Epiphone F-5G Mandolin - Cremona Sunburst w/ Hard Case
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Epiphone F-5G Mandolin - Cremona Sunburst w/ Hard Case
Epiphone and Gibson Custom Collaborate on an Exceptional Mandolin
Orville Gibson invented the modern mandolin, and mandolins have been a part of Epiphone’s DNA since its earliest days. Company founder Anastasios Stathopoulo’s first (and only) patent, filed in 1909, was for a mandolin. Gibson Master Luthier Lloyd Loar designed the original F-5 mandolin in the early 1920s, and its eventual success even led to the creation of new musical genres, such as bluegrass. Now, Epiphone has collaborated with the Gibson Custom Shop on the new F-5G. Epiphone’s finest mandolin model to date, this exceptional Inspired by Gibson Custom instrument is a faithful recreation of the time-honored original. It features all solid wood construction with a figured maple back and sides and a solid Sitka spruce top. The figured maple neck has an ebony fretboard with a compound radius (10” at the nut, 12” at the end of the fretboard) and an F-style scroll headstock with vintage-style tuners with pearloid buttons. Ornate touches include the three-ply top binding, mother-of-pearl “The Epiphone” and flowerpot headstock inlays, and the rich Cremona Sunburst finish. Whether you’re playing rhythmic chops or lead lines, its tone is balanced, deep, and resonant, with great carrying power. A vintage-style rectangular hardshell case is also included.
Body Style
F-Style
Body Shape
Gibson F-Style
Body Material
Solid Figured Maple
Top
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back
Solid Figured Maple
Side
Solid Figured Maple
Binding
3-ply Top, Single Ply Fretboard; Ivory
Body Finish
Gloss Polyurethane
Profile
C-profile
Scale Length
350.0 mm / 13.779 in
Fingerboard Material
Ebony
Fingerboard Radius
Compound
Neck Material
Figured Maple
Fret Count
23
Frets
Narrow Medium
Nut Material
Bone
Nut Width
28.575 mm / 1.125 in
Inlays
Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint
Glued In, Dovetail Joint
Finish
Nickel
Bridge
Standard Adjustable and Compensated Mandolin, Ebony
Saddle Material
Ebony
Tailpiece
Modern Cast
Tuning Machines
Vintage F-style Inline with Pearloid Button
Pickguard
None
Truss Rod
Adjustable
Truss Rod Cover
Two-ply, Two-hole, Black
Strap Buttons
1 - At Tailpiece
Strings Gauge
.011, .015, .026, .040
Case / Instrument Weight
Vintage Rectangular-style Black Hardshell with Green Interior / 2 lbs. 5 oz. (instrument only)
Since 1979, we at Mom's Music have worked hard to make the Louisville, KY music scene something special. Now, we’re working hard to share what makes us great with the world. We take pride in our care and attention to detail regarding every instrument and musician that comes through the store, and every instrument we receive gets a thorough inspection and setup when it arrives in our shop and prior to shipment.
All orders placed will require a signature upon arrival. If a different arrangement is preferred, send us a message or give us a call.
