A Treasure!!!
Price: $23,349.95
Extraordinary Gibson. Constructed and distressed copy of Bill Monroe’s Gibson F-5. Label has an authentic Monroe signature. Includes a rattlesnake tail to add to authenticity. Exceptionally cool mandolin.
Adirondack Spruce top, highly figured Maple back/sides/neck in a cremona burst varnish finish. 3-Ply top binding, single ply bound fretboard, flat Ebony fretboard, Ebony adjustable bridge, parallel tone bars, 1-1/16″ nut width and vintage style Flowerpot headstock inlay. Grover tuning machines with pearl buttons.
Exceptional sounding instrument. Dry, warm and woody. Resonant and powerful with outstanding sustain. ‘A’ string is a beast. Complex overtones. Big bluegrass chop (of course). Beyond Beast sound. Stellar.
Distressed condition with distressing accomplished by David Harvey. Very well done. Excellent set up.
Includes oblong case, engraved with “Bill Monroe” and “Father of Bluegrass Music”. Also includes original case candy. Trades gladly considered on this fine American made instrument.
