Gibson
Model A-5L
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The A-5L is modeled after a one-of-a-kind instrument made by Lloyd Loar,
the Gibson acoustic engineer who designed the F-5. The A-5L brings all
the features of an F-5, including the extended neck, to an A-style body
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spruce top
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maple back and sides
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tone bar bracing
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extended fingerboard w/dot inlay
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triple bound top/back/fingerboard/headstock
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Fleur de Lis headstock inlay
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gold hardware
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sunburst finish
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shaped hardshell case
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Gibson
Model F-5G
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The F-5G offers the discriminating mandolinist all the quality of an
F-5L ie. top grade materials, classic design and impeccable craftsmaship
with less ornamentation for a more affordable price.
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spruce top
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maple back & sides
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tone bar bracing
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extended ebony fingerboard w/dot inlay
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single bound body on top only
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'Flowerpot' headstock inlay
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nickel hardware
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dark burst top, dark stained bk/sds/nk
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shaped hardshell case
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Gibson
Model F-5L
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The F-5L, introduced in 1978, marked the beginning of a return to the
specifications of Lloyd Loar's original F-5 Master Model mondolins of the
1922-24. Today's F-5 sets the standard by which all other mandolins are
judged.
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spruce top
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maple back and sides
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tone bar bracing
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extended fingerboard w/dot inlay
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triple bound top/back/neck and head
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'Fern' peghead inlay
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gold hardware
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sunburst lacquer finish
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square hardshell case
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