Fine and rare Gibson F-5 style mandolin, made in May 1957 an...

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£5,000 - £7,000

Fine and rare Gibson F-5 style mandolin, made in May 1957 and bearing the standard Gibson Guaranteed label no. A 27908, also inked U1293 1 to the inner back ,with maple back and sides and spruce table, sunburst finish, mother of pearl rectangular slot inlay to the fretboard, within original brown rectangular hardshell case
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**This mandolin is in generally very good condition and has professionally made later bridge 
There are no visible cracks or repairs to the instrument, just some slight wear on the table above the bridge