2008 Gibson F5 Master Model Mandolin
(Serial No. V70456) Excellent condition, sunburst finish. Looking for the best mandolin Gibson makes? Lets see: Hand-built by one top luthier - red spruce top - maple back and sides - ebony fretboard and bridge - tone bar bracing - hand applied varnish finish - built with hide glue - silver plated hardware with hand engraved tailpiece cover - Waverly tuners - yes, this is it. This is the classic Gibson scroll mandolin - long neck, f-holes, elevated fingerboard, heavily flamed maple back and sides, solid red spruce top, bound ebony fingerboard, silver plated hardware, scooped fretboard, and the classic logo and torch peghead inlay in pearl. No repairs or other issues noted. Its set up perfectly. Action is great - easy and low. This mandolin was owned by a pro picker and has opened up nicely, with a great chop and bark. Its not a case queen. Finish was professionally removed from the back of the neck for faster playing. It does show player wear, just the usual usual nicks and dings of a mandolin used to make music. The sound is why you want this mandolin. Signed by David Harvey and dated October 11, 2008. There's a reason Gibson Master Model F5 mandolins are considered the voice of bluegrass. Most pickers won't part with theirs - once you play this one you'll know why. Comes with a clean Price hardshell case.
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