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1937 · F Style Mandolin

Gibson F-4 (ca. 1937)

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Specifications

Maker
Gibson
Model
F-4 (ca. 1937)
Year
1937
Serial
Serial 93158 FON 490
Condition
Excellent
Case
Original Hard Shell
SKU
32568

Description

With strong projection and eclipsing crispiness, this oval hole Artist model shipped in 1937 per 93158 serial number, and is a worthy instrument for the discerning player or collector. The fully carved F style body is totally bound, with a straight grained spruce top w/ light sunburst, fancy rosette, maple back and sides with gorgeous two piece flamed stock on back; equipped with original engraved tailpiece cover, adjustable ebony bridge (previously lowered with patent stamp slightly obscured), missing pickguard; lots of cosmetic wear present, dings, scrapes, but no cracks present on body; replaced section of binding on bass side of neck behind 12th fret. The one piece neck has a newer ebony fingerboard w/ added radius and pointed extension and plays very evenly; later 1950s era Gibson tuners present; adjustable truss rod; minor repaired heel crack is stable and hard to notice. 1-3/16" wide nut, 14" scale length. Included in sale is original Red Line hard case (some exterior fading and wear but fully functional)