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The Gibson Custom F-5G mandolin is a Modern Collection version of the iconic F-5 design. Tuned to the needs of modern mandolin players, the F-5G includes an unbound ebony fingerboard, a 14-degree fingerboard radius, no pickguard and a short fingerboard extension. The neck and body are made from figured red maple and are coupled with a carved Sitke spruce top. The F-5G features refreshed specifications, contours and construction for optimal acoustic response. A hardshell case is included.
Gibson Custom F-5G Mandolin Dark Burst
Gibson Custom F-5G Mandolin Dark Burst
Gibson Custom F-5G Mandolin Dark Burst

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Body
  • Body type: Mandolin
  • Top wood: Carved spruce
  • Back & sides: Flat-sawn maple
Neck
  • Neck shape: Wide
  • Nut width: 1.1875"
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 13.9"
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Bridge: Ebony
Other
  • Tuning machines: Grover
  • Orientation: Right-handed
  • Number of strings: 8-string
  • Case: Hardshell case

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