May 2
Gibson announces Limited Edition Victorian F5 Mandolin
Gibson has announced a new “Period Inspired Limited Gibson Victorian F5 Mandolin” that will be limited to a run of 15 instruments. It will be available beginning in May.
The Victorian F5 Mandolin was designed using the best appointments and attributes of the F5 and F4 models.
The “Victorian” has a 1 piece figured Maple back, as well as figured Maple on the sides and neck, a Red Spruce top, Ivroid bound f-holes, top, back, neck and headstock and Hide Glue Construction is used throughout.
Each Gibson Victorian F5 Mandolin is finished in a Traditional Victorian F model Black top / Red Burst Back with an Aged Oil Varnish / French Polish overcoat. Other appointments include Nickel Waverly Tuners, 2 foot adjustable ebony bridge and a Victorian style elevated Tortoisoid Pickguard. More information on the Victorian F5 can be found on Gibson’s site.
The Gibson Victorian mandolin has each of the time-proven features that the most discerning mandolin players demand of their instruments while combining the beloved details of both the F4 and F5 mandolins. The Victorian mandolin is constructed of figured maple back, sides and neck, and a red spruce top with f-holes-all held together with hot hide glue. As a special touch for this mandolin, all of these instruments are made with a one-piece figured maple back, stunningly accentuated in an early teens Victorian Era Red Sunburst finish. Additionally, the peghead face will feature a Gibson “double flower pot” inlay, used for the first time since the pre-truss rod era ended. The beautifully figured F5-length neck is topped by an ebony fingerboard with a subtle radius that finishes over the body with an F4-style fingerboard end. Other features include a period correct “black-face” top, F4-style pickguard and side clamp, and nickel-plated Waverly “arrow-point” tuners with ivoroid buttons. The fingerboard, body, and f-holes are also gracefully adorned with ivoroid binding. In keeping with the patina of those original models, the Victorian mandolin comes with an aged varnish finish and the same soul-stirring tone. The Gibson Limited Victorian F5 mandolin is the result of a decade of innovation and craftmanship, and can only be owned by 15 fortunate players. Look for a Victorian mandolin at a dealer near you this May. Each instrument will come complete with a hardshell case and an accompanying Certificate of Authenticity. Gibson.com
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