{"product_id":"the-gibson-f-4-mandolin","title":"The Gibson F-4 Mandolin [PREOWNED]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGibson F-4 mandolin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of Gibson’s most iconic early mandolin models, introduced in the early 20th century and renowned for its carved spruce top, maple back and sides, and distinctive scroll-style F-hole design. It became particularly influential in the development of the modern bluegrass mandolin and remains highly regarded by players and collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis instrument has been carefully inspected, professionally set up, and thoroughly tested by our in-house technician.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt in 1910-1920 (estimated)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo label inside or serial number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 String Mandolin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Hardcase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Rosewood bridge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Machine heads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Tailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFret Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★★★☆☆ (Good)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Noticeable wear with slight flattening and\/or light pitting. Still plays cleanly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody \u0026amp; Neck Cosmetic Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★★★☆☆ (Good)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Moderate playwear. Visible dings, dents, or scratches, but purely cosmetic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition Rating (Morleys Music Standard)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt Morleys Music, we rate used gear using a ★ star system based on overall condition, with ★★★★★ representing the highest standard of pre-owned condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65663991349597,"sku":null,"price":1899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/5640\/8157\/files\/TheGibsonF4-11.jpg?v=1787484551","url":"https:\/\/morleysmusic.co.uk\/products\/the-gibson-f-4-mandolin","provider":"Morley's Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}