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Gibson Original is proud to introduce the one mandolin that takes advantage of the best attributes from both the F5 and the F4 mandolin—the Limited Gibson Victorian F-style Mandolin.
The Gibson Victorian Mandolin has each of the time-proven features that the most discerning mandolin players demand of their instruments, while combining the beloved details of both the F4 and F5 mandolins. The Victorian mandolin is constructed of figured maple back, sides and neck, and a red spruce top with f-holes—all held together with hot hide glue. As a special touch, all of these instruments are made with a one-piece figured maple back, stunningly accentuated in an early teens Victorian Era Red Sunburst finish.
Additionally, the peghead face will feature a Gibson “double flower pot” inlay, used for the first time since the pre-truss rod era ended. The beautifully figured F5-length neck is topped by an ebony fingerboard with a subtle radius that finishes over the body with an F4-style fingerboard end. Other features include a period correct “black-face” top, F4-style pickguard and side clamp, and nickel-plated Waverly “arrow-point” tuners with ivoroid buttons. The fingerboard, body, and f-holes are also gracefully adorned with ivoroid binding. In keeping with the patina of those original models, the Victorian mandolin comes with an aged varnish finish and the same soul-stirring tone.
The Gibson Limited Victorian F-style mandolin is the result of a decade of innovation and craftmanship, and can only be owned by 15 fortunate players. Look for a Victorian mandolin at a dealer near you this May. Each instrument will come complete with an oblong hardshell case and an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity.
CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT THESE GIBSON DEALERS:
Danby Four Corners Store
Jackson's Music
Janet Davis Music
Mandolin Brothers
The Mandolin Store
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