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1957 Gibson F-12 Mandolin a beautiful a 1 owner all original example.
Estimated price for orientation: 6 495 $
Category: Mandolins
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WE ARE FLORIDA'S OLDEST VINTAGE GUITAR SHOP !
1957 Gibson F-12 Mandolin like a dressed down F-5, a fabulous all original example ! Gorgeous example & quite rare to find in this all original condition, its 2-tone Sunburst finish has slight wear but no weather checking nor excessive play time, its flamey & figured maple back, sides & neck are gorgeous, its “Scroll shaped headstock is in perfect shape as many of these get broken off over time, its Gold Kluson tuners are clean although a few buttons are replaced, its black pickgard is clean & has a typical slight warp, its Orange label is clean, having a “U” body code makes this a pure ’57, no issues nor repairs ever, this is a wonderful example & plays & sounds incredible, exceptionally clean, comes with its original Brown tolex hard case.
Description
WE ARE FLORIDA'S OLDEST VINTAGE GUITAR SHOP !
1957 Gibson F-12 Mandolin like a dressed down F-5, a fabulous all original example ! Gorgeous example & quite rare to find in this all original condition, its 2-tone Sunburst finish has slight wear but no weather checking nor excessive play time, its flamey & figured maple back, sides & neck are gorgeous, its “Scroll shaped headstock is in perfect shape as many of these get broken off over time, its Gold Kluson tuners are clean although a few buttons are replaced, its black pickgard is clean & has a typical slight warp, its Orange label is clean, having a “U” body code makes this a pure ’57, no issues nor repairs ever, this is a wonderful example & plays & sounds incredible, exceptionally clean, comes with its original Brown tolex hard case.