Gibson Custom 1923 F-5 Master Model Reissue - Cremona Burst

Gibson Custom 1923 F-5 Master Model Reissue - Cremona Burst

Step into a time machine and experience the absolute pinnacle of acoustic craftsmanship! This stunning instrument brings the legendary spirit of the early 1920s roaring back to life with unparalleled acoustic properties. Built with a premium Adirondack Red Spruce top, it delivers a clear, ringing, and complex tone that refuses to break up, no matter how hard you dig in. Paired with a deeply resonant and exquisitely figured body, it serves up a punchy, focused, fundamental-strong voice with rich basses, focused midranges, and a sparkling high end that cuts through any live mix with laser-like definition.

This reissue channels the acoustic magic embraced by legendary players throughout history, offering an incredible velocity of sound and quick-projecting responsiveness that only improves as the wood breaks in over time. Perfect for everything from intricate flatpicking to powerful percussive playing, this masterpiece rewards the player with exceptional note separation, a broad palette of midranges, and a full-bodied sustain that rings like a bell. It’s an absolute dream for recording, live performances, or anyone seeking a legendary, standout acoustic voice.

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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.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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  Highlights

Legendary Adirondack Top: Features a stiff and hard Adirondack Red Spruce top that yields a clear, complex, and nuanced tone that won't break up at high volume levels.

Laser-Focused Projection: Delivers a highly focused, fundamental-strong acoustic voice with a quick note response that shoots directly off the soundboard.

Balanced Acoustic Spectrum: Offers full, round basses, punchy and expressive midranges, and a glistening treble sparkle that cuts beautifully through any live band mix.

Exceptional Note Separation: Built for ultimate clarity, allowing every individual note to remain beautifully defined and pristine during complex chord voicings or percussive playing.

Tonal Evolution: Crafted from premium materials that continuously gain richness and maturity over time, breaking in beautifully the more you play it.

  Specifications

Body Wood: Figured Maple

Top Wood: Adirondack Red Spruce

Neck Wood: Maple

Left/Right Handed: Right

Fretboard Wood: Ebony

Scale Length: 13.9"

Fretboard Radius: 10"

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Mother of Pearl Dots

Neck Profile: Authentic 1923 Chunky C-Shape

Finish: Cremona Burst / Thin Period-Correct Varnish

Bridge Material: Ebony

Nut Material: Mother of Pearl

Tuners: Reissue Waverly with Pearl Buttons

Electronics: None

Bridge: Adjustable Ebony

Manufacturer Part Number: F523MMCBSH1