little wear. There is some picking wear evident on the mandolin but no structural repairs. Finish and hardware are original, but it is missing the pickguard. Its been setup by my luthier and is ready to play. Here is a video clip of this mandolin as played by Nathan Beaumont. Loar era scroll mandolins are hot right now and getting very hard to find, and prices are continuing to rise every year. Comes with the original hardshell case.

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