Exc(+) condition. Hardly any signs of previous ownership. Only very slight wear on the frets. Beautiful woods and sunburst finish! True to Sam Bush's original 1930's F-5, these models have some unique features:

     Traditional fingerboard extension has been sawn off for ease of playing in the "sweet spot"; Spacing of strings at nut and at bridge are different - the pairs are slightly widened, to make all the strings appear almost evenly spaced acoss the nut and the bridge; Nut width is 1 3/16"; Back of neck has had finish removed to make it less sticky when playing; Gibson logo is oriented flat across the top of peghead; Ebony fingerboard has pearl block inlays.

     We have had several of these mandolins since Gibson began to make them around 2001. Here is a chance to get one for a great bargain, as a new one now sells for $8995!

     And yes, it is all set up and ready to go, and it sounds great.

* Domestic US Ground with insurance