A gorgeous, mostly original Gibson F4 from 1920. Figured Maple body with Spruce on top and a Varnish finish throughout, Ivoroid bindings and half rope rosette trim, original inlaid tuners and pickguard—it’s a sweetheart. Gibson wasn’t using adjustable bridges until the 1920s, so we believe this bridge was added afterwards, although the footprint of the bridge matches the impressions in the top finish. If it is replaced, it appears to have been done very early in its life. Our repair staff recently went over it from tuner to tail and have given it a clean bill of health (and refretting it for a killer setup).
Other keywords: f style, bluegrass mandolin, mando, chop, 565421, flamed maple
The F4 mandolin from Gibson needs no introduction. It's simply a legend in the music world in this example from 1920 is pure joy to play. | Scale Length | 12.875 in |
|---|---|
| Nut Width | 1.25 in |
| String Spacing | 1.5 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Maple - Figured |
A gorgeous, mostly original Gibson F4 from 1920. Figured Maple body with Spruce on top and a Varnish finish throughout, Ivoroid bindings and half rope rosette trim, original inlaid tuners and pickguard—it’s a sweetheart
The F4 mandolin from Gibson needs no introduction. It's simply a legend in the music world in this example from 1920 is pure joy to play. 