Gibson F-4 Mandoline 1914

Category: Product Condition: Pre-Owned

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Amazingly well preserved 1914 Gibson F-4 mandoline. Build in 1914 and finished in Red this one had very carefull owners. Two-point body, oval bound soundhole with two wood rings, top body binding, top border with white and green rope style, Ebony fingerboard with treble side extended and dot inlays, scroll-style peghead with the classic double flowerpot inlay. Very woody and lively sound!!

This Gibson F-4 mandoline has a few tiny dents but nothing serious. Structuraly and technical near mint. One tuner has had a slight knock on the head so the stem has a slight curve. Tuners have been cleaned, oiled and work excellent. This sweetheart is has a very wooden tone and would do perfect in folk or pop music. Click the soundcloud button below to hear the soundimpression of this beatiful old lady.

Price includes:

  • Diamond Guitars 3 year warranty
  • VAT does not apply
  • Free shipping to Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany.
  • Mail us for other shipping costs. We ship worldwide
  • Consigment, no returns

Specifications

  • 2 point asymmetrical body, oval soundhole
  • bound soundhole with 2 rope pattern wood inlaid rings
  • white and green rope pattern
  • top border with pearl binding
  • bound ebony fingerboard with treble-side extension
  • dot inlays
  • scroll peghead
  • pearl peghead binding
  • Inlaid tuner buttons
  • Ivoroid and wood soundhole rings
  • Ornate long flowerpot peghead inlay of abalone
  • Double flowerpot peghead inlay, “The Gibson” logo.
  • Uniform red mahogany finish slightly shaded