Gibson F-5 Master Model 2000, Sunburst

$15,500.00

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Specs


Instrument	Mandolins
Brand	Gibson
Model	F-5 Master Model
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	MN2545-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	2000
Top	Spruce
Back/Sides	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple Neck w/ Ebony Fretboard
Bridge	Ebony
Tuners	Original
Nut Width	1.05"
Fingerboard Radius	Slight Radius
Pickguard	Original
Case	OHC
Modifications/Repairs	Truss rod cover replaced, arm guard added, tone guard added, touch up

Description

The Gibson F-5, first designed by Lloyd Loar in 1922, forever changed the mandolin’s place in American music. With its two-point F-style body, parallel bracing, and raised fingerboard, it became the blueprint for the modern mandolin—both visually and sonically. This 2000 Gibson F-5 Master Model, signed by the late Charlie Derrington, carries that same legacy forward. Derrington, renowned for restoring Bill Monroe’s original F-5 and leading Gibson’s acoustic division, oversaw some of the finest instruments built since Loar’s era. His signature on this piece adds both prestige and collectability.

This mandolin is as close to the real thing as you can get. It’s been played in just the right amount, giving it an open, mature tone that only comes with time. Beautiful finish checking adds to its vintage character, and while there are a few small touch-ups, the instrument remains in excellent overall condition. This Master Model sounds phenomenal—thick, resonant, and full of subtle nuance. The truss rod cover has been replaced, and both a tone guard and armrest have been added for enhanced comfort and projection.

Comes with OHC

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