Gibson F-9 Mandolin

Gibson F-9 Mandolin (BGF9VBNH1)

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Exquisite tone and consummate simplicity.

No-frills design gives it a sleek look that is unique among traditional mandolins. Black binding on the top, no fingerboard inlay, and a hand-stained finish with an extremely thin satin lacquer outer coat impart elegant beauty. Boasts all the same design features that give the F-5 its legendary tone, including a hand-fitted dovetail neck joint; solid maple neck, sides, and back; solid spruce top; and a hand-tuned tone chamber. Includes shaped hardshell case.

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Gibson F-9 Mandolin Features:

  • Spruce top
  • Maple neck, back, and sides
  • Tuned parallel tone bar
  • Ebony extended fretboard
  • Gibson script headstock inlay
  • Black bound top
  • Nickel plated hardware
  • Includes shaped hardshell case
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This mandolin is one great instrument. It doesn't have all the fancy frills but it sure has the famous Gibson tone. If you want a great sounding mandolin, but you are on a budget, this is the one to get. It has great looks, sound, and playability. Your sure to fall in love with this mighty F-9.

Reviewed by vickbobs on 5/15/2007 who plays Bluegrass and Country.

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Very Nice Mandolin with Gibson Signature Sound

This is my fifth mandolin & I have been playing for several years. I've owned a Rover RM-75, RM-50, Michael Kelly Dragonfly III, and an Eastman MD-515. My new Gibson F-9 is obviously not broken in yet, but immediately I noted that it has a beautiful percussive sound on chop chords all the way up the neck. In terms of resonance, it does not yet have that bell-like ring that my Eastman MD-515 had.. not sure if it will develop this with continued playing or whether this is just the characteristic of the F-9. The Gibson F-9 is loud, and I would describe it has having a deep throated woody voice which is what I was looking for. I briefly played a Weber Big Sky a few weeks ago and my initial thoughts was that it had a brighter... bell-like ring to it... but then again this mando has been broken in (assuming it has tone bars vs. x-bracing). What was missing on the Weber, in my opinion, was the percussive, woody sound on the chop chords. I think the F-9 would have no problem cutting through a mix... and what appears to be its signature strength...in my opinion would be its throaty growl & percussiveness...not to ignore its fine mid to higher note sounds. As the F-9 uses tone bars... this machine still needs to open up. I rated this 4 vs. 5 stars for the following reasons: * I would have preferred a radiused fretboard & medium jumbo frets... however, I haven't actually determined that not having these features has negatively impacted my playing performance. * You're paying a premium for the Gibson name. If I was to buy a second mandolin as a backup...I'd definitely be looking to buy another Eastman MD-515. * I love the minimalist matte sunburst design * Lastly, this instrument inspires me to play and get better. If you're going to buy an instrument to play... buy one that entices you to pick it up and play.

Reviewed by markbuti on 12/22/2008 who plays Bluegrass Gospel, Bluegrass.

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It's got that Gibson Chop!

The gibson F9 is the real deal! All solid wood, maple top and sides, ebony fretboard, tuned parallel tone bars, Grover tuners, and: that unmistakable Gibson tone! This mando really has that bluegrass chop. Ringing highs, deep tone, plays like a dream. Comes with a hardshelled case. The finish is satin, and thin. That's what helps give it such nice tone. But you do have to be careful with it. But to have a real Gibson mandolin for this price, well it's a deal.

Reviewed by mmukav on 10/4/2006 who plays Bluegrass, Old-Time, Country.

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