Orville Gibson invented the modern mandolin, and mandolins have been a part of Epiphone’s DNA since its earliest days. Company founder Anastasios Stathopoulo’s first (and only) patent, filed in 1909, was for a mandolin. Gibson Master Luthier Lloyd Loar designed the original F-5 mandolin in the early 1920s, and its eventual success led to the creation of new musical genres, such as bluegrass. Now, Epiphone is proud to release its latest mandolins. The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson F-5 Studio mandolin is based on the legendary Loar-designed F-5 and makes a high-quality F-5 style mandolin more accessible than ever. It features all-solid wood construction with a solid maple back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top. The maple neck is attached to the body with a glued dovetail joint and has a laurel fretboard with 20 frets and a Gibson-style scroll headstock with vintage-style tuners with pearloid buttons. Its sound is balanced, highly toneful, and resonant, with great carrying power, in part due to the thin satin finish. A premium gig bag is also included.

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair. 

• Type:Acoustic
• Body Shape:F Style
• Color:Vintage Brown
• Finish:Gloss
• Top Material:Solid Sitka Spruce
• Body Material:Maple
• Neck Material:Maple
• Neck Shape:Gibson F-5 style
• Fingerboard Material:Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Inlay:Dots
• Number of Frets:20
• Scale Length:16"
• Nut Material:Dots
• Nut Width:1.125"
• Bridge Material:Indian Lauel
• Tuners:Vintage F-style
• Hardware:Nickel
• Case/Gig Bag:Gig Bag
• Manufacturer Part Number:EIGMF5SVSSNH1

All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

Please feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable sales staff with any additional questions!