1951 Gibson F-12
The Gibson F-12 model mandolin first appeared in 1934. Just under the top-of-the-line F-5, it had fancy appointments and a short neck. There were very few pre-war F-12s and production ceased by 1936. When Gibson reintroduced the F-12 in 1949, it was structurally identical to the F-5 with one important exception — the fingerboard was attached to the body, which hampered the tone and volume. In 1951 Gibson corrected this “mistake” with an elevated fingerboard on the F-5 length neck. This F-12 is one of the first made with the elevated board, which gives it a lively, punchy sound. Aside from a professionally executed common headstock curlicue repair, It is in great original condition with all original hardware.
With original shaped case.
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