Description

The Gibson F-12 model mandolin first appeared in 1934. Just under the top-of-the-line F-5, it had fancy appointments and a short neck. There were very few pre-war F-12s and production ceased by 1936. When Gibson reintroduced the F-12 in 1949, it was structurally identical to the F-5 with one important exception — the fingerboard was attached to the body, which hampered the tone and volume. In 1951 Gibson corrected this “mistake” with an elevated fingerboard on the F-5 length neck. This F-12 is one of the first made with the elevated board, which gives it a lively, punchy sound. Aside from a professionally executed common headstock curlicue repair, It is in great original condition with all original hardware.
With original shaped case.

Schoenberg Guitars

Schoenberg Guitars

1951
Gibson
Excellent
Original Hard
16 Years
$4,850
Schoenberg Guitars
Eric Schoenberg
415-789-0846
Tiburon, CA
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