2001 Gibson Master ModelSold! Signed by Charlie Derrington June 29th 2001! Excellent older Master Model that has been played in! Its a bluegrasser, fingerboard extension professionaly removed and nice binding work!! It has a headstock scroll repair, not very noticeable from the front! A few scratches and dings, but you know, Gibson charges more for this stuff!!! A great sounding mandolin, Waverly tuners, Varnish finish and it chops!! OHSC
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1980 Gibson F-5L FernSold! Formally owned and used by Wayne Benson! Wayne recorded Third Tyme Out's, "Grandpa's Mandolin" with this one! Excellent sounding Gibson, re-graduated years ago by Bob Shue. Lots of playing wear, but lots of tone! $4500
Gibson F-5 Lloyd Loar CopySold! This mandolin was built in the late 70's or early 80's by well known Va. luthier Vern Bryant. Vern borrowed a 1924 Loar during the complete building of this mandolin, the result is a extremely close copy of the Loar. It has The Gibson inlay, as well as the tailpiece cover, this one even has Gibson labels with a Loar signature. Very Loar like woods were chosen, orginally built in Lacquer, which was common in the day it was built. A couple of years ago it was taken to Master Luthier Gail Hester, she completely refinished it in varnish as well as a complete setup. It is a very Loar like tone much like the Paganonis I have owned. Plays great, strong mandolin, comes in a handmade by John Paganoni Loar case! $4900
1988 Gibson F-5L {Fern}Sold! Excellent condition older F-5. Great sounding, all original F-5L, only a couple of weather checks keeps it from being Mint!! Signed by Steve Carlson, these are hard to find! $4800 Reduced--$4500
1998 Stiver F-5Sold! Lou Stiver has been building great mandolins for years, this one is a fine example! Beautiful choice of wood, finished in a leather brown gloss finish, flat board, Shaller tuners, very strong, loud and powerful! Recently set up has it playing its best, if your looking for a modern sounding big woody and woofy tone, this is it! Comes in the original rectangular HSC $3950 OBO
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1916 Gibson Style ASold! Nice vintage piece, crack free, all original except for adjustable bridge! Plays great, big Old Timey sound, I have had F -4's that did not sound this good! Missing pick guard, HSC, $1150 OBO
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New Sheppard F-5! #23Sold! It features an Adirondack Red Spruce Top, Curly Maple back (one piece), sides and neck. It has a custom hand cut Mother of Pearl signature "S" and Rose inlay! The width of the neck at the nut is 1 1/8". It has a lacquer finish with Gold "Grover" Tuners. The fret board on this mandolin has a 12" Radius. All the parts are tap tuned to assure that the finial result is a GREAT sounding mandolin. This mandolin has that DEEP, WOODY, "OPEN" tone and clear bell like highs that mandolin musicians look for! Comes with a New Bobelock Case! $4000 Price Reduced!! $3500
2008 Collings MFSold! Bought new not long ago, Mint condition, features upgraded Ivoriod top binding, clean and sweet! Collings build flawless great playing and sounding mandolins, my favorites are the MF and MT !!! Orginal shaped HSC $3200 OBO
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2001 Flatiron Festival FSold! Great condition, these are consistent great mandolins, nice chop, plenty of volume. Handmade by Gibson in Nashville, original shaped hardshell case! $2100
1998 Stelling S-5Sold! Built for Stelling by Ward Elliott, very strong bluegrass mandolin, radiused board, gold hardware, beautiful wood, this is a great sounding and playing mandolin, plenty of power and a killer chop, comes in a Deluxe Stelling case! $4700 OBO Reduced!! $3500
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Collings MF5Sold! Excellent condition, Radiused board, Maple back, sides, neck, Adirondack top, Gold Hardware, shows no playing wear, all orginal, very nice playing and sounding Collings with Original case. $5950 Reduced!! $5500
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2008 Weber Bitteroot F-5Sold! Spruce top, Maple back sides and neck, dark chocolate finish just like the old Flatirons from Montana! Its near new and sounds great, I have been playing it daily, its great!! Strung up with Thomastiks strings, original Weber case and all paperwork! $2000 Reduced!! $1650
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New Sheppard F-5! #24Sold! It features an Adirondack Red Spruce Top, Curly Maple back, sides and neck. It has a custom hand cut Mother of Pearl signature "S" and Rose inlay! The width of the neck at the nut is 1 1/8". It has a lacquer finish with Gold "Grover" Tuners. The fret board on this mandolin has a 12" Radius. All the parts are tap tuned to assure that the finial result is a GREAT sounding mandolin. This mandolin has that DEEP, WOODY, "OPEN" tone and clear bell like highs that mandolin musicians look for! comes with a New Bobelock Case! $3500 Reduced For Quick Sale! $2450 Free Shipping!
2007 Sim Daley A-5 #60Sold! I had this one custom built for me a couple of years ago. My specs were , Engleman top, Matte finish, slim neck, flat board. Sim builds a fine mandolin this is a fine example of his classic A. Lots of volume and punch!! Comes in an Alpine Gig Bag. $2600
2009 Ellis A-5 DeluxeSold! New, just in from Tom Ellis of Austin TX. I was not at all surprised by the amazing fit, finish and overall workmanship that came with this mandolin. I have played several Ellis and they are in my opinion second to none. I was however stunned by the sound that is already there, straight out of the box, it already sounds old, not tight at all, radiused board, Red Spruce top, one piece back, top notch mandolin from Tom Ellis !! I really think the A's from Tom are a great ideal ,and offers more affordability in a tough economy right now!! $4800
1999 Randy Wood F-5 Sold! Lots of unique upgrades on this one, Herringbone top trim, Virzi, R Wood banner with Fern inlay, radiused board, 1-3/16 nut, Varnish finish, Gold hardware, one of a kind from well know luthier from Savannah Ga. Very good sound, typical Loar with a Virzi tone enhancer, don't knock you down in the face but cuts across the room!! Good smooth clear chop, deep low end. Some play wear and pick scratches. $6200 Reduced*** $5400
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2001 Gibson Sam Bush Sold! Reissue of Sam's 1937 F-5. Block inlay, radiused board, this is one of the first that was built. Great sounding, deep tone, powerful chop, all original, factory speed neck. $5000
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Red Diamond F-5 #150 Sold!! Varnish finish, hide glue, Red Spruce top, highly flamed Maple back, sides and neck. Radiused fret board, plays easy, lots of tone and power. Shows a good amount of playing wear. It's been played by a pro-player since new. All the mandolin you will ever need! $7800
New Pomeroy F-5 Sold!! From Don and Josh Paine, of Glenwood Springs Colorado, very nice workmanship, Engleman top, curly maple back sides and neck, radiused board, 1-1/8 nut, sounds and plays great, this will drive the band or jam session. Comes in a Ivory Bobelock fiberglass case, suggested at $4400 my price $4000 ****Warranty by the builder
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2009 Gibson F-9 Sold!! Sunburst, Mint un-played condition, plays and sounds great! Signature Gibson sound! $2100
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2003 Gibson Varnish Fern Sold!! Dec. 3rd 2003, this is a formally artist owned mandolin. It features the same varnish finish as the Master Models, it is closely modeled after the 1925-1929 Fern Gibson's. Top notch mandolin, great response and crystal clear. Last list price on these were $15K! $7000
1993 Flatiron F-5 Sold!! This is one of my favorite models during the Montana circa of Flatirons. This one is labeled F-5, its not a Festival, Performer, or Artist, it differs from the rest of the Flatirons of this era by being Tone Bar braced, not X-braced which were more common. Its is a great playing and sounding mandolin! This one has a big voice, loud! Very good condition, in a great looking Chocolate finish. Highly flame back and sides, it shows very little wear. All original including the shaped HSC. $3800
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1989 Flatiron Artist ASold!! Great condition, top of the line A style from the Montana period. Gold hardware, nice curly maple back, X braced, loud and strong, signed by Weber.
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1989 Flatiron Artist ASold! Great condition!*It has just received a complete set up by Gibson!* Top of the line A style from the Montana period. Gold hardware, nice curly maple back, X braced, loud and strong, signed by Weber. $2000
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New Ellis A-5Sold! Our second "A" style from Tom, every bit as nice as our first. Beautiful one piece back, it has all the goods. Varnish, Radiused board, James Tail piece, Elite tuners, sound and tone!! Tom Ellis's work is second to none!!! $4800
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Buddy Davis F-5 # 97Sold! Davis has been the choice of Larry Stephenson for over 20 years! 100 year old Douglas fir top, radiused board, Schaller tuners, nicely flamed one piece back, scooped Fingerboard Extension. Good playing, excellent sounding, deep woody chop. Comes in a rectangular Bobelock with Hemostat and Hygrometer! $2500