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Key Features
- Exceptional all solid wood construction ensures a resonant and balanced tone
- Figured maple back and sides with a solid Sitka spruce top enhance sound quality
- Compound radius ebony fretboard offers superior playability and comfort
- Vintage-style tuners with pearloid buttons provide precise and stable tuning
Epiphone F-5G Inspired by Gibson, Cremona Sunburst Overview
The Epiphone F-5G Inspired by Gibson is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and tradition. Featuring all solid wood construction, this mandolin boasts a solid Sitka spruce top and solid figured maple back and sides, delivering a resonant and balanced tone. The figured maple neck, combined with an ebony fretboard that has a compound radius, ensures superior playability and comfort for musicians of all levels. The Cremona Sunburst finish, along with mother-of-pearl inlays and vintage-style tuners with pearloid buttons, adds a touch of elegance and vintage charm to this exceptional instrument.
Attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the F-5G, from its adjustable ebony bridge for fine intonation adjustments to the luxurious 3-ply top binding and single-ply fretboard binding. The modern cast tailpiece and bone nut enhance the overall sound quality and durability. The instrument comes complete with a vintage-style rectangular hardshell case, ensuring your mandolin is protected in style. The Epiphone F-5G Inspired by Gibson is truly a standout choice for any mandolin enthusiast seeking a blend of historical design and modern enhancements.
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View Full DescriptionExceptional construction
The Epiphone F-5G Inspired by Gibson features all solid wood construction, showcasing a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid figured maple back and sides. This combination not only enhances the instrument's visual appeal with intricate grain patterns but also significantly contributes to its crisp, resonant, and balanced tone. The use of high-quality, solid woods ensures longevity and consistent performance, making this mandolin a reliable choice for serious musicians.
Superior playability
The figured maple neck of the Epiphone F-5G, combined with an ebony fretboard featuring a compound radius, offers superior playability and comfort. The compound radius, transitioning from 10” at the nut to 12” at the end of the fretboard, facilitates smooth and effortless playing across the entire neck. This design consideration ensures that both rhythm and lead players can enjoy a comfortable and responsive playing experience.
Elegant vintage aesthetics
The Cremona Sunburst finish and ornate mother-of-pearl inlays, including "The Epiphone" logo and a traditional flowerpot design, give the F-5G an elegant and vintage aesthetic. The luxurious 3-ply top binding and single-ply fretboard binding in ivory further enhance its visual appeal. These decorative details not only make the mandolin visually striking but also reflect its historical significance and craftsmanship.
Precision tuning and protection
The Epiphone F-5G is equipped with vintage-style tuners featuring pearloid buttons, ensuring precise and stable tuning. The adjustable ebony bridge allows for fine intonation adjustments, enhancing the overall sound quality. Additionally, the mandolin comes with a vintage-style rectangular hardshell case, providing excellent protection and a stylish way to transport the instrument. These features ensure that the F-5G is not only beautiful but also practical for everyday use.
Specifications
- Product Name: Epiphone F-5G Inspired by Gibson
- Product Code: EIGCMF5GCRBNH1
Body
- Body Style: F-Style
- Body Shape: Gibson F-Style
- Body Material: Solid Figured Maple
- Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back: Solid Figured Maple
- Side: Solid Figured Maple
- Binding: 3-ply Top, Single Ply Fretboard; Ivory
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Material: Figured Maple
- Neck Profile: C-profile
- Scale Length: 350.0 mm / 13.779 in
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: Compound
- Fret Count: 23
- Frets: Narrow Medium
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 28.575 mm / 1.125 in
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
- Joint: Glued In, Dovetail
Hardware
- Bridge: Standard Adjustable and Compensated Mandolin, Ebony
- Saddle Material: Ebony
- Tailpiece: Modern Cast
- Tuning Machines: Vintage F-style Inline with Pearloid Button
- Pickguard: None
- Truss Rod: Adjustable
- Truss Rod Cover: Two-ply, Two-hole, Black
- Strap Buttons: 1 - At Tailpiece
- Strings Gauge: .011, .015, .026, .040
- Case: Vintage Rectangular-style Black Hardshell with Green Interior
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