The Industry Standard for Professional Quality Mandolins

The F-5G is a Modern Collection version of Gibson’s iconic F-5 design. Tuned to the needs of modern mandolin players, its player-friendly specs include an unbound ebony fingerboard, a 14-degree fingerboard radius, no pickguard, and a short fingerboard extension. The neck and body are made from figured red maple and are coupled with a carved Sitka spruce top. The F-5G features refreshed specifications, contours, and construction for optimal acoustic response. 

SPECIFICATIONS

NECK


Profile : Wide Neck
Scale Length : 353.06 mm / 13.9 in
Fingerboard Material : Ebony
Fingerboard Radius : 355.6 mm / 14 in
Fret Count : 20
Frets : Medium
Nut Material : Mother of Pearl
Nut Width : 30.1625 mm / 1.187 in
Inlays : Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint : Glued In, Set Neck


BODY


Body Style : F-Style
Body Shape : F-5G Mandolin
Body Material : 2-piece Quarter Sawn Figured Red Maple
Top : Carved Sitka Spruce
Back : 2-piece Quarter Sawn Figured Red Maple
Side : Flat Sawn Figured Red Maple
Binding : Celluloid Nitrate; Multi-ply Top
Body Finish : Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer


HARDWARE


Finish : Nickel
Bridge : Ebony
Tailpiece : Nickel-plated Tailpiece Cover, Engraved with "The Gibson"
Tuning Machines : Grover
Pickguard : None
Truss Rod Cover : Bell-shaped, Black
Strap Buttons : End Pin - Ivoroid with Black Dot


MISCELLANEOUS


Strings Gauge : .011, .016, .026, .040
Case : Hardshell Case