1936 Gibson F-5 FERN

$54,500.00

  • Year: 1936
  • Manufacturer: Gibson
  • Model: F-5 FERN
  • Case: Original Hard
  • Color: Sunburst
  • Condition: Excellent
  • Description: GM - 00936 1936 Gibson "Fern" F-5 EXC This one will stand up to any mandolin in any situation. It's right up there with the best of the best. Sunburst spruce top is crack free as are the flame maple back and sides. Original pickguard which has a teeny almost invisible repaired crack at its tip. Tailpiece, bridge and end pin are also original as are the tuning pegs. Beautiful Fern inlay on the headstock and on the back of the headstock a "Made In USA" stamp indicating that the mandolin was originally shipped out of the country. Also two small holes that once held a strap attachment bracket. One can envy the scroll from the front or the back with great satisfaction. There is normal player wear on the back of the neck but one doesn't notice it at all when playing. The thing plays great. The label is in fine shape showing the serial number 93722. And the original 'red line' hard shell case is in pretty nice shape. Price: $54,500.00 Please oh Please ... go to my website to see lots more pictures and a complete description ... www.vintageinstruments.com thanks.