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Ricky Skaggs Limited Edition Distressed Master Model


Gibson Originals is proud to present the Ricky Skaggs Limited Edition Distressed Master Model mandolin. The result of over a year of close development with the legendary musician, this signature model mandolin is closely based on Ricky’s 1923 Lloyd Loar F-5—an instrument revered for its tone and playability. The light Cremona Sunburst finish gracefully accents the premium, red spruce top and maple back and sides. With a tap-tuned top for crisp chops and articulate lines, exquisite binding and headstock inlay, and a comfortable “speedneck” profile—an exact replica of Ricky’s F-5—the Ricky Skaggs Distressed Master Model represents the finest in quality and craftsmanship.

The Ricky Scaggs Distressed F-5 mandolin has a spruce top, flame maple back and sides, and ebony fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays. Classic appointments include a flowerpot headstock inlay, silver-plated, hand-engraved hardware, and a vintage reproduction bridge. The hand-rubbed, ultra-thin Cremona Sunburst finish is carefully aged by the skilled luthiers at the Gibson OAI division in Nashville.

Each mandolin in this limited 30-instrument run comes with a certificate of authenticity, and is personally inspected by Ricky to insure it meets his rigorous standards for tone, playability, and appearance.

Visit Ricky's Official site at www.rickyskaggs.com


Specifications
Body Top: Red Spruce
Back: Figured Maple
Rim: Figured Maple
Soundhole: Unbound F-holes
Bracing: Tone Bars
Top Binding: Ivroid/Black/Ivroid
Back Binding: Ivroid/Black/Ivroid
Neck Species: Figured Maple
Profile: Rounded V
Neck Joint: Compound Dovetail
Neck Joint Location: 15th fret
Peghead Inlay: Flower Pot (Distressed)
Peghead Binding: Ivroid/Black/Ivroid
Truss Rod: Single Action
Truss Rod Cover: Gibson Bell Shaped™
Fingerboard Species: Ebony
Scale Length: 13 29/32"
Number of Frets: 29
Radius: N/A
Inlay: Pearl Dots
Binding: Ivroid/Black/Ivroid
Fingerboard Extension: Yes
Nut: Mammoth Ivory
Nut Width: 1 1/16"
Hardware Bridge: Master Model Adjustable/Ebony (Patent # Included)
Tailpiece/Cover: Silver
Tuning Keys: Silver Waverly's
Pickguard: Bound Tortoisoid
Finish Color: Cremona
Overcoat: French Polished Varnish
Other Strings: Gibson Bill Monroe Medium Gauge
Case: Loar Era Reproduction Hardshell
Special Note: Hide Glue Construction/Artisan Applied Aging Process

Thin "Speed-neck" Per Ricky's Specs

Tone-Gard™

Small Dog Case Cover Stiched With Model Name


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