Gibson F-5L Loyd Loar Mandolin

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Gibson F-5L Fern

Gibson F-5 Fern

F-5L Mandolin
The F-5L, introduced in 1978, marked the beginning of a return to the specifications of Lloyd Loar's original F-5 Master Model mandolins of 1922-24. Today's F-5 sets the standard by which all other mandolins are judged.

Construction: Spruce top, Maple back and sides
Tone Bar: Tuned Parallel
Fingerboard/Inlay: Ebony extended/Dot
Headstock Inlay: Abalone Fern
Binding: Triple Bound, Ivoroid/Black/Ivoroid
Hardware: Gold Plate, Hand-Engraved
Color: Hand-stained Cremona Sunburst
Finish: Lacquer
Finger Rest: Doublebound
Case: Rectangular Hardshell

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