Gibson F-5L Fern 2001

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This is a Gibson flat mandolin, rooted in the legendary F-5 created by Lloyd Loar in the 1920s. This particular instrument is a used 2001 "F-5L Fern," a top-of-the-line model featuring a gorgeous fern inlay on the headstock. It has a spruce top, beautifully figured maple sides and back, and a one-piece figured maple neck. The elegant scroll body inherits the traditional F-5 style, and the intricate details of the decorations are a major attraction. The fingerboard is made of ebony with a traditional flat fingerboard and thin frets. It is equipped with an ebony adjustable bridge, a mother-of-pearl nut and dot inlays. The gold tuning pegs are paired with rare solid pearl tuning buttons. The gorgeous fern inlay on the headstock is another highlight unique to this model. It has a nitrocellulose lacquer finish. The inner label is signed by Danny Roberts. He was the person who oversaw Gibson's mandolin division at the time, and was active for many years in the bluegrass band New Tradition, and later as a member of The Grascals, a band that was nominated for a Grammy Award. Currently, he runs his own repair workshop and is known not only for his performances but also for his work in instrument repair and manufacturing. The fact that his signature from his time working on Gibson mandolins remains is a unique charm of this instrument. There is a slight chip in the paint around the top bridge, and the tailpiece cover has been replaced with a generic gold-colored one, but otherwise, there are only light pick scratches on the pickguard, and the beautiful lacquer shine is maintained with almost no signs of use. It boasts a clear and powerful attack and rich volume. The sound does not thin out even in the high positions, producing a full, core sound. It has an outstanding presence in bluegrass lead playing, and you can enjoy the clear, articulate sound and rich tonal breadth in chord work. The Gibson F-5 model is now out of production and opportunities to acquire it are limited. A beautiful fern inlay guitar in excellent condition. Includes original hardshell case.

Condition: EX+++
Top: Solid Spruce
Side: Solid Figured Maple
Back: Solid Figured Maple
Neck: 1pc Figured Maple
Fingerboard: Ebony
Bridge: Ebony
Machine Head: Gold with MOP Knob
Fingerboard Inlay: MMOP Dot
Binding: Black/White
Pickguard: Tortoise Color
Pickup: None
Nut width: 27mm
Scale: 353 mm
Case: Hard Case
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