Gibson F-5 Master Model 1977, Sunburst

This 1977 Gibson F-5 Master Model carries the classic carved-top mandolin design in a warm Sunburst finish, with the ornate styling and elevated appointments associated with Gibson’s Master Model line. The spruce top and figured maple back and sides are paired with an ebony fingerboard, while the F-5’s carved construction gives the instrument a lively, immediate response. A recent refret makes for a fresh playing surface and adds to its appeal as a working instrument. For players looking for a later-production F-5 with traditional Gibson construction and plenty of visual character, this is a compelling example.