The Industry Standard for Professional Quality Mandolins
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
The F-5G is a Modern Collection version of Gibson’s iconic F-5 design. Tuned to the needs of modern mandolin players, its player-friendly specs include an unbound ebony fingerboard, a 14-degree fingerboard radius, no pickguard, and a short fingerboard extension. The neck and body are made from figured red maple and are coupled with a carved Sitka spruce top. The F-5G features refreshed specifications, contours, and construction for optimal acoustic response. Finished in Dark Burst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, a hardshell case is included.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 2-piece Quarter Sawn Figured Red Maple
Binding Celluloid Nitrate; Multi-ply Top
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material 2-piece Quarter Sawn Figured Red Maple
Body Shape F-Style Mandolin
Body Styles F-Style
Side Flat Sawn Figured Red Maple
Top Carved Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 355.6mm / 14.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Medium
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Figured Red Maple
Nut Material Mother of Pearl
Nut Width 30.16mm / 1.19in
Profile Wide Neck
Scale Length 353.06mm / 13.9in
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Ebony
finish Nickel
Pickguard None
Strap Buttons End Pin - Ivoroid with Black Dot
Tailpiece Nickel-plated Tailpiece Cover, Engraved with Gibson
Truss Rod Cover Bell-shaped, Black
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell Case
Model: F5GDBNH1
Headstock Historic Scroll
Headstock Inlay The Gibson Logo and Flowerpot in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .011, .016, .026, .040
Gibson Custom F-5G, Dark Burst
Gibson Custom F-5G, Dark Burst
Free & Fast Shipping
Free & Fast Shipping
Orders placed by noon CST Monday-Friday (excluding holidays) will ship the same day. Orders placed after this cutoff will ship the next business day. All orders over $100 receive free ground shipping within the United States.
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Warranty
Shop and play with confidence knowing that your instrument is protected by our limited lifetime warranty. Learn more about warranties and exclusions here .
Case Included
Case Included
Your instrument ships with a factory-supplied hard- or soft-shell case for safe storage and transportation. Please refer to the product specifications for details.
Setup Included
Setup Included
Our craftory-trained technicians perform a final thorough inspection and detailed setup moments before your instrument is packed and shipped to you.
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
Three Free Months of the Gibson App
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The Industry Standard for Professional Quality Mandolins
Gibson Custom Shop is the pinnacle of craftsmanship, quality, and sound excellence. Each instrument celebrates Gibson's legacy through accuracy, authenticity, and attention to detail.
The F-5G is a Modern Collection version of Gibson’s iconic F-5 design. Tuned to the needs of modern mandolin players, its player-friendly specs include an unbound ebony fingerboard, a 14-degree fingerboard radius, no pickguard, and a short fingerboard extension. The neck and body are made from figured red maple and are coupled with a carved Sitka spruce top. The F-5G features refreshed specifications, contours, and construction for optimal acoustic response. Finished in Dark Burst gloss nitrocellulose lacquer, a hardshell case is included.
Guitar Specifications
Body Specs
Body Specs
Back 2-piece Quarter Sawn Figured Red Maple
Binding Celluloid Nitrate; Multi-ply Top
Body Finish Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Material 2-piece Quarter Sawn Figured Red Maple
Body Shape F-Style Mandolin
Body Styles F-Style
Side Flat Sawn Figured Red Maple
Top Carved Sitka Spruce
Neck Specs
Neck Specs
Fingerboard Material Ebony
Fingerboard Radius 355.6mm / 14.0in
Fret Count 20
Frets Medium
Inlays Mother of Pearl Dot
Joint Glued In, Set Neck
Neck Material Figured Red Maple
Nut Material Mother of Pearl
Nut Width 30.16mm / 1.19in
Profile Wide Neck
Scale Length 353.06mm / 13.9in
Hardware Specs
Hardware Specs
Bridge Ebony
finish Nickel
Pickguard None
Strap Buttons End Pin - Ivoroid with Black Dot
Tailpiece Nickel-plated Tailpiece Cover, Engraved with Gibson
Truss Rod Cover Bell-shaped, Black
Tuner Plating Nickel
Tuning Machines Grover
Misc Specs
Misc Specs
Case Hardshell Case
Model: F5GDBNH1
Headstock Historic Scroll
Headstock Inlay The Gibson Logo and Flowerpot in Mother of Pearl
Strings Gauge .011, .016, .026, .040
