Gibson - F-5L "The Fern"

Build Year: 2014
Serial: 40214011

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Cremona Sunburst gloss lacquer finish with 3-ply bindings throughout .Abalone Fern headstock inlay

Built by David Harvey signed February 14, 2014

Neck Recontoured to shape of a 23 Loar neck And given a speed neck /Setup by Master Mandolin maker Jonathan McClanahan ,he says it feels like Bobby Osborn’s neck !
Gold Plated engraved James Tailpiece by Tim Wells of Georgia

Specs; Sitka Spruce top, highly figured Maple back/sides/neck in a classic cremona burst gloss lacquer finish with 3-ply bindings throughout. Flat Ebony fretboard, tone bar bracing, Abalone Fern headstock inlay and gold hardware includes engraved traditional tailpiece and Gibson Grover tuning machines with pearl buttons.
Exceptional sound features a dry, woody, classic Gibson tone. Excellent bluegrass mandolin with big volume and strong, percussive chop.



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