Gibson F4 (1916)
Vintage
There is nothing quite like the sound of an old Gibson F-4 mandolin, and certainly no aesthetic rival in the history of the American mandolin.
Woody and warm Gibson F-4 just in to the shop! This one comes to us from the family of the original owner, and has been lovingly maintained over the years. Tonally, this particular F4 leans on the rounder, airier side of things, with a harmonious, sweet, blended quality to strummed chords, and a lovely openness to single-string melodies.It has been professionally refretted with modern (larger than original) frets, and a new nut installed to improve/correct 1st fret intonation. There are two old, very fine cracks on the neck and top, each expertly repaired and completely stable. Original Handel tuners, bridge, and tailpiece are present. Includes the original hard case! On consignment - shipping calculated at checkout.
| Top | Carved Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Carved Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Bridge | Ebony |
| Headstock | The Gibson Inlay |
| Tailpiece | Engraved Gibson |
| Binding | Ivoroid |
| Tuners | Engraved Handel |
| Nut | Non-Original Compensated |
| Carve | 'Teens V profile |
| Nut Width | 1 3/16" |
| Fingerboard | Non-Radiused |
| Frets | Re-fret with modern wire |
| Case | Original Hard Case |
| Serial # | 29147 |
Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.
Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.
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